Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction

Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction is a method using carbon dioxide in its supercritical state as a solvent to extract cannabinoids and other compounds from cannabis. Considered a safe and efficient method.

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  • Butane
    Butane is an organic compound which forms as a gas at room temperature. It is one of the more prominent solvents for cost effective cannabis concentrate extraction and is used in a wide variety of products. Read More
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  • Cannabinoids
    Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. There are over 60 known cannabinoids that interact differently with the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. One of the most(...) Read More
  • 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.(...) Read More