Got an small unlabeled container of white powder in the medicine cabinet...and no, it's not cocaine ;-)
It's either boric acid powder or ammonium alum powder.
Anyone remember from chemistry class how to test it to see which it is??
Taste it. Alum has an astringent taste, boric acid is sour.
Snort it ! Let us all know how it works out, if you are able. Our outdated / unknown pharma goes to the local pharmacy for disposal. John T.
I would toss it myself as both chemicals are cheap but flame test should work:
If it is boric acid, add the cheapest honey you can find, some water, stir like hell, then pour it on an ant hill.
Ammonium alum can be used to keep pickles crispy and in some baking powder formulations. Boric acid is used in some mouthwashes and suppositories. As long as that's the only two choices for the unknown powder a couple of grains on your tongue won't be a problem. If it's high grade fentanyl you might be dead. Flushing it would be the best bet but...
Thanks all, I think the trash is the best option...
On 17 Jan 2024 01:38:32 GMT, rbowman posted for all of us to digest...
Do they come in the same package?
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