Description
A preliminary test for the detection of cathinones (‘bath salts’). The test may be used as a secondary test (following OPI/AMP or General Screening) for the detection of cathinones in the investigative practice of police- and customs officers within drug investigations.
Drug Screening
ESA Synthetic Cathinones Test
ESA-CAT
For drug detection use.
10 Tests / Kit
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Product Code:
ESA-CAT
Sample:
Solid/ Powder
Format:
Ampoule
Quantity:
10 Tests / Kit
Time to result:
1-3 minutes
Storage Condition:
77°F (>25°C)
Test Principle:
Colorimetric Analysis
Contents
- 10 Snap-open ampoules
- 10 Sealing caps
- 10 Spatulas
- 1 Set of instructions
Description
A preliminary test for the detection of cathinones (‘bath salts’). The test may be used as a secondary test (following OPI/AMP or General Screening) for the detection of cathinones in the investigative practice of police- and customs officers within drug investigations.
About the Test
How does it work
- Tap the unopened ampoule several times against a hard surface, such as a tabletop. By doing this, particles which may be stuck to the inside of the ampoule wall will fall to the bottom.
- Carefully remove the polyethylene sealing. Ensure that the powdery reagent contained in the cap does not fall out.
- Open the ampoule as follows: Hold the ampoule firmly at the bottom with one hand. Take the ampoule tip between the index finger and thumb of the other hand and snap it off at the predetermined breaking point by lateral pressure.
- Transfer a small quantity of the sample into the ampoule, by using the enclosed spatula. Whilst transferring the sample, make sure to hold the ampoule in an upright position so that the substance falls to the bottom of the ampoule.
- Allow the sample and the reagents to mix. This can be done by tapping with a finger or by repeated stirring with the spatula.
- After completing the test, the ampoule must be sealed.
Please refer to the instructions for use for more details.
Results Interpretation
- Color change will begin within 1 minute. Result interpretation should take place within a maximum of 3 minutes.
- An overview of the expected color changes can be found in the table at the end of the package insert. The color comparisons for selected substances can be consulted at the beginning of the package insert, as well as in the referenced literature.
- The presence of methcathinone, methoxymethcathinone (MMC) and 4-FMC in the tested sample will cause the development of a yellow-orange colour.
Please refer to the instructions for use for more details.
References
- S. H. John, A. A. Wist, A. R. Najam, J Forensic Sci, 1979, 24, 631-649
- M. D. Osselton, B. Widdop, A. C. Moffat, "Clarke’s Analysis of Drugs and Poisons”, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011 (4th Ed.)
- U.S. Department of Justice, “Color Test Reagents/Kits for Preliminary Identification of Drugs of Abuse”, 2000
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