Analysis of some commonly found inhalants using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC MS) - Effect of substrates on the identification of inhalants.

Inhalant abuse is a serious and ever-evolving problem for our society. Inhalants are abused more commonly by teenagers and adolescents. Inhalants such as glue, paint thinners, correction fluid, and nail paint remover are easily available in the market which makes them readily abused.

Classification of illicit liquors based on their geographic origin using Attenuated total reflectance (ATR) - Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and chemometrics.

In recent decades vibrational spectroscopy especially infrared (IR) spectroscopy has emerged as a fast, sensitive, and reliable technique in classifying alcoholic beverages based on geographic origin. However, Attenuated total reflectance (ATR) - Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has not been used in many studies. In the present study, an attempt has been made to classify 75 samples of illicit liquor from different regions of India based on their geographical origin.

Analysis of Illicit Liquor by Headspace Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HS-GC-MS): A Preliminary Study.

Illicit liquors are illegally manufactured to evade taxes and represent the majority of unrecorded liquors in developing countries. Because there are no standards, the composition of illicit liquors varies greatly from sample to sample. In the current study, we analyzed the volatile components of 27 different illicit liquors via samples collected from various locations in the northern region of India.