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Misc Huffing ether ?

"There is nothing more helpless, irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge." - Hunter S. Thompson, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

I have huffed ether and wouldn't exactly recommend it. It is an interesting experience though. It is very trippy, much more so than nitrous oxide. I remember my mind disconnecting completely from my body. My sense of self was greatly diminished (not ego death but vaguely similar) and I was in another place where there were strange but inviting beings who had been expecting me. You get the "wah wahs" big time and it is all over in about one minute leaving you with a pretty uncomfortable headache.
 
If you have pure diethyl ether it shouldn't be harmful as long as you're responsible and know proper huffing procedure.
A small amount on a rag and titrate up until you find a comfortable dose.
Remember, starting fluid IS NOT PURE, it contains heptane and/other petroleum distillates and these will compete for oxygen being absorbed into your blood stream.
This is dangerous and WILL kill brain cells.
And yes it is technically possible to separate by fractional distillation, but please for the love of god don't attempt this unless you're an experienced chemist, but in which case you should have access to lab grade ether. Ether is highly explosive and putting a flame to a flask of ether is a great way to blow yourself up.
But if you do have pure lab or medical grade ether, it should be safe to use as long as your responsible.
 
Remember, starting fluid IS NOT PURE, it contains heptane and/other petroleum distillates and these will compete for oxygen being absorbed into your blood stream.
This is dangerous and WILL kill brain cells.
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... And inhaling ether, which also competes for oxygen, isn't toxic? The real reason you want to avoid petroleum distillates, is because some compounds like hexane get metabolised to neurotoxins. And they do e.g. defat nerves and the like, they're solvents. In the grand scheme of things, heptane is pretty safe though - it does not metabolise to a neurotoxin like hexane does. The important thing is that you alternate between breathing vapours and then breathing air - that is, dont lay down with a rag on your face, or you'll probably not wake up. (Heptane is actually the major component of Jeffery pine turpentine.)

I digress.

Huffing ether is stinky. very stinky. Ether boils at around 35C, just under body temperature, which means the main way it leaves your body is not through metabolism or urinating it out, but rather on your breath. So if you ingest ether, be prepared to smell like a paint marker for a day or so. It's also flammable as Satan's aftershave. The vapour is heavier than air and will "creep" along the floor, and if it finds an ignition source it can ignite. Also, it has a very high latent heat of evaporation - meaning when it evaporates, it makes things very cold. If you're huffing it off a rag, the rag can get frosty, and if you make direct contact on your skin it can lead to frostbite as well as solvent burns. (Ether dissolves the fats in your skin).

The experience is very similar to being incredibly drunk. With a dose of maybe a teaspoon or so, you can achieve a floaty, relaxed state. Inhaling more (up to maybe 50ml) will eventually lead to a semi-hallucinogenic stupor, loss of motor control, dissociation, and out-of-body experiences. The peak effects last maybe 5 or 10 minutes - ether readily evaporates - but can be extended somewhat by redosing.

For the amount of stinky, flammable vapour huffing ether produces, and the short duration of the "high", it's not really good for much more than a curio. Certainly not a party drug. Go read Erowid for more info.
 
Aye I guess I should have known that considering the amount of nitrous I've done haha
However I read somewhere that when used properly, ether and nitrous oxide are some of the few inhalants which don't kill brain cells, is this true?
 
I don't think regular ether usage is going to do you any favours. I'm pretty sure ether carries all the risks of alcohol drinking, albeit with less hangover. It's certainly not as toxic as chloroform, though.

Nitrous oxide has the side effect of depleting vitamin B12 with regular use. And of course, any inhalant gas that is taken to excess, so that you don't get enough oxygen, will eventually harm your body.

They are both "safe if used in moderation", let's say.

Regular ether usage would also be very, very hard to hide; you would smell like you were using gasoline as deodorant, aftershave, and shampoo. And you'd be unable to walk or speak.
 
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