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==Materials== | ==Materials== | ||
*'''Drug checking reagents''' | *'''Drug checking reagents''' | ||
*'''Ceramic spot plate''', or other ceramic surface like a '''coffee mug''' | *'''Ceramic spot plate''', or other ceramic surface like a '''coffee mug''' | ||
*'''Scraper''' for pills | *'''Scraper''' for pills | ||
*'''Micro lab spatuala/scoop''' | *'''Micro lab spatuala/scoop''' | ||
*'''Latex gloves''' for protection | *'''Latex gloves''' for protection | ||
*'''Caustic soda''' to neutralize accidental spills | *'''Caustic soda''' to neutralize accidental spills | ||
* Image/video recording device for easy review after. | *Image/video recording device for easy review after. | ||
==How to use reagents== | ==How to use reagents== | ||
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IMPORTANT: Never have more than one reagent bottle open at a time. If you mix up the caps and put the wrong cap on the wrong reagent bottle, this may cross-contaminate the reagents and ruin them. Be sure to perform the tests in a well-lit location. Be careful when using the reagents, as they contain chemicals that can damage skin (we recommend wearing latex gloves). Keep the solutions far from your eyes and mouth. Also, make sure to clean up completely after each test. | IMPORTANT: Never have more than one reagent bottle open at a time. If you mix up the caps and put the wrong cap on the wrong reagent bottle, this may cross-contaminate the reagents and ruin them. Be sure to perform the tests in a well-lit location. Be careful when using the reagents, as they contain chemicals that can damage skin (we recommend wearing latex gloves). Keep the solutions far from your eyes and mouth. Also, make sure to clean up completely after each test. | ||
* Scrape a tiny bit of your pill or powder onto a large, white ceramic plate. Use just enough powder to see on the plate. | *Scrape a tiny bit of your pill or powder onto a large, white ceramic plate. Use just enough powder to see on the plate. | ||
* Take the reagent bottle out of the plastic safety container. Remove the cap and turn the bottle upside-down a couple inches over the powder. • Squeeze one drop out of the bottle onto the powder. Be careful to not let the dropper bottle touch your powder or you will contaminate and ruin the rest of the reagent. Replace the cap. | *Take the reagent bottle out of the plastic safety container. Remove the cap and turn the bottle upside-down a couple inches over the powder. • Squeeze one drop out of the bottle onto the powder. Be careful to not let the dropper bottle touch your powder or you will contaminate and ruin the rest of the reagent. Replace the cap. | ||
* Observe the color change right away. Optionally you can film the reaction with your phone or a camera for future reference. Use the corresponding columns of the color chart included with your kit to evaluate your test. | *Observe the color change right away. Optionally you can film the reaction with your phone or a camera for future reference. Use the corresponding columns of the color chart included with your kit to evaluate your test. | ||
* If the reagent either does not change any color during the first 30 seconds or if it produces some other color-change sequence, then the pill definitely does not contain any of the above substances. It may also be highly adulterated with one or more unknown substances. You can use other reagents on new samples to look for the presence of other substances. Wash the testing surfaces with soap and water as soon as possible. | *If the reagent either does not change any color during the first 30 seconds or if it produces some other color-change sequence, then the pill definitely does not contain any of the above substances. It may also be highly adulterated with one or more unknown substances. You can use other reagents on new samples to look for the presence of other substances. Wash the testing surfaces with soap and water as soon as possible. | ||
==Known reagents== | ==Known reagents== | ||
*'''Ehrlich s''' is used a simple spot test to identify possible psychoactive compounds such as tryptamines (e.g. DMT) and ergoloids (e.g. LSD). | *'''Ehrlich s''' is used a simple spot test to identify possible psychoactive compounds such as tryptamines (e.g. DMT) and ergoloids (e.g. LSD). | ||
*'''Folin s''' is a chemical reagent used as a derivatizing agent to measure levels of amines and amino acids. | *'''Folin s''' is a chemical reagent used as a derivatizing agent to measure levels of amines and amino acids. | ||
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*'''Scott test (Cobalt(II) thiocyanate)_thiocyanate)''' is a screening test for the presence of cocaine. | *'''Scott test (Cobalt(II) thiocyanate)_thiocyanate)''' is a screening test for the presence of cocaine. | ||
*'''Simon's A & B''' | *'''Simon's A & B''' | ||
*'''Zimermann''' | *'''Zimermann''' | ||
==Storage== | ==Storage== | ||
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 | ||
*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 | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Preparation]] | *[[Preparation]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[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://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)] | ||
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/color-spectrum Test results sorted by color (Reddit)] | *[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/color-spectrum Test results sorted by color (Reddit)] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Responsible drug use]] | [[Category:Responsible drug use]] | ||
{{Responsible use2}} | {{Responsible use2}} | ||