Opioids
Fentanyl HCl (powder)
Street names: Fent HCl, China White (sold as)
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⚡What it does
- Same as fentanyl — opioid euphoria, sedation
⚠Key risks
- Lab-purity powder is far stronger than street mixes
- Weighing errors are fatal
- Cross-contaminates everything it touches
✚Overdose signs
- Pinpoint pupils
- Respiratory arrest
- Cyanosis (blue skin)
📋Quick facts
Also known asFent HCl, China White (sold as)
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classSchedule II / analogue prosecutions (US)
AppearanceFine white crystalline powder, indistinguishable from other white powders
Street price~$60–$120/gram wholesale equivalent; highly variable
Legal statusIllegal to possess without prescription; trafficking = federal felony
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: DEA, NIDA
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl HCl (powder) | Schedule II / analogue prosecutions | Lab-purity powder is far stronger than street mixes; Weighing errors are fatal | ~$60–$120/gram wholesale equivalent |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
| Acetylfentanyl | Schedule I | ~5–15× weaker than fentanyl but still deadly at gram-level mistakes; Frequent cause of cluster overdoses | ~$25–$60/g where found |
| Furanylfentanyl (Fu-F) | Schedule I | Linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses 2016–2018; Potency similar to fentanyl | ~$20–$50/g |
| Methoxyacetylfentanyl | Schedule I | Potency comparable to or exceeding fentanyl; Tiny dosing errors fatal | Rare |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Fentanyl HCl (powder) look like?
Fine white crystalline powder, indistinguishable from other white powders
What are the signs of a Fentanyl HCl (powder) overdose?
Pinpoint pupils; Respiratory arrest; Cyanosis (blue skin) Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Lab-purity powder is far stronger than street mixes Dependence can develop with regular use.