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ASTM E1969-06

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Standard Practice for Microcrystal Testing in Forensic Analysis for Methamphetamine and Amphetamine

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1.1 This guide describes some standard procedures applicable to the analysis of methamphetamine and amphetamine using microcrystal tests.

1.2 These procedures are applicable to methamphetamine and amphetamine, which are present in solid dosage form or an injectable liquid form. These procedures are not typically applicable to the analysis of methamphetamine and amphetamine in biological samples.

1.3 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a projects many unique aspects. The word "Standard" in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


This technique produces a chemical-precipitation reaction between methamphetamine or amphetamine and the precipitating reagent. The habit and the aggregation of the crystals formed may be used to distinguish methamphetamine and amphetamine from other drugs.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number E1969
Publication Date Aug. 1, 2006
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 06
Supercedes
Committee E30.01
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Nov. 1, 2019 E1969-19 Revision
March 1, 2011 E1969-11 Revision
Aug. 1, 2006 E1969-06 Revision
Jan. 10, 2001 E1969-98 Revision
Jan. 10, 2001 E1969-01 Revision