Posts Tagged ‘Butane’
Contaminant Remediation in Hydrocarbon Extraction
There are several forms of potential contamination that can render an otherwise great output product into something deemed “low quality” or even unsellable. With a little ingenuity and understanding of what exactly we are trying to remove from our hydrocarbon extracts, we can easily create a high-quality end product. With the use of inline contaminant…
Read MoreColor Remediation in BHO Extraction
The BHO extraction process, which is effective in producing a good extract, can sometimes contain unwanted constituents that affect the final color and taste of the hemp or marijuana extract. The solution? Color remediation. Through the color remediation process, the final extract achieved will be purer and have a more appealing color and taste, resulting…
Read MoreIs Butane Extraction Safe: How to Take Hydrocarbon Extraction Safety Precautions
Today, we’d like to take some time to discuss a less exciting albeit required piece to the cannabis processing puzzle — is butane extraction safe? For the sake of this article, our main focus will be closed-loop extraction utilizing light hydrocarbons as our primary extraction solvents -specifically butane. The most commonly accepted safety concern for…
Read MoreHow to Make Shatter
Shatter is a form of cannabis extract that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Shatter retains a lot of the plant’s flavors, as well as a high concentration of THC. The end product is pure and glass-like, and it’s often consumed through vaping or dabbing. One of the most popular ways to commercially make…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Hydrocarbon Extraction Process
The hydrocarbon extraction process is an extraction technique that uses hydrocarbon solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material. Cannabis industry professionals highly regard the hydrocarbon extraction method due to its low cost, high efficiency, and extraction quality. It’s no surprise that the hydrocarbon extraction process has become a widely popular choice for…
Read MoreWhat is Hydrocarbon Extraction?
Hydrocarbon extraction is a method used to extract cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and terpenes from cannabis plant material. It has become a widely popular extraction method for cannabis refinement in recent years, due to its low cost, efficiency, and extraction quality, as compared to alternative methods. The hydrocarbon extraction technique involves the…
Read MoreButane Extraction: Using Blended Solvents for the Best BHO
Utilizing a blend of butane and propane, i.e. “blended solvents”, can provide your butane extraction process with the capability to skillfully manipulate the quality and consistency of your output product, including the creation of BHO. Best Solvent Blend for Butane Extraction Many top extraction producers opt for a 70% butane/30% propane blend for shatter and…
Read MoreModern Grower: Cannabis Concentrates with Precision Extraction Solutions
Modern Grower & Precision Extraction are here to give you the scoop! Shatter, wax, and other concentrates represent one of the fastest-growing product lines in the cannabis market, but few people understand how high-end extractions actually take place. In the second installment of Modern Grower, series host Felix Fang (Sex + Munchies) crisscrosses the country…
Read MoreThe Truth About BHO Extraction
BHO commonly refers to “butane hash oil”, a cannabis or hemp extract made with hydrocarbon solvents such as butane, propane or a mix of both. The solvents used in BHO extraction strip the plant of its essential oils, including THC, CBD, terpenes, vitamins, antioxidants and other good things, creating a highly potent oil. BHO Extraction…
Read MoreBlast-Proofing: Cannabis Extractors Face Increasing Regulations
Blast-proofing is key in the face of increasing regulation. Learn more in this article by Nick Tennant, as featured in Marijuana Venture Magazine, October 15, 2015. Increasing Regulation When industries thrive, business gets regulated. Depending on where you operate or plan to operate your extraction business, regulation is either here or it’s on the way.…
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