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'''Reagent testing kits''' is a drug testing method that uses chemical solutions that change in color when applied to a chemical compound. They can help determine what chemical might be present in a given sample. In many cases they do not rule out the possibility of another similar compound being present in addition to or instead of the one suspected.
'''Reagent testing kits''' is a drug testing method that uses chemical solutions that change in color when applied to a chemical compound. They can help determine what chemical might be present in a given sample. In many cases they do not rule out the possibility of another similar compound being present in addition to or instead of the one suspected.
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|Cannabis
|Cannabis
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|Ehrlich (contains p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB))
|Ehrlich
|Indoles
|Indoles
|Tryptophan, tryptamines (e.g. DMT, [[psilocybin mushrooms]]), ergoloids (e.g. LSD)
|Tryptophan, tryptamines (e.g. DMT, [[psilocybin mushrooms]]), ergoloids (e.g. LSD)
|Tryptophan occurs in natural opium
|Tryptophan occurs in natural opium
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|Eldrich (contains p-DMAB-TS)<ref name="Safer Nightlife"> Guidelines for Drug Checking Methodology | http://newip.safernightlife.org/pdfs/digital_library/Guidelines%20for%20Drug%20Checking%20Methodology.pdf/</ref>
|Hofmann reagent
|Indoles
|Indoles
|Indolamines (LSD, DMT, foxy, 4-Aco-DMT, etc.) and for some
|Indolamines (LSD, DMT, 4-Aco-DMT, etc.) and for some
phenethylamines (2-CTX, 2CE, DOM, etc.).
phenethylamines (2-CTX, 2CE, DOM, etc.).
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|Used for distinguishing LSD analogues from each other, and for distinguishing DMT analogues from each other.
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|Folin A & B
|Folin A & B
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|Heroin and other opiates (opium etc), LSD, Research Chemicals etc.
|Heroin and other opiates (opium etc), LSD, Research Chemicals etc.
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|Nessler's reagent (Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II))
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|Ammonia
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|Robadope
|Robadope
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Reagents are primarily sulfuric acid with other potentially dangerous chemicals, and are strong enough to burn skin and clothing. Keep out of eyes and mouth. Wear latex gloves when handling the bottle and cap. If you get some on you, then wash quickly with soap and water. Wash testing surfaces with soap and water as well. Dispose of any unwanted reagent down the sink with running water and baking soda. Store all testing kits in a cold, dark place such as a refrigerator between uses.
Reagents are primarily sulfuric acid with other potentially dangerous chemicals, and are strong enough to burn skin and clothing. Keep out of eyes and mouth. Wear latex gloves when handling the bottle and cap. If you get some on you, then wash quickly with soap and water. Wash testing surfaces with soap and water as well. Dispose of any unwanted reagent down the sink with running water and baking soda. Store all testing kits in a cold, dark place such as a refrigerator between uses.


*Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat
*Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat to extend the shelf life
*Store upright to avoid leaks
*Keep in a safe place away from children
*Keep in a safe place away from children
*Read information about expiry date, since many reagents tend to lose efficacy over time
*Read information about expiry date, since many reagents tend to lose efficacy over time
*It's possible to store reagents in the freezer for a longer shelf life. Note that before use the reagent needs to be at room temperature. Do not open the reagent before it has reached room temperature or water from the air will condense water into the reagent. Liebermann reagent cannot be stored in the freezer only in the fridge.
*It's possible to store reagents in the fridge or freezer for a longer shelf life. Note that before use the reagent needs to be at room temperature. Do not open the reagent before it has reached room temperature or humidity from the air will condense water into the reagent. Liebermann reagent cannot be stored in the freezer only in the fridge.


==Test kit expiration test==
==Test kit expiration test==
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!Mandelin
!Mandelin
!Folin
!Folin
!Erlich
!Ehrlich
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|before testing
|before testing
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| style="background:#fc3; color:black" |traffic yellow
| style="background:#fc3; color:black" |traffic yellow
|colorless
|colorless
| clear > light yellow
|clear > light yellow
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|Aspirin
|Aspirin
| style="{{linear-gradient|left|#feccff, #c51236}}; color:black" |pink > deep red
| style="{{linear-gradient|left|#feccff, #c51236}}; color:black" |pink > deep red (slow)
|no color change
|no color change
| style="background:#000; color:white" |Dark grey-green
| style="background:#000; color:white" |Dark grey-green
|no color change
|no color change
| unknown
|unknown
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|Caffeine
|Caffeine
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| style="background:#A52A2A; color:white" |brown
| style="background:#A52A2A; color:white" |brown
|unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
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|Codeine
|Codeine
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| style="background:#FFE4B5; color:black" |faint orange
| style="background:#FFE4B5; color:black" |faint orange
|unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
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|Ibuprofen
|Ibuprofen
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| style="background:#7B3F00; color:white" |dark brown
| style="background:#7B3F00; color:white" |dark brown
|unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
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|Paracetamol
|Paracetamol
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|no color change
|no color change
| style="background:#808000; color:white" |moderate olive
| style="background:#808000; color:white" |moderate olive
| unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
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|Salt (Sodium Chloride)
|Salt (Sodium Chloride)
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| style="background:#FF7F00; color:black" |strong orange
| style="background:#FF7F00; color:black" |strong orange
|unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
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|Sugar
|Sugar
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| style="background:#A0522D ; color:white" |slow brown
| style="background:#A0522D ; color:white" |slow brown
|no color change
|no color change
| unknown
|unknown
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|Vitamine C
|Vitamine C
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| style="background:#B0E0E6; color:black" |pale blue
| style="background:#B0E0E6; color:black" |pale blue
|no color change
|no color change
| unknown
|unknown
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|Melatonin
|Melatonin
| unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
| unknown
|unknown
| Pink > Purple
|Pink > Purple
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!MXE  
!MXE
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|Pink (slow)
|Pink (slow)
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Erlich Reagent forms a bright yellow color and indicates the possible presence of procaine or benzocaine. <ref>AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT FORENSIC CHEMISTRY SECTION (Controlled Substances)TECHNICAL MANUAL | https://web.archive.org/web/20150201111444/http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Police/DC_Technical_Manual_100114.pdf</ref>
Ehrlich Reagent forms a bright yellow color and indicates the possible presence of procaine or benzocaine. <ref>AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT FORENSIC CHEMISTRY SECTION (Controlled Substances)TECHNICAL MANUAL | https://web.archive.org/web/20150201111444/http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Police/DC_Technical_Manual_100114.pdf</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reagent_testing_color_charts List of reagent testing color charts (Wikipedia)]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reagent_testing_color_charts List of reagent testing color charts (Wikipedia)]
*[https://erowid.org/psychoactives/testing/testing_field_article1.pdf Color Test Reagents/Kits for Preliminary Identification of Drugs of Abuse (Erowid)]
*[https://erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_faq_testing_kits.shtml Ecstasy Testing Kit FAQ (Erowid)]
*[https://erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_faq_testing_kits.shtml Ecstasy Testing Kit FAQ (Erowid)]
*[https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Colorimetric_reagent_results Colorimetric reagent results (DMT-Nexus Wiki)]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/how_to_reagent_test/ How to Reagent Test guide (Reddit)]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/how_to_reagent_test/ How to Reagent Test guide (Reddit)]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/nps Test results for all drugs & substances (Reddit)]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/nps Test results for all drugs & substances (Reddit)]
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