Substance (Click for info) | Simon's Time → | Comments |
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2C-B | None | 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 | Reaction starts quickly and continues with green and black present simultaneously. Reportedly stronger visuals and more intense than other 2C-X drugs. |
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Amphetamine | None | Adderall gradually turns a dark reddish brown with Simon's. For general information about amphetamine, please see the amphetamine info page. |
Aspirin | None | 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. |
BZP | None | BZP (Benzylpiperazine) is a stimulant that produces effects similar to amphetamine. |
Caffeine | None | Caffeine is a widely consumed stimulant found in dozens of plant species, and can have both negative and positive health effects. |
Cocaine | None | 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 | None | |
Creatine | None | Possibly a very slow color change to red over 5 - 10 minutes. Creatine is a bodybuilding supplement. It's known to be mis-sold as cocaine and other drugs. |
Ephedrine | None | Ephedrine is a stimulant and is similar in chemical structure to amphetamines and is a methamphetamine analogue. |
Heroin | None | For general information about heroin, please see the heroin info page. |
Ibuprofen | None | A widely used medication to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. |
Ketamine | None | For general information about ketamine, please see our ketamine info page. |
Levamisole | None | No significant color change. Levamisole is a medication used to treat parasitic worm infections in livestock. It is a common cocaine adulterant with adverse side effects. |
Lidocaine | None | 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 is an amphetamine derivative mainly used to treat ADHD and eating disorders. |
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MDA | None | Some MDA samples have been reported to turn green/black with Simon's. Expect a blue color reaction with MDMA. 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 | Fast reaction. Closely related to MDMA, MDE is relatively rare, and is reported as being less potent than MDMA. |
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MDMA | Fast reaction. For general information about MDMA, please see the MDMA info page. |
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Mephedrone | Developed as an MDMA analogue, mephedrone produces a shortlived effect with a strong urge to redose. |
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Mescaline | None | |
Methamphetamine | Turns blue quickly. For general information about methamphetamine, please see the meth/amphetamine info page. |
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Methylone | Faint blue. | |
MXE | None | 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. |
Paracetamol | None | A widely used medication to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. |
Phenacetin | None | 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 | None | 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 | 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. |
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Sugar | None | |
Vitamin C | None | 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 | None | 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. |