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No More Winterizing?

Say it with me, NO -- MORE -- WINTERIZING! For years processors and extractors have been faced with the daunting task of post processing to refine crude oils to a state of which was suitable for...

The Extraction Evolution

As you consider the rapidly growing extraction market, your initial decisions will impact your entire cultivation and extraction workflow. Illustration: Marina Vorontsova Only 10 percent of the...

Solvents Most Commonly Used to Extract Botanical Oils. Are They Hazardous?

Are “Hazardous” Solvents used to Extract Botanicals Oils? Common misconceptions of manufacturing cannabinoid derived value-added concentrates exist. The Extraction of these botanical compounds can...

What is the difference between Delta-9-THC and Delta-8-THC?

THC is the primary psychoactive element found inside the cannabis plant. But there are actually different variations of the compound known as THC. Scientists often refer to THC as...

Solventless: Plus 6 methods for DIY

WATER HASH 101: Plus 6 methods for DIY Water Hash Water hash magnified. Photo: Marcus Bubbleman Water Hash 101 Water hash is a favorite method of making concentrates employed all over the world. Its...

Fastest solvent recovery method?

Solvent recovery is a vast bottleneck currently plaguing extractors everywhere, and we've found a way to fix it! Traditional methods include rotary or falling film evaporators; This system is...

What is Hydrocarbon Extraction?: A Complete Guide.

Hydrocarbon Extraction; A Complete Guide. Hydrocarbon; First: Some Definitions: Before we can begin our discussion, we need to clear up two commonly misunderstood words – “Organic” (when referring...

Ethanol/Alcohol Extraction. Crafting Concentrates For Medicine, Smoking and Edibles?

QUICK WASH ETHANOL (QWET) EXTRACTION QWET cannabis oil extraction involves freezing cannabis and ethanol before combining them to “wash” and harvest the cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis...

Terpenes: Are They Safe?

Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and other useful plants all over the world. You’ll almost always hear about terpenes when buying cannabis-based products, such as how...

Why Ethanol Works So Well for Botanical Extraction?

As the cannabis industry has mushroomed over the past few years, the share of the market attributed to cannabis extracts has burgeoned even faster. So far, two types of cannabis extracts, butane...