When to Test For Meth

It is recommended to test for meth before all property transactions.

Signs that a property warrants further testing include:

• A large amount of cold tablet containers that list Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine as ingredients.
• Jars containing clear liquid with a white or red colored solid on the bottom.
• Jars labeled as containing iodine or dark shiny metallic purple crystals inside of jars.
• Jars labeled as containing Red Phosphorus or a fine dark red or purple powder.
• Coffee filters containing a white pasty substance, a dark red sludge, or small amounts of shiny white crystals.
• Bottles labeled as containing Sulfuric, Muriatic or Hydrochloric Acid.
• Bottles or jars with rubber tubing attached.
• Glass cookware or frying pans containing a powdery residue.
• An unusually large number of cans of Camp Fuel, paint thinner, acetone, starter fluid, Lye, and drain cleaners containing Sulfuric Acid or bottles containing Muriatic Acid.
• Large amounts of lithium batteries, especially ones that have been stripped.
• Soft silver or gray metallic ribbon (in chunk form) stored in oil or Kerosene.
• Propane tanks with fittings that have turned blue.
• Occupants of residence going outside to smoke.
• Strong smell of urine, or unusual chemical smells like ether, ammonia or acetone. http://www.dea.gov/concern/clandestine_indicators.html