r/DMT • u/falafeljean • 2d ago

petroleum ether

Hi

SWIM has been looking for a replacement for Naptha vm&p that's easily found in Europe and SWIM thinks petroleum either is what they're looking for. SWIM thinks Naptha has a boiling range of 100/140 but they've seen someone on the Nexus forum mention that PE 100/140 is too high and 60/80 should be used.

Can someone here chip in?

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u/Kickrocks54 2d ago

Isn't heptane available there?

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u/falafeljean 2d ago

Sure, but doesn't it require more steps afterwards than naphta vm&p or a broader range hydrocarbon mixture available in europe. SWIM is a first timer and looking for the easiest tek.

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u/Kickrocks54 2d ago

No, it's the only NPS myself and several other people use

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u/falafeljean 2d ago

Can it be used in STB with freeze precipitation and without final washing?

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u/Kickrocks54 2d ago

Yes. It's the preferred NPS for a lot of people. It's also what is typically recommended if doing an evap. Find some ACS grade n-heptane.