Detecting the THC molecule in room air

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The discussion centers on the search for a material or chemical that visibly changes when exposed to THC, particularly for detecting marijuana smoke in a room. Various THC detection kits for saliva are available, but the challenge lies in airborne testing. It is suggested that if a room has a central air system, testing the particulates caught by the filter could be a viable method. The conversation also highlights that law enforcement uses specialized devices to detect trace amounts of drugs in the air, with dogs being a highly effective method for this purpose. Overall, while there are options for testing, a straightforward visible change in response to THC exposure remains elusive.
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Is there a material or chemical substance that would have a visable change of any kind when exposed to THC? For example-something I can put in a room and detect if anyone is smoking pot in that area?
 
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floridagatorsr said:
Is there a material or chemical substance that would have a visable change of any kind when exposed to THC? For example-something I can put in a room and detect if anyone is smoking pot in that area?

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It looks like there are lots of test kits for saliva and so on:

https://www.google.com/search?sourc..._l=hp...0i22i30l5.0.0.0.17866...0.xeiN7_Wzs04

But I'm not sure what the best way would be for airborne testing. Does the room have a central air heating/conditioning unit feeding it? If so, you might be able to test the particulates caught by the filter...
 
Most people use the Mark I Mod 0 Nasal Atmospheric Delivery System and Olfactory Sampling Device, or their nose.
 
SteamKing said:
Most people use the Mark I Mod 0 Nasal Atmospheric Delivery System and Olfactory Sampling Device, or their nose.

The US border control and police have a device that can accurately detect trace amounts of drugs by sampling the air, and signals detection with a visible change. The device is a dog.
 
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