Abstract |
This report describes the analytical characterization of 16 hashish samples confiscated in Italy. The samples were solvent extracted and subjected to GC-MS analysis for the separation and quantitation of the main cannabinoids. One of the analyzed samples was shown to contain extraneous compounds, identified as resin acids characteristic of colophony ( rosin). Colophony is a natural resinous product obtained from various species of pine, spruce, and larch; it is a skin sensitizer and its fumes produce nonspecific irritation that can cause bronchial asthma. Similar adulterations of hashish have not been reported previously; therefore, at present there is no information about the effects of smoking colophony or a combination of hashish and colophony. It is presumed, however, that such a combination would be highly detrimental to the health of the user.
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Authors | Augusta Caligiani, Gerardo Palla, Brenno Bernardelli |
Journal | Journal of forensic sciences
(J Forensic Sci)
Vol. 51
Issue 5
Pg. 1096-100
(Sep 2006)
ISSN: 0022-1198 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17018088
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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