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Thomas W
Wed Oct 26 2011, 01:31PM Print
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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Im thinking of setting up a full on chemistry lab at home
with distillation apparatus and all the rest of that glassware

what i want to know is, is it realy that common for people to be arrested
for owning a chemistry lab and chemicals that could be used to make X Y and Z explosives/ drugs?
(ive read all those terrifying storys on the net about people being arrested for owning say Potassium Nitrate)
cry

Thanks,
Tom Williamson
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Ash Small
Wed Oct 26 2011, 03:38PM
Ash Small Registered Member #3414 Joined: Sun Nov 14 2010, 05:05PM
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Being arrested for having unliscensed distillation apparatus is also a pretty serious offence.

I'm not saying what's in my chemical cupdoard on here, though. wink
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Thomas W
Wed Oct 26 2011, 04:43PM
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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so you need a licence for it now :P
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Forty
Wed Oct 26 2011, 05:47PM
Forty Registered Member #3888 Joined: Sun May 15 2011, 09:50PM
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use cash to buy the chemicals whenever possible.
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Ash Small
Thu Oct 27 2011, 04:15PM
Ash Small Registered Member #3414 Joined: Sun Nov 14 2010, 05:05PM
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Tom Williamson wrote ...

so you need a licence for it now :P

They don't like you distilling spirits (alcoholic) without paying taxes, so all distillation equipment in this country requires a license.
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Thomas W
Thu Oct 27 2011, 04:21PM
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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does it? :/ i just ordered some on ebay
the guy im buying it from is in england too.
Link2

EDIT: outbid :(
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Sulaiman
Thu Oct 27 2011, 09:30PM
Sulaiman Registered Member #162 Joined: Mon Feb 13 2006, 10:25AM
Location: United Kingdom
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You only need a license in UK if you intend to distill ethanol
due to HM Customs & Excise.
I've never heard of a license requirement for hobby chemistry use.

EDIT: ok, just 'phoned the police station and after about 15 min. they 'phoned back with this answer;

there is no specific law prohibiting home chemistry distillation equipment
BUT there is also no specific allowance either
... a legal grey area.

Surprisingly quick answer considering it's 11 pm !


Apparently I'm the first person in the entire burough of Sandwell to ask this question!
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Thomas W
Thu Oct 27 2011, 10:43PM
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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hehe thanks, is there anywhere cheap to buy glassware you know?
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Sulaiman
Thu Oct 27 2011, 10:51PM
Sulaiman Registered Member #162 Joined: Mon Feb 13 2006, 10:25AM
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sorry, it's decades since chemistry was a serious hobby
I guess eBay is cheapest.

You could try your local Uni for information/suppliers,
academics are usually helpful.
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Thomas W
Thu Oct 27 2011, 11:42PM
Thomas W Registered Member #3324 Joined: Sun Oct 17 2010, 06:57PM
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ok thanks :)
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