Substance Test Kit Color Reactions Results

Results are updated and tweaked regularly. Please report any errors you may find.

1P-LSD

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Liebermann	None
Ehrlich		A much slower and less vivid reaction than "regular" LSD (LSD-25). Turns purple over 1 - 4 hours.
Hofmann		A much slower and less vivid reaction than "regular" LSD (LSD-25). Darkens or turns blue over 1 - 4 hours.

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

1P-LSD is an LSD analogue thought to be converted to LSD when consumed.

25I-NBOMe

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None

Substance categories: psychedelic, research-chemical

Additional Info

A research chemical with psychedelic properties commonly mis-sold as LSD. Considered unsafe, and has caused a number of deaths.

2C-B (Venus, Nexus)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Yellow to green, and then may turn blue after a few minutes.
Mecke		Fast reaction.
Mandelin		Fast reaction.
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None

Substance categories: psychedelic, empathogen

Additional Info

At lower doses 2C-B produces effects similar to those of MDMA, which is why 2C-B has been mis-sold as MDMA since the mid 80s, when MDMA became illegal. Higher doses of 2C-B have been found to cause hallucinogenic effects.

2C-E

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke		Reaction starts quickly and continues with yellow, green and brown present simultaneously.
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann
Simon		Reaction starts quickly and continues with green and black present simultaneously.

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

Reportedly stronger visuals and more intense than other 2C-X drugs.

2C-I

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None	No color change or slow to yellow.

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

2C-I is a psychedelic similar to, and less popular than 2C-B.

2F-FDCK (2-Fluorodeschloroketamine)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Morris

Substance categories: dissociative, research-chemical

Additional Info

A lesser-known, newer dissociative substance sometimes mis-sold as ketamine. Little data exists about 2F-FDCK's pharmacological properties.

3-MeO-PCE

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Possibly no reaction, or a slow reaction to blueish grey.
Mecke		Goes from yellow to brownish yellow.
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde	None	Possibly slight color change to brownish yellow.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None

Substance categories: dissociative, research-chemical

Additional Info

Similar in chemical structure to, and slightly more potent than 3-MeO-PCP.

3-MeO-PCP

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		No reaction or slow to blue.
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None

Substance categories: dissociative, research-chemical

Additional Info

3-MeO-PCP is a dissociative hallucinogen reportedly similar in nature and potency to PCP and about 10 times more potent than 4-MeO-PCP.

3-MMC (3-Methylmethcathinone, metaphedrone)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Possibly no color change or faint yellow.
Mecke		Similarly to Marquis, Mecke produces possibly no color change or faint yellow.
Liebermann		Yellow to reddish orange.
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None

Substance categories: empathogen, stimulant

Additional Info

A stimulant similar in structure to 4-MMC (mephedrone).

4-Methylmethylphenidate

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Liebermann
Froehde	None

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

4-Methylmethylphenidate is a stimulant related to, but less potent than methylphenidate (Ritalin).

5-APB (Benzofury)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Fast reaction.
Mecke		Fast reaction.
Mandelin		Fast reaction.
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde		Fast reaction. It's recommended to use Froehde to differentiate between 5-APB/6-APB and MDMA. You'll see more of a purple color with Froehde and 5/6-APB compared with black for MDMA.
Ehrlich	None

Substance categories: psychedelic, stimulant, research-chemical, empathogen

Additional Info

5-APB is an empathogenic psychoactive drug that has been associated with a number of deaths. The effects are reportedly similar to MDMA. The pharmacology and toxicity of 5-APB are not fully understood.

5-MeO-DMT (Toad Venom, Five-Methoxy)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich
Hofmann

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

5-MeO-DMT is a psychedelic found in several plant species and in the Sonoran Desert toad. 5-MeO-DMT is a DMT derivative that has been shown to have the potential to reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

6-APB

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Fast reaction.
Mecke		Fast reaction.
Mandelin		Fast reaction.
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde		Fast reaction. It's recommended to use Froehde to differentiate between 5-APB/6-APB and MDMA. You'll see more of a purple color with Froehde and 5/6-APB compared with black for MDMA.
Ehrlich

Substance categories: psychedelic, stimulant, research-chemical, empathogen

Additional Info

6-APB is an analog of MDMA and MDA, often mis-sold as MDMA. 6-APB is reported to have a longer onset and duration.

AL-LAD (6-allyl-6-nor-LSD)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin	None
Liebermann	None
Froehde	None
Ehrlich
Hofmann	None	No color change or possibly greyish green.

