MEPHEDRONE (Cathinones) Reagent Test Kit

Instruction

NOTE: Mephedrone Test Kit can only test the PRESENCE, not PURITY or QUANTITY of a specific substance. Always test under a strong light and using the smallest possible sample. Never open more than 1 bottle at once, if you make a mistake you might contaminate the reagents and spoil them. If a few reactions are happening at once, only the darkest one of them will be visible.

TL;DR: Here is an image with a quick cheat sheet how to use the Mephedrone Test Kit, or check out more detailed guide on how to test mephedrone further below.

BEFORE using a mephedrone test kit

• It’s RECOMMENDED to record the reaction to compare later

STEP ONE for testing mephedrone powder / crystals

• Take and finely crush a small piece, no bigger than a head of a needle – like this •.
• Put it on a suitable testing plate, preferably a spot test plate or the bottom/underside of a ceramic mug (example).
• Add one (or two) drops of Zimmermann reagent test part A, followed by one (or two) drops of Zimmermann part B (or other supplied reagent) on the sample and wait for the results.
• Check reagent test results in instructions.

How to use a mephedrone test kit?

• Check test results with Zimmermann test kit: if testing mephedrone there should be a slow purple to brown color change, which confirms the presence of a secondary cathinone (like 4-MMC or methylone).
• You can also use Simon’s test kit, which except for 4-MMC and derrivatives turns navy blue with any secondary amine like MDMA, meth or PMMA (cathinones change color slower than the rest).

STEP TWO testing mephedrone for adulterants

• Try reagents that that should NOT change color with mephedrone: Marquis, Mecke, Froehde or Robadope.
• Use Robadope to confirm primary amines like 2C-x, amphetamine, MDA or PMA.
• Use Simon’s to confirm secondary amines like methamphetamine, MDMA or PMMA (fast blue color change).

AFTER using the mephedrone test kit

• OPTIONAL: Pour baking soda over a finished reaction to neutralize used reagents.
• Wash testing surface under running water.

FAQ

• Liquids. If your substance is not dry, evaporate the solvent before testing with reagents.
• Fizzing. Any synthetic drug in a form of salt will bubble with most reagent tests, which are strong acids. If you see only fizzing instead of color change, that can indicate presence of a new psychoactive substance.
• Speed of the reaction does not indicate quantity nor purity. However, if you are having trouble interpreting your result try using a bigger sample or crushing it better before testing.
• How many tests can you get from one test kit? A multiple-use test kit lasts up to 100 (5 ml) or 200 (10 ml) tests. Each drop equals one test. A single use-test kit contains 2 disposable ampoules (2 tests).

All mephedrone test results:

Mephedrone test did not react as indicated? Watch out!
All test results are available in our instructions and TestDrugs apps.

How to check if reagent for testing mephedrone works?

• Test any substance and compare color reactions with instructions. It’s easiest to use aspirin – Marquis reagentreacts to it with a slow pink or orange color change.
• Keep a sample to compare later in case of doubt. If control sample reacts fine, it means the reagent still works. Learn more in the general guides how to test drugs or how to detect cuts.