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Reagent testing kits is a drug testing method that uses chemical solutions that change in color when applied to a chemical compound. They can help determine what chemical might be present in a given sample. In many cases they do not rule out the possibility of another similar compound being present in addition to or instead of the one suspected.

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 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 wise decisions and take responsibility for your health and well-being; no one else can.

Materials

  • Drug checking reagents
  • Ceramic spot plate, or other ceramic surface like a coffee mug
  • Scraper for pills, or scissors/knife for paper blotters
  • Micro lab spatula/scoop
  • Latex gloves for protection
  • Caustic soda to neutralize accidental spills
  • 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Drug checking at music festivals

Pill testing/drug checking at music festivals has been done at a growing number of events like: Boom Festival (since 2003)[1], Parklife (2014)[2][3], Groovin the Moo (2018)[4], etc. Many use reagent tests as part of their services. To help others start drug checking services ANKORS has launched the Drug Checking at Music Festivals: A How To‐Guide[5].

Known reagents

Known substance testing reagents.

Reagent test Detection of chemical class(es) Detection examples Other
Chen-Kao Phenylalkylamines Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine
Dille–Koppanyi Barbiturates
p-Dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde (DMACA) + acidic solution Indoles
Duquenois–Levine Cannabis
Ehrlich (contains p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB)) Indoles Tryptophan, tryptamines (e.g. DMT, psilocybin mushrooms), ergoloids (e.g. LSD) Tryptophan occurs in natural opium
Eldrich (contains p-DMAB-TS)[6] Indoles Indolamines (LSD, DMT, foxy, 4-Aco-DMT, etc.) and for some

phenethylamines (2-CTX, 2CE, DOM, etc.).

Folin A & B Amines, amino acids, piperazines
Froehde Alkaloids, especially opioids Research chemicals
Gallic acid Drug precursor chemicals (MDP2P, safrole). Distinction of MDMA, MDA and MDEA from amphetamine or methamphetamine.
Gold(III) bromide Compounds with phenol and hydroxyl groups Acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, heroin, lactose, mannitol, morphine, and sucrose Ketamine
Liebermann Cocaine, morphine, PMA, and PMMA, MDMA, certain substances from the 2C and other research chemicals etc. Used as a secondary test that tells the difference between methamphetamine and amphetamine, between MDMA and MDA or between methylone and MDPV.
Mandelin reagent Ketamine, and PMA. Amphetamines, methadone, cocaine, opium, research chemicals.
Marquis Alkaloids Amphetamine-type compounds (Speed etc) including Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly), MDA, MDE, Opiates (Morphine, Codeine or Heroin), LSD, a general screening agent for other drugs e.g. Research Chemicals etc.
Mayer Alkaloids
Mecke Alkaloids Heroin and other opiates (opium etc), LSD, Research Chemicals etc.
Nessler's reagent (Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II)) Ammonia
Robadope Primary amines
Scott reagent (Cobalt(II) thiocyanate) Cocaine, lidocaine. Diphenhydramine
Simon A & B Alkaloids, secondary amines
Zimmermann Alkaloids, benzodiazepines
Zwikker Barbiturates

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.

  • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat
  • Keep in a safe place away from children
  • Read information about expiry date, since many reagents tend to lose efficacy over time
  • It's possible to store reagents in the freezer for a longer shelf life. Note that before use the reagent needs to be at room temperature.

