Step-by-step guides and SOPs for cannabis and hemp extraction methods including BHO, ethanol, CO2, and solventless techniques.
Learn how to make a 1-liter cannabis nano emulsion in your lab. Step-by-step SOP covering premix ratios, sonication parameters, and shelf stability tips.
Learn how to make live resin from fresh frozen cannabis. Expert guide covering flash freezing, propane-heavy solvent blends, extraction temps, and lab setup.
What Is a Closed Loop BHO Extraction System? A closed loop BHO extraction system is the industry standard for professional hydrocarbon cannabis and hemp extraction. Unlike open blasting methods, a closed loop system contains all solvents within a sealed circuit, recovering and recycling butane and propane throughout the process. This makes it safer, more efficient, [...]
What Is Color Remediation Chromatography? Color remediation chromatography (CRC) is a post-extraction purification technique that uses layered adsorbent media in a pressurized column to selectively remove pigments, chlorophyll, carotenoids, and other color-causing impurities from cannabis extracts. Originally adapted from the edible oil refining industry: where magnesium silicate and activated carbon have been used for decades [...]
What Is HHC and Why Is It Everywhere? HHC — hexahydrocannabinol — has taken the hemp and cannabis industry by storm. But what exactly is it, and how is it manufactured at scale? If you've been wondering how to make HHC from THC oil, you're not alone. It's one of the most requested topics from [...]
What Are BHO THCa Diamonds? BHO diamonds are crystallized THCa structures grown from hydrocarbon extracts through controlled supersaturation. Unlike solventless rosin diamonds that rely on mechanical separation, BHO diamonds form when a concentrated live resin solution slowly precipitates THCa crystals over days to weeks inside a sealed vessel. The result is large, faceted crystals sitting [...]
What Is Ethanol Shatter? Ethanol shatter is a translucent, glass-like cannabis concentrate produced through cold ethanol extraction followed by winterization, solvent recovery, and vacuum purging. Unlike BHO (butane honey oil) shatter, ethanol shatter uses food-grade ethanol as the primary solvent — making it a popular choice for processors who want a safer, more accessible extraction [...]
What Are THCA Diamonds? THCA diamonds are crystalline structures of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid — the non-psychoactive precursor to THC. When done right, these crystals can test above 90% purity, making them one of the most potent concentrate products on the market. The process of growing them is called diamond mining, and it relies on controlled nucleation [...]
Introduction Choosing the right extraction solvent is one of the most critical decisions in cannabis processing. Whether you're building a new lab or optimizing an existing operation, understanding the science behind BHO extraction, ethanol extraction, and solvent polarity will directly impact your product quality, throughput, and bottom line. In this guide — based on our [...]
Cannabis extraction is the process of separating the active compounds (such as CBD and THC) from the plant material of the cannabis plant. There are several different methods of cannabis extraction, each with its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we will explore the different methods of cannabis extraction and [...]
