How to Make Distillate Extraction With Refinement ?

 

Now that cannabis is transitioning into the legal market in more states, there has been increased interest in perfecting the cannabis extraction process. One step that’s key to the quality of the product is the refinement process.

 

Cannabis is a complex plant comprising over 550 chemical compounds, all having different extracting and drying requirements to preserve their unique characteristics and therapeutic effects. These chemicals are known as cannabinoids, with cannabidiol (CBD) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) being the most popular.

 

While most extractive methods are effective, it’s important to further refine the raw cannabis extract to develop finished products, including topicals, edibles, vape oils, etc. Here’s what you need to know about cannabis extraction refinement to produce high-quality products for your clients.

 

What Exactly Is Cannabis Extraction Refinement?

To extract cannabis, a solvent-based (chemical) extraction process is used—this is not to be confused with the solventless (mechanical) process that results in cannabis concentrates. The solvent-based process uses chemicals (e.g., hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, or alcohol) to dissolve the trichomes, which are the parts of the cannabis plant that contain cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. These parts typically include the flowers, bracts (where the flowering buds originate), and leaves.

 

Once the solvent is removed, the extract is left behind. This primary extraction method can be manipulated to isolate specific extracts of CBD and THC derivatives. Cannabis extraction refinement is a multi-step process that further purifies the oil-like extract that’s still considered a “raw” or “crude” oil form. This form can be sold as-is leaving further processing up to the buyer or refined to make a more pure product ready to place on the market.

The Importance of Post-Processing and Refinement

The active ingredients in cannabis must be extracted and separated from the unwanted components. The contaminants may include chlorophyll, fats, waxes, and other substances. Different post-processing and refinement methods can be used depending on the desired end product.

 

As a secondary step, refinement plays a crucial role in isolating and purifying the extracted chemical components. Some of the benefits include the ability to:

 

Change the color of the cannabis extract

Increase the potency and other desired effects of the extract

Develop a specific chemical makeup for the extract

Control the desired consistency and appearance of the extract

As you can see, refinement is an integral part of the extraction process when you don’t want specific contaminants left behind that can impact the quality and safety of the product. Also, refinement offers the means to create CBD isolates, a 98-100 percent pure white powder with THC levels that fall below legal limits.

High-Quality Equipment Matters

The CBD market has snowballed and is expected to be more than $89 billion by 2026. As cannabis enters the legal market, consumers’ demand for a broader range of products is increasing. Diversity in cannabis end products is possible through cannabis extraction refinement.

 

There are many approaches to extracting cannabis derivatives, some better than others. The quality of the plant materials you start with matters, but the extraction method can significantly impact the quality and composition of the end product. However, even the best cannabis plants extracted using the preferred process can still produce poor quality products if using subpar equipment.

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