Closed-loop extraction system

Closed-loop Extraction recycles hydrocarbon solvent or CO2 in a closed system, without releasing gas into the air. This process usually refers to butane or propane extraction and is much safer than open blasting. In fact, it is law Colorado concentrate producers to use this technique.

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