Are Precursor Chemicals Easily Accessible in Texas?

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The discussion revolves around the accessibility of beakers and other laboratory equipment in Texas, particularly in relation to regulations concerning precursor chemicals and laboratory apparatus. Participants explore the implications of these regulations for personal use, research, and potential legal issues.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about where to buy beakers, prompting a discussion on local scientific supply options.
  • Another participant suggests using local Yellow Pages or online platforms like eBay for purchasing beakers, depending on the intended use.
  • Concerns are raised about the legal implications of possessing laboratory equipment in Texas, with one participant stating that beakers are not regulated.
  • Several specific types of laboratory equipment are listed as regulated in Texas, including condensers, distilling apparatus, and various types of flasks.
  • Participants speculate on the reasons behind these regulations, linking them to drug trade and meth production in Texas.
  • Humorous remarks are made about the potential for "mad-scientists" in Texas, referencing local culture and weather conditions.
  • One participant provides historical context about the precursor chemical statute enacted in 1987, aimed at controlling the diversion of chemicals for illegal drug manufacturing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the implications of possessing laboratory equipment in Texas, with some asserting that beakers are not regulated while others emphasize the broader context of regulation concerning precursor chemicals. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the extent and impact of these regulations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in understanding the specific legal framework surrounding laboratory equipment and precursor chemicals, as well as the potential for varying interpretations of regulations.

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does anyone know where i can buy beakers ?
 
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What kind and how many? Also, is this for you, for your research (at, say, a University), or for your work?

If it's for you, and you only want a few assorted pieces, I'd recommend looking in your Yellow Pages (commercial listing) under scientific supply, for somewhere local you can go to. Barring that, you can usually find something on eBay. Or, just Google for Scientific Supply and go from there.

If it's for research purposes, find out who your institution's preferred vendor is (probably Fisher Scientific or VWR) and order from them (usually with a nice, attendant discount). You could also probably go to the scientific supply shop found in your yellow pages.
 
thanks
 
And if you are in Texas, you may get arrested just for possesing one.
 
Beakers are not regulated in Texas. But,

1. Condenser
2. Distilling apparatus
3. Vacuum drier
4. Three-neck flask (redneck flasks exempt of course)
5. Distilling flask
6. Tableting machine
7. Encapsulating machine
8. Buchner, filter and sep funnels
9. Erlenmeyer, single-neck, two neck, round bottom, Florence, thermometer and filtering.
10. Soxhlet extractor
11. Transformer
12. Flask heater
13. Heating mantle
14. Adapter tube

are regulated.
 
Borek said:
And if you are in Texas, you may get arrested just for possesing one.

chemisttree said:
Beakers are not regulated in Texas. But,

1. Condenser
2. Distilling apparatus
3. Vacuum drier
4. Three-neck flask (redneck flasks exempt of course)
5. Distilling flask
6. Tableting machine
7. Encapsulating machine
8. Buchner, filter and sep funnels
9. Erlenmeyer, single-neck, two neck, round bottom, Florence, thermometer and filtering.
10. Soxhlet extractor
11. Transformer
12. Flask heater
13. Heating mantle
14. Adapter tube

are regulated.

Wow. Is that just because of the amount of drug trade that flows through Texas, and/or meth production?
 
Mainly to keep down the mad-scientists. Texas has a lot of thunderstorms and although it is a bit short of mountain top castles it would be an ideal place to create monsters from re-animated dead bodies.
In Texas there is a real danger that an abnormal brained lumbering hulk than can only grunt one or two words can be elected.
 
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MATLABdude said:
Wow. Is that just because of the amount of drug trade that flows through Texas, and/or meth production?

Yes.

The precursor chemical statute was enacted by the legislature in 1987 for the purpose of controlling the diversion of chemicals used in the illegal manufacture of drugs, primarily methamphetamine and amphetamine. In 1989, the statute was amended and requires anyone who sells, transfers, furnishes, or purchases certain precursor chemicals or certain laboratory apparatus to be regulated by DPS.
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/criminal_law_enforcement/narcotics/narcprecursor.htm
 
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