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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. | 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 | '''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 wise decisions and take responsibility for your health and well-being; no one else can. | ||
==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''' | ||
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==How to use reagents== | ==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. | ||
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*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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*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 | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Tutorial index]] | ||
==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)] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Responsible drug use]] | [[Category:Responsible drug use]] | ||
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