HMA reagent analysis

There are more substances than colors, so to increase analysis precision use a kit with multiple reagents. Exact color of a reaction depends on adulteration, quantity, lighting, temperature, exposure to air, storage, as well as reagent quality and degradation. Positive or negative result does not indicate if a substance is safe. No substance is 100% safe.

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Reagent colour reaction chart for HMA
Documented reagent colour reactions for HMA.

Marquis reagent — HMA

White · Red

HMA

Source text (English): dark red

Mecke reagent — HMA

White · Brown

HMA

Source text (English): dark brown

Mandelin reagent — HMA

Yellow · Green · Brown

HMA

Source text (English): dark brown > brown

Liebermann reagent — HMA

White · Black

HMA

Source text (English): black

Froehde reagent — HMA

White · Black

HMA

Source text (English): black

Gallic reagent — HMA

No reaction

HMA

Source text (English): no color change

Colour swatches are illustrative, not measured colour values or reaction timing. Original reference observations are preserved below each result.

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