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Rational Behind Doping Agent Choices

1. Silica Glass Spheres

Pro's and Con's table
Pros Cons
Will not dissolve Very reflective (usually too much)
Different sizes Not readily available
Will never decompose PPE required
Difficult to uniformly mix such small quantities

2. Flour

Pro's and Con's table
Pros Cons
Both polar and non polar May decompose over time
affordable

3. Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)

Pro's and Con's table
Pros Cons
will not dissolve More expensive
Will not decompose Possible carcinogen

4. Caffeine Powder

Pro's and Con's table
Pros Cons
will not dissolve fully More difficult to get uniform powder
Will not decompose quickly Drug
Affordable

5. Aspirin Powder

Pro's and Con's table
Pros Cons
Both polar and non polar parts (Partially dissolve) Not all pills are the same (ie. coatings)
Affordable Drug
Unlikely to decompose Difficult to get to uniform powder

6. Talcum Powder

Pro's and Con's table
Pros Cons
Non organic, has long shelf life Some have added ingredients
Affordable May clump together during mixing stage