Clandestine Labs

Question 1

What are two types of labs?

Answer 1

Red-Phosphorous Lab

Birch Reduction or “Nazi” Lab

Question 2

What is a “Red-Phosphorous Lab”?

Answer 2

Uses hydriodic acid (HI), and red phosphorous to produce meth oil; meth oil is converted to meth hydro-chloride using HCL gas.

Question 3

What is a Birch Reduction or “Nazi” lab?

Answer 3

Uses anhydrous ammonia, and lithium or sodium metal, to produce methamphetamine oil- Meth oil is converted to methamphetamine hydro-chloride using HCL gas.

Question 4

What chemicals does the “One pot” or “Shake-n-bake” method use?

Answer 4

Ephedrine or pseudo-ephedrine is the precursor; a jug, bottle, or similar apparatus can be used to synthesize the product

Question 5

What chemicals are used in the Red Phosphorous or Hydriodic Acid Method?

Answer 5

Ephedrine or pseudo-ephedrine is the precursor. Red phosphorous or iodine, or hydriodic acid are used in the reaction process.

Question 6

What action should u take when a clandestine lab is discovered as a first responder?

Answer 6

1. Recognize a clandestine lab, lab supplies or lab waste site;
2. Implement actions to protect yourself and the public
3. Secure the scene and call for qualified help.