Ask Me Help Desk

Ask Me Help Desk (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum.php)
-   Chemistry (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=68)
-   -   Where do I find chemicals not sold in stores (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/showthread.php?t=766734)

  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:17 PM
    griffdog
    Where do I find chemicals not sold in stores
    I want to do a experiment but can't find the chemicals to do it.
  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:19 PM
    Curlyben
    Often special licences are required for holding certain types of chemical.
    Really depends what you are looking for and in what quantity.

    What did you have in mind ?
  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:28 PM
    joypulv
    So many chemicals are used to make either drugs or bombs that they aren't available except to science labs, universities, and governments. Or possibly certain manufacturers.
  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:28 PM
    griffdog
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    Often special licences are required for holding certain types of chemical.
    Really depends what you are looking for and in what quantity.

    What did you have in mind ?

    Nothing that could put you at risk just like stuff you can't find in stores just like chemicals in a chemistry kit just soled as multiple items
  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:29 PM
    griffdog
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    So many chemicals are used to make either drugs or bombs that they aren't available except to science labs, universities, and governments. Or possibly certain manufacturers.

    Not drugs like stuff to do a science experiment
  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:40 PM
    joypulv
    Without telling us what you want, we can't help you.
    I just bought some oxalic acid crystals on eBay. The seller sold all sorts of chemicals in powder form. (There are many restrictions on shipping chemicals too, especially if liquid!)
  • Sep 11, 2013, 01:43 PM
    griffdog
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    Without telling us what you want, we can't help you.
    I just bought some oxalic acid crystals on ebay. The seller sold all sorts of chemicals in powder form. (There are many restrictions on shipping chemicals too, especially if liquid!)

    So should I buy them on Amazon or eBay
  • Sep 11, 2013, 02:05 PM
    joypulv
    WE DON'T KNOW because you won't tell us what you want. This is going in circles. Not even circles.
  • Sep 11, 2013, 02:18 PM
    griffdog
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    WE DON'T KNOW because you won't tell us what you want. This is going in circles. Not even circles.

    Like boric acid
  • Sep 11, 2013, 02:20 PM
    griffdog
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by griffdog View Post
    like boric acid

    Or hydrogen peroxide
  • Sep 11, 2013, 03:35 PM
    smearcase
    CVS, Walmart etc for hydrogen peroxide.

    Boric Acid is a poison according to this link:
    Boric acid poisoning: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    What are you building?
  • Sep 11, 2013, 05:00 PM
    griffdog
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smearcase View Post
    CVS, Walmart etc for hydrogen peroxide.

    Boric Acid is a poison according to this link:
    Boric acid poisoning: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    What are you building?

    The big version of elephants toothpaste, Check it out


    Science Projects Experiments, Educational Toys & Science Toys | Steve Spangler Science
  • Sep 11, 2013, 05:08 PM
    smearcase
    Saw the peroxide but not boric acid.
  • Sep 11, 2013, 05:33 PM
    joypulv
    Boric acid is usually sold in hardware stores in powder form, as a pest control like cockroaches. You can also order it online from countless places.
  • Sep 11, 2013, 05:58 PM
    N0help4u
    Dollar general use to sell boric acid in the roach poison section. I have powder nickel for sale.

  • All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:41 AM.