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

Similar effects and potency to LSD, with possibly a slightly shorter duration.

Amphetamine (Speed, Adderall)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Fast reaction.
Mecke	None
Mandelin		Slow color change to green, can take a few minutes.
Liebermann
Froehde	None	Our testing shows some fizzing but no color change with amphetamine and Froehde.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None	Adderall gradually turns a dark reddish brown with Simon's.
Folin		Fast reaction.
Morris	None

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

For general information about amphetamine, please see the amphetamine info page.

Aspirin

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Gradual change to red over 5+ minutes.
Mecke	None
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Aspirin is a commonly used anti-inflammatory. Due to its availability, Aspirin is useful for drug testing purposes to verify whether or not analytical reagents have expired.

Benzocaine

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin		Slow color change to orange/brown.
Liebermann	None
Froehde	None
Ehrlich
Hofmann	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Benzocaine is used to treat pain, and is an ingredient in numerous pharmaceuticals for other purposes.

BZP

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke		Mecke is reported to produce a faint yellow color with BZP.
Mandelin	None
Liebermann		Liebermann has been reported to produce a light brown color with BZP.
Froehde	None
Simon	None
Folin

Substance categories: stimulant, research-chemical

Additional Info

BZP (Benzylpiperazine) is a stimulant that produces effects similar to amphetamine.

Caffeine

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin	None
Liebermann		Turns yellow with pure caffeine.
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant found in dozens of plant species, and can have both negative and positive health effects.

Cocaine (Blow, Coke, Nose Candy, Snow)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	May turn a pale peach or pink color.
Mecke	None
Liebermann		Pure cocaine yields a yellow color.
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

Common cocaine adulterants in a sample can be identified with a cocaine cuts test kit.

The purity of a cocaine sample can be estimated with a cocaine purity test.

For general information about cocaine, please see the cocaine info page.

Codeine (Cody, Lean, Schoolboy, Sizzurp, Purple Drank)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Liebermann
Froehde
Simon	None

Substance categories: opioid, depressant

Creatine

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin	None
Liebermann	None
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None	Possibly a very slow color change to red over 5 - 10 minutes.
Folin	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Creatine is a bodybuilding supplement. It's known to be mis-sold as cocaine and other drugs.

DCK (Deschloroketamine)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Morris

Substance categories: dissociative, research-chemical

Additional Info

A lesser-known, newer dissociative substance sometimes mis-sold as ketamine. Little data exists about DCK's pharmacological properties.

DMT (Dimitri, The Spirit Molecule)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Liebermann
Froehde		Slow color change to yellowish.
Ehrlich		Gradual color change to pink, then purple.
Hofmann
Morris	None

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

DMT (or N,N-DMT) is a psychedelic found in many plant and animal species. When smoked, effect onset is rapid (20 - 40 sec.) and duration is relatively short (approx. 5 - 20 minutes). DMT isn't considered to be addictive or toxic, but can have unpredictable adverse reactions, especially among those susceptible to mental disorders.

DXM (Skittles, Red Devil, Robo)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Takes longer (30 sec. +) to turn black than MDMA (2-5 sec.).
Mecke
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None

Substance categories: dissociative

Ephedrine

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	No significant color change.
Mecke	None	No significant color change.
Mandelin		Turns reddish orange quickly and then gradually lightens to a yellowish orange.
Liebermann		Turns reddish orange quickly.
Froehde		A slight color change to greenish yellow.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

Ephedrine is a stimulant and is similar in chemical structure to amphetamines and is a methamphetamine analogue.

Ethylone

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Folin	None

Substance categories: stimulant, psychedelic, research-chemical

Heroin (China White, Dope, H, Smack, Junk, Brown)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: opioid, depressant

Additional Info

For general information about heroin, please see the heroin info page.

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Slow color change.
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

A widely used medication to treat mild to moderate pain and fever.

Ketamine (Special K, K, Vitamin K )

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin
Liebermann		Our testing shows a yellow color with ketamine and Liebermann.
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris

Substance categories: dissociative

Additional Info

For general information about ketamine, please see our ketamine info page.

Levamisole

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin		Quick color change to dark red turning bluish green over a few minutes.
Liebermann
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None	No significant color change.
Morris

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Levamisole is a medication used to treat parasitic worm infections in livestock. It is a common cocaine adulterant with adverse side effects.

