HI/Red Phosphorus Step 1: Tablet Extraction

HI/Red Phosphorus
Step 1: Tablet Extraction

Pseudoephedrine tablets ground up using
any type of grinder

Tablets extracted with water or polar solvent
(MeOH, denatured alcohol)

Filter off pill binder material

Evaporate off solvent to leave
pseudoephedrine solid

• Fire hazard!!