Test Kits
Beyond any other source, a test kit is the only way you can truly know the identity of a substance, here is an introduction to the various kinds of common test kit including various worldwide sources.
Marquis Reagent Test Kit
Marquis' reagent is used as a simple spot-test to presumptively identify alkaloids as well as other compounds. It is composed of a mixture of formaldehyde and concentrated sulfuric acid, which is dripped onto the substance being tested. The United States Department of Justice method for producing the reagent is the addition of 100 mL of concentrated (95–98 sulfuric acid to 5 mL of 40% formaldehyde.)
Sources
Canada
Europe
USA
- White Label (MDxx, DXM, 2C-B, speed and more) http://dancesafe.org/node/14312
Colour Charts
- http://www.neurosoup.com/drug-test-kit-chart/
- http://bunkpolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Marquis-Infographic4.jpg
Mandelin Test Kit
The Mandelin reagent is used as a simple spot-test to presumptively identify alkaloids as well as other compounds. It is composed of a mixture of ammonium vanadate and concentrated sulfuric acid. Its primary use is for the detection of ketamine and PMA. The United States Department of Justice method for producing the reagent is the addition of 100 mL of concentrated (95–98sulfuric acid to 1 g of ammonium vanadate.
Sources
Canada
USA
- Blue Label (MDxx, ketamine, PMA/PMMA, speed, cocaine and more): http://dancesafe.org/products/mandelin-reagent-testing-kit-blue-label
Colour Charts
- http://www.bunkpolice.org/wp-content/uploads/Mandelin-Infographic3.jpg
- http://www.eztestkits.com/en/mandelin-ez-testing-kit
- http://dancesafe.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/DS_TestingKit_Final_wBleeds_back_rgb_3.jpg
Mecke Test Kit
The Mecke reagent is used as a simple spot-test to presumptively identify alkaloids as well as other compounds. It is composed of a mixture of selenious acid and concentrated sulfuric acid, which is dripped onto the substance being tested. The United States Department of Justice method for producing the reagent is the addition of 100 mL of concentrated (95–98 part sulfuric acid to 1 g of selenious acid)
Sources
Canada
- Mecke (Opiates, MDMA/MDA/MDE/DXM) : http://testkitplus.ca/product/mecke-test-kit/
USA
- Red Label (MDxx, DXM, cathinones, opiates, and 2C-T-x): http://dancesafe.org/products/mecke-reagent-testing-kit-red-label
Europe
- Opiate/Mecke: http://www.eztestkits.com/en/mecke-ez-testing-kit
Other
- Ecstasy Test Kit FAQ Courtesy of Erowid: http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_faq_testing_kits.
Canada
- Ehrlich (LSD): http://testkitplus.ca/product/lsd-test-kit/
- 3-in-1: http://testkitplus.ca/product/complete-screening-kit-marquis-mecke-mandelin/
USA
- 4-in-1: http://dancesafe.org/products/complete-screening-kit
- http://www.copquest.com/43-2100_nik-narcotic-test-kits.htm
- Yellow & Green Labels (secondary test that tells the difference between MDMA and MDA, between methamphetamine and amphetamine, or between MDPV and methylone) - http://dancesafe.org/products/simons-reagent-testing-kit-yellow-green-labels