Volumetric liquid dosing: Difference between revisions

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*'''Liquid measurement device''', such as a '''syringe''' (can be an oral syringe or one with a needle), '''graduated cylinder, eyedropper, measuring pipette, or measuring cups''' (teaspoon, tablespoon, etc.)

*'''[[Dosage#Milligram scales|Milligram scale]]'''

*'''Sealed storage bottle or container''' - ~~note~~: the solution may degrade with exposure to light. There are dark colored 15ml bottles [https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Glass-Bottles-Eye-Droppers/dp/B00SS1SNOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484789688&sr=8-1&keywords=15+ml+bottle+with+dropper] that minimize exposure ~~to light~~.

*'''Sealed storage bottle or container''' - Note: the solution may degrade with exposure to light. There are dark colored 15ml bottles [https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Glass-Bottles-Eye-Droppers/dp/B00SS1SNOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484789688&sr=8-1&keywords=15+ml+bottle+with+dropper] that minimize this exposure.

*'''Paper, tape, and a writing utensil''' to label the bottle

==Solvent==

Certain psychoactive substances (particularly benzodiazepines) are practically insoluble in water, but will dissolve at various concentrations in other easy-to-acquire solvents, such as alcohol, [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Propylene+glycol propylene glycol], or [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=glycerine&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aglycerine glycerine]. However, even when added to the correct solvent type the solution may need a mild hot water bath or agitation to get a homogeneous solution. The substance may precipitate out of the solution and the process of light heat/agitation may need to repeated again. Always check your solutions for precipitates before using it.

Certain psychoactive substances (particularly benzodiazepines) are practically insoluble in water, but will dissolve at various concentrations in other easy-to-acquire solvents, such as alcohol, [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Propylene+glycol propylene glycol], or [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=glycerine&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aglycerine glycerine]. However, even when added to the correct solvent type the solution may need a mild hot water bath or agitation (shaking or stirring) to get a homogeneous solution. A hot water bath involves placing the substance container into a bigger container with hot water inside of it. This heats up the solution in the container so that it may dissolve better. The substance may precipitate out of the solution and the process of light heat/agitation may need to repeated again. Always check your solutions for precipitates before using it.

The first important consideration is the maximum concentration at which your chosen solvent will dissolve your product. A value can usually be found with minimal effort on the internet, using a search term like "''<material> <solvent> solubility''".

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 *'''Liquid measurement device''', such as a '''syringe''' (can be an oral syringe or one with a needle), '''graduated cylinder, eyedropper, measuring pipette, or measuring cups''' (teaspoon, tablespoon, etc.)
 *'''[[Dosage#Milligram scales|Milligram scale]]'''
-*'''Sealed storage bottle or container''' - note: the solution may degrade with exposure to light. There are dark colored 15ml bottles [https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Glass-Bottles-Eye-Droppers/dp/B00SS1SNOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484789688&sr=8-1&keywords=15+ml+bottle+with+dropper] that minimize exposure to light.
+*'''Sealed storage bottle or container''' - Note: the solution may degrade with exposure to light. There are dark colored 15ml bottles [https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Glass-Bottles-Eye-Droppers/dp/B00SS1SNOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484789688&sr=8-1&keywords=15+ml+bottle+with+dropper] that minimize this exposure.
 *'''Paper, tape, and a writing utensil''' to label the bottle
 ==Solvent==
-Certain psychoactive substances (particularly benzodiazepines) are practically insoluble in water, but will dissolve at various concentrations in other easy-to-acquire solvents, such as alcohol, [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Propylene+glycol propylene glycol], or [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=glycerine&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aglycerine glycerine]. However, even when added to the correct solvent type the solution may need a mild hot water bath or agitation to get a homogeneous solution. The substance may precipitate out of the solution and the process of light heat/agitation may need to repeated again. Always check your solutions for precipitates before using it.
+Certain psychoactive substances (particularly benzodiazepines) are practically insoluble in water, but will dissolve at various concentrations in other easy-to-acquire solvents, such as alcohol, [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Propylene+glycol propylene glycol], or [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=glycerine&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aglycerine glycerine]. However, even when added to the correct solvent type the solution may need a mild hot water bath or agitation (shaking or stirring) to get a homogeneous solution. A hot water bath involves placing the substance container into a bigger container with hot water inside of it. This heats up the solution in the container so that it may dissolve better. The substance may precipitate out of the solution and the process of light heat/agitation may need to repeated again. Always check your solutions for precipitates before using it.
 The first important consideration is the maximum concentration at which your chosen solvent will dissolve your product. A value can usually be found with minimal effort on the internet, using a search term like "''<material> <solvent> solubility''".