Color chart

Mandelin Marquis Mecke Simon's Froehde Liebermann Robadope Folin
Before testing Traffic yellow Colorless Colorless Yellow > red Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless
2C-B[7] No reaction Yellow > green [8][9] Yellow / brown No reaction Yellow[9] Yellow > black (Slow) pink Unknown
2C-I[7] No reaction Yellow > green Dark brown No reaction Orange > black Black Unknown Unknown
2C-T-7 Maroon to Black Apricot Red to purple No reaction Violet and orange streaks [8] Deep purple Violet spots Unknown
4-MEC Unknown No reaction[8] Light green Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Acetaminophen Moderate olive Unknown Unknown Unknown No reaction[9] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Amphetamine (Dark) green Orange / brown No reaction No reaction Red spots Orange > red Pink Unknown
Aspirin Black Pink > deep red No reaction No reaction Blue > purple Brown Unknown No reaction
Benzphetamine Brilliant yellow green Red > brown Green > yellow Unknown Yellow > orange Yellow > brown Unknown Unknown
Caffeine Brown No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction Unknown Unknown
Chlorpromazine Dark olive Deep purplish red Blackish red Unknown Very deep red[10] Green > black Unknown Unknown
Cocaine Deep orange yellow No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction[9] Yellow Unknown Unknown
Codeine Faint orange / dark olive Dark purple Bluish green No reaction Dark Green[10][11] > Red/Brown[12] Faint brown No reaction Unknown
Diacetylmorphine (Heroin) Moderate reddish brown Deep purplish red Deep bluish green No reaction Purple / red > to green[9] Purple / black No reaction Unknown
Dimethoxy-meth Dark olive brown Moderate olive Dark brown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Doxepin Very reddish brown Blackish red Very dark red Unknown Deep reddish brown[10] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Dristan Greyish olive Dark grayish red Light olive brown Unknown Light bluish green[10] Unknown Unknown Unknown
DXM Goes clear w/ green edges[13] Grey with smoke > black Yellow No reaction / darker pink No reaction Black No reaction Unknown
Ibuprofen Dark brown No reaction Light brown No reaction No reaction Dark reddish brown Unknown Unknown
Ketamine Orange/brown No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction[9] Unknown Unknown Unknown
LSD No reaction Olive black / No reaction Greenish black / No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction Unknown
Mace Moderate olive green Moderate yellow Dark greyish olive No reaction Light olive yellow[10] Unknown Unknown Unknown
MDA Bluish black[14] Dark purple to black[9][10] Green > blue / black No reaction Greenish black[9][10] Black Red orange Unknown
MDEA Dark purple Dark purple Dark purple Blue Yellow / green > dark blue Blue No reaction Unknown
MDMA Bluish black[14][15] Dark purple to black[9] Green > blue / black Dark blue Black w/ hints of greenish brown[9] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Mescaline Dark yellowish brown Strong orange [12] Moderate olive Unknown Green > blue[12] / yellow[16] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Mephedrone No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction Unknown Unknown Unknown
Methamphetamine (Dark) green Orange/brown No reaction Blue No reaction[8] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Methadone Dark greyish blue Light yellowish pink Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Methaqualone Very orange yellow No reaction No reaction No reaction Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Methoxetamine No reaction Pink (slow) Yellow > green > red Slow pink > red Yellow > green Unknown Unknown Unknown
Methylone[7] Yellow Brown Orange/brown Blue Deep green[17] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Methylphenidate Brilliant orange yellow Moderate orange yellow Unknown Pale violet No reaction[10] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Paracetamol Moderate olive No reaction No reaction No reaction Pale blue Brownish purple Unknown Unknown
PMA Green > brown No reaction No reaction No reaction Pale green > to brown[9] Unknown Unknown Unknown
Salt Strong orange Fizzes clear Fizzes clear No reaction Fizzes strongly Fizzes strongly Unknown Unknown
Sugar Slow brown (Slow) dark brown Briliant greenish yellow No reaction Briliant yellow Very light purple Unknown No reaction
Vitamine C Pale blue Very light yellow (Slow) orange Unknown Pale yellow Brown > purple-black Unknown No reaction

See also

References

  1. ↑ Drugs policies and electronic music culture | https://www.residentadvisor.net/features/2577
  2. ↑ The Loop: On-site Drug Safety Testing | https://wearetheloop.org/we-provide/
  3. ↑ Six UK music festivals are to allow drug testing including Reading and Leeds | http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39996522/six-uk-music-festivals-are-to-allow-drug-testing-including-reading-and-leeds
  4. ↑ Pill Testing Australia: GROOVIN THE MOO 2018 report | https://pilltestingaustralia.com.au/project/spilt-milk-festival-2018/
  5. ↑ Drug Checking at Music Festivals: A How-To Guide | http://michelow.ca/drug-checking-guide/
  6. ↑ Guidelines for Drug Checking Methodology | http://newip.safernightlife.org/pdfs/digital_library/Guidelines%20for%20Drug%20Checking%20Methodology.pdf/
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 TheAzo. "Marquis/Mecke/Mandellin results for stim/empathogen/2C-X, RC's & more". Archived from the original on 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2013-03-22.  Alt URL
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Reagent Base Reaction database". Retrieved 21 Dec 2016. 
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Reagent test instructions
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 "Color Test Reagents/Kits for Preliminary Identification of Drugs of Abuse" (PDF). Law Enforcement and Corrections Standards and Testing Program. July 2000. Retrieved 2011-07-24. 
  11. ↑ Kelly, Tamsin (2011). Clarke's Analysis of Drugs and Poisons. Pharmaceutical Press. 44. pp. 213–214. doi:10.1080/00450618.2011.620006. ISBN 978-0-85369-711-4. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Controlled Substances Procedures Manual" (PDF). Virginia Department of Forensic Science. 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-02. 
  13. ↑ "Mandelin test results for DXM, ibuprofen, sugar and modafinil". 2016-02-14. Retrieved 21 Dec 2016. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Dancesafe
  15. ↑ "Dancesafe Mandelin Reagent". Dancesafe. Retrieved 10 August 2015. 
  16. ↑ Bunk Police. "Mescaline - Froehde Reagent - Normal Test Kit - Bunk Police". 
  17. ↑ "Methylone - Froehde Reagent - Normal Test Kit - Bunk Police". Youtube. 18 Nov 2015. Retrieved 21 Dec 2016. 
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