psilocybin
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Any questions or problems you may run into during an extraction can be asked to get other members input in this thread.
Acetic acid (from the vinegar) is volatile so any excess of it should evaporate off, albeit slowly, if you've made solid DMT acetate. If you've converted back to freebase this is not an issue, since the excess vinegar forms sodium acetate which stays in the aqueous phase.notlost4ever said:Hey there guys, I did an extraction using cybs salt tek and did a double extraction to purify. My extraction was a success and the crystals are great.
I only have one quarrel.
I used 14% vinnegar and was wondering if that is too much of a percentage or if it's dangerous to the outcome of the crystals
(I did try looking around for my answer, and this is my last resort)
thanks in advanced
downwardsfromzero said:Acetic acid (from the vinegar) is volatile so any excess of it should evaporate off, albeit slowly, if you've made solid DMT acetate. If you've converted back to freebase this is not an issue, since the excess vinegar forms sodium acetate which stays in the aqueous phase.notlost4ever said:Hey there guys, I did an extraction using cybs salt tek and did a double extraction to purify. My extraction was a success and the crystals are great.
I only have one quarrel.
I used 14% vinnegar and was wondering if that is too much of a percentage or if it's dangerous to the outcome of the crystals
(I did try looking around for my answer, and this is my last resort)
thanks in advanced
downwardsfromzero said:Acetic acid (from the vinegar) is volatile so any excess of it should evaporate off, albeit slowly, if you've made solid DMT acetate. If you've converted back to freebase this is not an issue, since the excess vinegar forms sodium acetate which stays in the aqueous phase.notlost4ever said:Hey there guys, I did an extraction using cybs salt tek and did a double extraction to purify. My extraction was a success and the crystals are great.
I only have one quarrel.
I used 14% vinnegar and was wondering if that is too much of a percentage or if it's dangerous to the outcome of the crystals
(I did try looking around for my answer, and this is my last resort)
thanks in advanced
According to whom? It's best to avoid inhaling solvent vapours in general, and flammable solvents should be kept away from possible sources of ignition. There are many solvents which are far more toxic than aliphatic naphtha, and a good number that are more flammable. It's a matter of hazard awareress and the corresponding safety procedures. You ought to be at least as cautious with the caustic soda that's used in the extraction. Eye protection is a must and protective gloves are highly desirable.Apparently using naphtha is harmful?
downwardsfromzero said:One thing I'd maybe take issue with is shaking a gallon jar like that. You'd need to be careful to ensure the outside remains dry, and when it has naphtha added it may as well be rolled back and forth along a flat surface for a while.
When the bark powder is added, I'd suggest mixing it into some proportion of the water that gets used, before then combining it with the lye solution. Or at least do so if you don't fancy shaking a gallon jar of caustic soup for 5 minutes.