Stimulants

Pure Caffeine Powder

Street names: Bulk caffeine, Caffeine anhydrous, Pre-workout powder

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⚡What it does

PURE POWDER = OVERDOSE RISK — 1 tsp pure caffeine can be FATAL; FDA warned after deaths
Teaspoon-measuring errors kill
Cardiac arrhythmia, seizures at high doses
Sold as supplement — no childproof packaging requirement historically
Pre-workout scoop culture normalizes bulk powders

Also known asBulk caffeine, Caffeine anhydrous, Pre-workout powder

CategoryStimulants

Schedule / classUnregulated supplement (FDA warned 2018)

AppearanceWhite powder — 1 teaspoon ≈ 28 cups of coffee

Street price$10–$25 per 100g powder

Legal statusSupplement; FDA 2018 warning on bulk caffeine; some jurisdictions restrict

Last updated2026-09-17

Sources: FDA, NIDA

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
Pure Caffeine Powder	Unregulated supplement	PURE POWDER = OVERDOSE RISK — 1 tsp pure caffeine can be FATAL; FDA warned after deaths; Teaspoon-measuring errors kill	$10–$25 per 100g powder
DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine)	Illegal dietary supplement	LINKED TO DEATHS — heart attacks, strokes in young healthy users; soldiers died on DMAA supplements; Narrow safety margin — small overdose causes cardiac events	$30–$60 per pre-workout tub

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

What does Pure Caffeine Powder look like?

White powder — 1 teaspoon ≈ 28 cups of coffee

What are the signs of a Pure Caffeine Powder overdose?

Racing irregular heartbeat; Vomiting, tremors; Seizures Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

PURE POWDER = OVERDOSE RISK — 1 tsp pure caffeine can be FATAL; FDA warned after deaths Dependence can develop with regular use.

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