Lidocaine (Lignocaine, Xylocaine)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke
Mandelin		Orange/brown.
Liebermann		Fast color change to red and then to dark red.
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Morris

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Lidocaine is an a local anesthetic, and a common adulterant in cocaine. Both cocaine and lidocaine numb the gums when applied. By diluting cocaine with lidocaine, the user gets the impression they are receiving high-quality cocaine.

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke	None
Liebermann	None
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon
Folin

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

Vyvanse is an amphetamine derivative mainly used to treat ADHD and eating disorders.

LSD (Acid, Blotter, Dots, Trips)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	Little or no color change with blotter LSD.
Liebermann	None
Ehrlich		Slow color change. It can take 5 or more minutes to appear.
Hofmann		Slow color change. It can take 10 or more minutes to appear.

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

For general information about LSD, please see the LSD info page.

MDA (Sally, Sass, Sassafras)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Fast reaction. You may see purple, especially at the beginning of the reaction.
Mecke		Green at the beginning for about a second, and rapidly goes dark blue/black.
Mandelin		Fast reaction.
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde		Fast reaction.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None	Some MDA samples have been reported to turn green/black with Simon's. Expect a blue color reaction with MDMA.
Folin		MDA yields a yellowish color with Folin, whereas MDE doesn't yield a significant color change.

Substance categories: psychedelic, stimulant, empathogen

Additional Info

Closely related to MDMA, MDA is reported to produce more visuals, and is known to be more neurotoxic. Simon's reagent can differentiate MDA from MDMA.

MDE (MDEA)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Fast reaction. You may see purple, especially at the beginning of the reaction.
Mecke		Green at the beginning for about a second, and rapidly goes dark blue/black.
Mandelin		Fast reaction.
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde		Fast reaction.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon		Fast reaction.
Folin	None

Substance categories: stimulant, empathogen

Additional Info

Closely related to MDMA, MDE is relatively rare, and is reported as being less potent than MDMA.

MDMA (Molly, Ecstasy)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Fast reaction. You may see purple, especially at the beginning of the reaction.
Mecke		Green at the beginning for about a second, and rapidly goes dark blue/black.
Mandelin		Fast reaction.
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde		Fast reaction.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon		Fast reaction.
Folin		Fast reaction.
Morris	None

Substance categories: empathogen, psychedelic, stimulant

Additional Info

For general information about MDMA, please see the MDMA info page.

MDPV (Monkey Dust)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin

Substance categories: stimulant, research-chemical

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin		Fast reaction to yellow/golden brown.
Liebermann		Fast reaction to yellow.
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon

Substance categories: stimulant, research-chemical, empathogen

Additional Info

Developed as an MDMA analogue, mephedrone produces a shortlived effect with a strong urge to redose.

Mescaline (Cactus, Mescal, Moon, Topi)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Simon	None
Folin	None

Substance categories: psychedelic

Methamphetamine (Meth, Crystal, Glass, Tweak, Yaba)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Quick orange to red. Eventually turns brown.
Mecke		The color change to yellow may take place slowly.
Mandelin		Slow color change to green, can take a few minutes.
Liebermann		Fast color change to red and then dark red.
Froehde	None	Our testing shows some fizzing but no major color change with Froehde. You might see a gradual change to pinkish yellow.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon		Turns blue quickly.
Folin
Morris	None

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

For general information about methamphetamine, please see the meth/amphetamine info page.

Methylone (bk-MDMA)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon		Faint blue.
Folin	None

Substance categories: stimulant, psychedelic, research-chemical, empathogen

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	Little to no color change. Sample may darken.
Mecke	None
Liebermann
Froehde	None	Possibly a change to a faint/light tan color.
Morris	None

Substance categories: Methylphenidate (aka. Ritalin, Concerta) is a stimulant commonly used to treat ADHD as well as narcolepsy.

Modafinil (Provigil)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

Sold to treat narcolepsy and as a cognitive enhancer. Modafinil is believed to have a low chance of causing addiction.

Morphine (M, Miss Emma, Monkey, White Stuff)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Liebermann		Dark blue/black.
Froehde
Froehde

Substance categories: opioid, depressant

MXE (Methoxetamine)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	Possibly turns yellowish or pink slowly.
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde	None
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None

Substance categories: dissociative

Additional Info

MXE is a dissociative hallucinogen developed for grey market distribution. MXE is linked to a number of hospitalizations from higher doses and mixing with other substances.

