Ethanol is what is called a “polar” solvent. Therefore, it will be more hydrotropic, meaning it will want to bind to the water-soluble components of the plant. As a result, this makes for a more full-spectrum extract. With hydrocarbon, the solvent is...
Carbon dioxide extraction is the method that creates most oil for vape cartridges. It’s made using high temperatures and a high-pressure form of carbon dioxide as the solvent. The complicated nature of this extraction technique means you’ll need some...
Hydrocarbon extraction is the most popular extraction method used to strip the cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and terpenes from cannabis plant material. The process involves the use of hydrocarbons such as propane or butane as the solvent to extract...
Extraction techniques are used to separate the THC rich components of cannabis and remove them from the plant matrix. Various methods can divide plant material into parts, or extracts, that contain different chemicals. These methods include solvent-less and solvent...
What is CBD? The cannabis plant has a naturally occurring chemical compound called CBD. CBD works in a similar way that THC works in that it binds with the CB1 and CB2 receptors found in the endocannabinoid system to create a physiological reaction. CBD was first...
There is always confusion when it comes to pesticide use in the i502 industry. The Liquor and Cannabis Control Board screens all products for unapproved herbicides. It also provides growers with a list of pest-control methods that are approved. Today, we will discuss...
