This issue of material quality is most certainly not exclusive to Epi/Havoc. Every sponsor on this board who has developed a product with some exotic obscure (or not) material is suspect and or susceptible to these very same issues (including retailers who provide bulk powders) as well. Popularity, charm, sponsorship, free tester products, special sales, board member discounts and free T-shirts do not exclude any from this. If we are going to have a "consumer advocate vigilante group" then lets be sure that we don't target just those who are in competition and or with an agenda. Every one is suspect and should be "audited" for quality purposes. Whether intentionally or ignorantly, manufacture specification defects, deviations and or tampering that reach the consumer are not exclusive to just one company. Ask our cats and dogs how they feel about their food supply and industry controls and regulations.As knowledgeable as you may or may not be this has to be the most intelligent thing I have seen you write in my some 5 years reading your posts. Pleasant surprise