And I'm guessing it works better than diggers, right?

Just gonna say that K(C)B shellite smells like Dikkers Shellite smelled like in 2011

so diggers xylene & caustic ok? didnt have kcb shellite only homebrand at super cheap, got on watch glass now.

caustic and shellite is what I've been using. Flawless results.

I know this is a relatively old thread but am soon able to do my first extraction if you lads feel inclined to share I would really appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction at the moment I'm not even sure what solvent I should be using nor do I have any idea where to acquire said solvent.

I was planning on doing Cybs salt tek but after hearing how diggers shellite isn't very good I was thinking of picking up some Zippo at the local tobacconist but any and all thoughts would be appreciated.

Oh and I was thinking of doing a 50g run first before doing a 200g of powdered ACRB if that is of any significance, thanks in advance.




Sore.

Shellite is perfectly fine. If you're still worried about purity, you can always do a mini A/B, with either shellite again or a more selective solvent like heptane.

Thank you kind sir!

Oh before I forget is there a particular shellite or heptane that shines above the rest or no?

Bunn****s, Super***** auto etc?

Bunn****s is plenty good enough.

Bun****s brand or Di***rs? I only find the Di***rs online. (it's still our local go to?)

I'm trying to find the right thing in my area... only M***e 10 or Bun*****s to choose from and they are both a long drive. I'd be better off buying everything and trying it than driving back.

They both carry D****rs, the only brand I've seen in Australian hardware stores. it certainly works (though have recently begun questioning its carrying capacity, but this could possibly be a temperature issue too)

If you go to a company that specialises in chemicals, or blackwoods some other sort of industrial/commercial supplier you can get other brands. The last place i worked use to get in metal drums around 20lts and it was not diggers i never took note because i wasn't interested in the hobby then.

Removed.

I wouldn't be making spice with anything that contains ethylbenzene. It's shown to be carcinogenic in animals and possibly so in humans. Just not worth it.

Sorry for resurecting an old thread but as a newbie just wondering if
the Ausies can chime in on the most recent update on solvents
avaliable here in oz. Is Bun***** shelite still the go?
I can probably source n-Heptane from a local chem. company but being
a newbie still not sure whats best for my first attempt.
Any help greatly appreciated

I too am wondering this, as have attempted several times using Digg*** Shell*** with very little success, a little product, but definitely not worth writing home about!

I have noticed a few people replying with comments similar to yours in the last couple years but I have also heard the opposite, here's one such post. I am not in your country so I can't test this but if it doesnt work, even trying it with a mini A/B with some pre made spice, then switch to other solvents like xylene and crash it out using FASA (u will need fumaric acid).

There are many methods for extraction, not just A/B and STB, have a look here. Also look at dry teks and FASA. I also hear your "methylated spirits" is 95% ethanol and 5% distilled water, go have a look at the spec sheets if you will as that is only what I have read.

G'day
Cross-linking this thread.
https://www.dmt-nexus.me...aspx?g=posts&t=46840

And I would also like to add fumaric acid can be obtained in Australia online via a melbourne food supplier.

Happy preferred festivities everyone.

i've been doing a couple extractions with diggers shellite; doing an evap test leaves precipitation, and also the product i have recovered seems to be causing undesired effects- namely my upper body is swelling up, arms become like balloons, and i'm wondering if it's because of the shellite
anyone got any idea?

If you don't dry shellite recovered alkaloids really well they can be really nasty and make you feel super sick even for days if you consume them. Poison.

Single drops do just fine on the evap test on every batch of shellite I've used. It does tend to be slightly endothermic on evaporation though so if your environment is humid you may see condensation but I have not seen oils or other residues that won't evaporate.

All that said it is a hydrocarbon product and it doesn't ever claim to be food safe. , so it's important to test every bottle you get, it may not be the same quality as the previous.