Be aware
More and more illegal methamphetamine labs are being set up on public lands - state forests, state parks, wildlife managements areas, etc.
While out hunting, hiking, nature viewing or doing other outdoor activities, if you see what appears to be a methamphetamine lab, contact your local law enforcement agency or conservation officer immediately.
Items to watch for
Signs of a methamphetamine lab include large quantities of common household products. Used as designed, these household products are generally safe. Mixed together, they can become explosive and/or give off toxic fumes.
Chemicals
- Acetone
- Alcohol (isopropyl or rubbing)
- Common cold pills containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
- Drain cleaner (sulfuric acid)
- Engine starter (ether)
- Iodine
- Heet/gasoline additives (methanol/alcohol)
- Lithium batteries
- Matches (red phosphorous)
- Muriatic acid
- Anhydrous ammonia
- Red Devil lye
- Salt (table or rock)
- Sodium metal
- Trichloroethane (gun cleaning solvent)
- Toluene
Equipment
- Aluminum foil
- Blender
- Bottles
- Cheesecloth
- Coffee filters
- Funnels
- Gas can
- Hot plate
- Jugs
- Paper towels
- Propane tank/thermos
- Pyrex dishes
- Rubber gloves/tubing
- Strainer
- Tape/clamps
- Thermometer
(Page prepared with information provided by the Chisago County Sherriff's office.)