Posts Tagged ‘CO2 supercritical’
BHO vs. CO2 Extraction: Which is Better?
The extraction process for cannabis concentrate is a complex and often misunderstood subject. If you’re in the cannabis industry, it’s essential to understand the differences between butane hash oil (BHO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) extraction. This article will help you decide which method is best for your business – BHO vs CO2. BHO vs. CO2…
Read MoreRemoving Residual Solvents
Removing Residual Solvents in Solventless vs Hydrocarbon The terms residual solvent and residual solvent analysis get thrown around pretty regularly in the extraction industry. Today, we’re going to break down what this means, how it affects your extracts and end products and how legislators are regulating residual solvent analysis. Methods of Extraction Solventless vs Solvents…
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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