Hydrocarbon Extraction

Hydrocarbon extraction is a method that utilizes hydrocarbons like butane or propane as solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis. It produces various concentrates, including shatter and wax.

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  • Propane
    Propane is a three-carbon alkane that occurs as a gas at standard temperature. Propane is used as a solvent to create PHO and is higher quality than butane. Read More
  • Purging
    When residual solvent is removed from a concentrate, this process is referred to as purging. Read More
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  • Remediation
    Remediation is to the process of removing or reducing undesirable compounds, such as pesticides, residual solvents, or contaminants, from cannabis extracts or products. Read More