Solvent

Simply put, a Solvent is substance that dissolves a solute. It usually appears in the form of a liquid, but can be also be created as a gas. In cannabis extraction, solvents are liquids used to remove THC from the cannabis flower to create potent concentrates.

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    A Solvent-Free extraction is a process that has a 0ppm residual solvent concentration. It is a new term to refer to hydrocarbon extraction fully cleansed. Read More
  • Solvent Recovery
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