CO2 Extraction vs Ethanol Extraction: Costs of Operation

Description

With any hemp or botanical extraction startup, there are a number of operational costs that have to be taken into account to ensure a successful operation. Among those costs are the extraction technique and solvents used to produce your final products. When it comes to extraction solvents extraktLAB utilizes a supercritical CO2 method because of its safety, efficiency, and long-term profitability. With a cost-comparison to ethanol, CO2 alone costs $.04 per pound as opposed to an exponential $4.71 per pound of ethanol, it’s clear on overhead costs alone that ethanol is the costlier option when for any extraction operation. On top of that, the cost of solvent loss is staggering with ethanol costs ranging from $4000 to $7800 per day as opposed to only $200 to $300 when using supercritical CO2 extraction methods. In this presentation, Dr. Jon discusses the various costs associated with two popular extraction techniques, ethanol and CO2, to help you determine which option is the best choice for long-term financial growth, sustainability, and profitability in your own extraction business. Listen in as Dr. Jon highlights the looming costs of ethanol extraction and the profitability of CO2 extraction when considering your own extraction startup.