Hydrocarbon to Biomass ratios One of the commonly overlooked questions when preparing to extract cannabis is how much solvent you will need as well as how much you will lose/consume in the process. Most extraction machines advertise as a closed loop...
A General Hydrocarbon Overview One primary method of extracting cannabis for its essential oils involves the use of solvents, more commonly known as hydrocarbons or LPG’s (liquefied petroleum gases). Commonly used hydrocarbons for cannabis extraction include butane and...
The CentrifugeThe centrifuge, a key piece to any lab. The centrifuge is used for “wet” extracts (sugar sauce, wet batter, anything that has liquid “terps” left in it). This product needs to be on heat in an oven or on a slide warmer until the...
In the botanical extract and CBD industry, manufacturers employ a robust assortment of filter media to carry out the color remediation process. Color remediation columns (CRC), offer incredible value, effectively and efficiently removing undesirable compounds such as pigments, contaminants, carotenoids, and chlorophyll from the oil....