MXP (Methoxphenidine, 2-MeO-Diphenidine)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	No color change or possibly orange.
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None

Substance categories: dissociative

Additional Info

MXE (methoxphenidine methoxydiphenidine, 2-MeO-Diphenidine) is a dissociative with reportedly unpredictable effects.

Oxycodone (Oxy, Rims, Tires, Greenies)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis
Mecke
Mandelin
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None

Substance categories: opioid, depressant

Additional Info

Oxycodone (sold under the brand name Oxycontin) is an addicive opioid used to treat pain and a commonly used recreational drug.

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen, Tylenol, Panadol)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

A widely used medication to treat mild to moderate pain and fever.

PCP (Angel Dust)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None	No reaction or a relatively faint color change to lavender.
Mecke

Substance categories: dissociative

Additional Info

PCP was initially marketed as an anesthetic, but disallowed in the U.S. in the 60s because of the high rate of negative side effects. Ketamine was found to be better as an anesthetic. Recreationally, PCP is used for it's mind-altering effects.

Phenacetin

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin
Liebermann		Fast reaction.
Froehde		Slow color change.
Ehrlich	None	We noticed a very slow color change to yellow after about 5 minutes.
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Phenacetin was widely used as a pain reliever and fever reducer until it was withdrawn in the 1970's and 1980's as carcinogenic and kidney damaging. Phenacetin is used as a cocaine cutting agent because of its similar appearance.

PMA (Chicken Yellow, Dr. Death)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Simon	None
Folin

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

PMA is known to be mis-sold as MDMA, and is linked to a number of deaths. PMA and PMMA are almost identical in chemical makeup.

PMMA (Red Mitsubishi)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke
Mandelin
Liebermann
Froehde
Ehrlich	None
Simon
Folin

Substance categories: stimulant

Additional Info

PMMA is known to be mis-sold as MDMA, and is linked to a number of deaths. PMA and PMMA are almost identical in chemical makeup.

Procaine (Novocain)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin
Liebermann	None
Froehde	None
Ehrlich
Hofmann		Possibly faint yellow.

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Procaine is primarily used as an anaesthetic, and is a common cocaine adulterant.

Psilocin (4-HO-DMT, 4-hydroxy DMT, psilocyn)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Ehrlich		May produce a slow color change to bluish after purple.
Hofmann

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

Psilocin is present in most psychedelic mushrooms, along with the closely related compound psilocybin.

Psilocybin

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Ehrlich		Psilocybin mushrooms yield a purple color over time. The reaction is often slow with mushrooms, 30 minutes or more.

Substance categories: psychedelic

Additional Info

Psilocybin is the active psychedelic compound produced by hundreds of fungi species (mushrooms). For more, see our info page on magic mushrooms.

Sugar

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Gradual change to brown over 5+ minutes.
Mecke		Slowly turns yellow, then a golden brown after a few minutes. Ends up dark brown after about 10-15 minutes.
Mandelin	None
Liebermann		Gradual change to brown over 10 + minutes
Froehde		Gradual change to dark-brown/black over 10 + minutes
Hofmann		Gradual change to orangish yellow over 10 + minutes
Simon	None
Folin	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

TFMPP

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke	None
Mandelin	None
Liebermann	None
Froehde	None
Folin

Substance categories: research-chemical

Additional Info

TFMPP (3-Trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine) is usually mixed with BZP when sold, in an attempt to mimic the effects of MDMA.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis	None
Mecke		Slow to red over the course of 5+ minutes.
Mandelin		Turns greenish blue over a few minutes.
Froehde		Slow reaction to pale yellow.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None

Substance categories: other

Additional Info

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient found in various foods and sold as a supplement. It is commonly added as a filler to cocaine as a cheap way to increase profits.

Xylazine

Product	Color change Time →	Comments
Marquis		Slow reaction to reddish.
Mecke		Slow reaction to yellow with xylazine HCL. No reaction with Mecke and freebase xylazine.
Mandelin
Liebermann		Very fast reaction to dark red/maroon.
Froehde	None	No strong reaction, but our tests do show a very slow reaction over minutes to a light salmon color with Froehde and xylazine.
Ehrlich	None
Hofmann	None
Simon	None
Folin	None
Morris		Blue reaction with Morris and xylazine HCL. No reaction with Morris and freebase xylazine.

Substance categories: dissociative

Additional Info

Xylazine is used in horses, cattle, and other animals as a sedative and anesthetic. Because xylazine cheap and easy to acquire, it is frequently used as a cut in opioids.