What is a closed-loop extraction system, and why does it matter? A closed-loop extraction system is a solvent-based extraction setup that recovers and reuses the solvent instead of venting it into the room or atmosphere. In cannabis processing, that usually means butane, propane, or a blend moving through biomass, dissolving cannabinoids and terpenes, then being [...]
Safety equipment extraction lab compliance starts here. For how federal reclassification affects lab compliance requirements, see our Schedule III analysis. What does a cannabis extraction lab actually need? A compliant facility requires, at minimum: a classified electrical system (C1D1 or C1D2), continuous LEL gas detection with an alarm set at no greater than 25 percent [...]
What Is Remediation in Cannabis Processing? When a cannabis batch fails testing, should you remediate it or destroy it? This is one of the most expensive decisions an extraction operator faces, and most people make it based on gut feeling rather than chemistry. Remediation is the process of bringing a non-compliant cannabis product back into [...]
If you've ever wondered why that bag of flower hits harder than anything you've ever smoked — but leaves you feeling off — you might be smoking sprayed cannabis. The sprayed flower epidemic is one of the cannabis industry's dirty secrets, and it's more widespread than most consumers realize. In this breakdown based on WKU [...]
If you’re running a cannabis or hemp extraction laboratory, lab safety isn’t optional — it’s the difference between a successful operation and a catastrophic failure. In this guide based on WKU Consulting’s lab safety breakdown, we cover the critical safety protocols every extraction lab needs to implement from day one. SOPs Are Your First Line [...]
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Safe Storage and Handling of Industrial Scale Ethanol Purpose: This SOP outlines the guidelines for the safe storage and handling of industrial scale ethanol in order to prevent accidents and injuries. Scope: This SOP applies to all employees who handle or work with industrial scale ethanol in the facility. Definitions: [...]
Pyrophoric reagents are chemicals that spontaneously ignite upon exposure to air. They are highly reactive and can pose a serious hazard in the laboratory, especially in the field of organic chemistry where they are often used. It is important to handle these reagents with caution and follow proper safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries. [...]
