We are going to Vietnam this year for holiday and I’ve read horror stories of poorly distilled alcohol in cocktails and such. Several tourists have died from methanol poisoning.

Would it be feasible to build a small detector for methanol? I’m okay with either a small chemical identification test or something like an IR spectrum analysis.

There are commercial test kits for professional laboratories but I need something affordable for regular consumers.

  • RoliversOP
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    2 days ago

    Hmm I’ve found that but that is not the kind of stuff I can take with me on the airplane.

    • KittenBiscuits@lemm.ee
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      2 days ago

      Probably simpler to take some duty free liquor from 1 airport before your final destination, and mix your own drinks