Reagent testing kits: Difference between revisions

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Although very few substances are effective at dosages that allow the use of paper blotters, [[LSD]] is not the only one: It's essential to test for its presence to avoid substances of the [[Nbome|NBOMe]] class. Additionally, it's becoming increasingly important to test for possible [[Fentanyl]] contamination, since this substance is effective at dosages that make it possible to put very high quantities on a single blotter.

NOTE: Reagents can only determine the presence, not the quantity or purity, of a particular substance. Dark color reactions will tend to override reactions to other substances also in the pill. A positive or negative reaction for a substance does not indicate that a drug is safe. No drug use is 100% safe. Make good decisions.

'''NOTE:''' Reagents can only determine the presence, not the quantity or purity, of a particular substance. Dark color reactions will tend to override reactions to other substances also in the pill. A positive or negative reaction for a substance does not indicate that a drug is safe. No drug use is 100% safe. Make good decisions.

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*'''Drug checking reagents'''

*'''Ceramic spot plate''', or other ceramic surface like a '''coffee mug'''

*'''Scraper''' for pills

*'''Scraper''' for pills, or '''scissors/knife''' for paper blotters

*'''Micro lab ~~spatuala~~/scoop'''

*'''Micro lab spatula/scoop'''

*'''Latex gloves''' for protection

*'''Caustic soda''' to neutralize accidental spills

*Image/video recording device for easy review ~~after~~.

*Image/video recording device for easy review afterwards.

==How to use reagents==

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 (or cut a tiny piece, if handling a blotter) onto a large, white ceramic plate. Use just enough powder to see on the plate.

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 Although very few substances are effective at dosages that allow the use of paper blotters, [[LSD]] is not the only one: It's essential to test for its presence to avoid substances of the [[Nbome|NBOMe]] class. Additionally, it's becoming increasingly important to test for possible [[Fentanyl]] contamination, since this substance is effective at dosages that make it possible to put very high quantities on a single blotter.
-NOTE: Reagents can only determine the presence, not the quantity or purity, of a particular substance. Dark color reactions will tend to override reactions to other substances also in the pill. A positive or negative reaction for a substance does not indicate that a drug is safe. No drug use is 100% safe. Make good decisions.
+'''NOTE:''' Reagents can only determine the presence, not the quantity or purity, of a particular substance. Dark color reactions will tend to override reactions to other substances also in the pill. A positive or negative reaction for a substance does not indicate that a drug is safe. No drug use is 100% safe. Make good decisions.
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 *'''Drug checking reagents'''
 *'''Ceramic spot plate''', or other ceramic surface like a '''coffee mug'''
-*'''Scraper''' for pills
+*'''Scraper''' for pills, or '''scissors/knife''' for paper blotters
-*'''Micro lab spatuala/scoop'''
+*'''Micro lab spatula/scoop'''
 *'''Latex gloves''' for protection
 *'''Caustic soda''' to neutralize accidental spills
-*Image/video recording device for easy review after.
+*Image/video recording device for easy review afterwards.
 ==How to use reagents==
-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 (or cut a tiny piece, if handling a blotter) onto a large, white ceramic plate. Use just enough powder to see on the plate.