Acid-base DXM extraction: Difference between revisions

>Brettmaul
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===='''Materials'''====
===='''Materials'''====
*DXM containing cough syrup. Cough syrup containing Dextromethorphan HBr ONLY is ideal. Syrups that also contain Guaifensin are acceptable. Do NOT use any syrups containing any other active ingredients, such as acetaminophen.
*'''DXM containing cough syrup.''' Cough syrup containing Dextromethorphan HBr ONLY is ideal. Syrups that also contain Guaifensin are acceptable. Do NOT use any syrups containing any other active ingredients, such as acetaminophen. Products marketed as "Dry cough relief" are your best bet, but ALWAYS CHECK INGREDIENTS.
*Ammonia (clear, unscented)
*'''Ammonia (clear, unscented, non-sudsy).''' Usually found at large grocery chains in the kitchen/bathroom area.
*Naptha or Lighter Fluid
*'''Naptha or Lighter Fluid (Fluid should evaporate leaving no residue when placed on a mirror).''' Hardware store, smoke shops
*Citric Acid or Lemon Juice
*'''Citric Acid or Lemon Juice'''
*'''Large freezer bags''' (We will hang these up with our Syrup/Naphtha and Naphtha/Lemon Juice mixtures inside, to allow separation.
*'''2 litre, threaded cap container, such as a soft drink bottle'''. May be plastic or glass.
*Glass container for boiling Agent Lemon (Acidity of lemon juice will dissolve metal/teflon into your mixture!)
 
===='''Equipment'''====
===='''Equipment'''====
*Gallon sized unpleated zipper-seal bags
*Gallon sized unpleated zipper-seal bags