Third Party Certifications: How Safe is your CBD Product?
While it is always good practice to request third-party testing results for CBD products, they can’t always guarantee a pure and safe product. Denatured ethanol extraction can cause residual solvents and other materials to end up in the product at “acceptable” levels according to regulations. In this article we discuss what you need to know when it comes to third party testing and residual contamination in CBD products.
Distillation Equipment Buyer’s Guide
Have you looked at the differences in equipment used for thin film distillation? In this article, we compare the benefits and detriments of wiped film distillation to short path distillation equipment for CBD oil and cannabis processing.
Seven Questions to Answer for Hemp Processing Startups
Are you taking the first steps in creating your own hemp processing startup? Want to know some inside information from an expert in the field? In this article, extraktLAB founder and CEO, Dr. Jon Thompson, personally reveals seven important questions for any startup to consider when building their new project.
Top Hemp Extraction Plant Design Considerations
There are dos and don’ts in getting any extraction operation going - hemp extraction is no exception. In this article, we examine a number of extraktLAB processing and extraction process design practices for conversion of hemp flowers into cbd oils. We discuss how to...
No Solute Left behind: Supercritical Fluids vs Liquid Solvents
In this article, extraktLAB R&D Chemical Engineer, Aaron Iwen, discusses the difference between supercritical fluids and liquid solvents and focuses on the primary factor for producers to consider when choosing their extraction solvents: solvation power. No...
A Terpene Formulation Guide from Capture to Product
This article examines a variety of topics regarding cannabis derived terpenes. From proposed health benefits, to extraction methods, and product formulations, this is a terpene formulation guide for any producer looking to optimize terpenes in their production. If...
What Parents Should Know About CBD
In this article, we will explore more about CBD and many of the positives and negatives associated with kids in the world of CBD, including present risks, unknowns and how parents can make the healthiest choices when considering CBD and their own children. Because the...
igwLAB: The Ultimate Manufacturing Execution System for Hemp Processing
This article illustrates the numerous features and benefits of extraktLAB's igwLAB- a Manufacturing Execution and Quality Tracking System (MES) tailor made for the hemp and cannabis manufacturing industry From receiving and extracting biomass to packaging a final...
Annotated Glossary of Distillation Terminology
Distillation techniques and technology have many variations and configurations. In this post, we provide simple definitions for commonly used distillation terminology along with commentary. This should help sharpen up communications and aid in equipment decision...
Growing Trends in Cannabis Distillation
The following article dives into several prominent trends in the world of cannabis distillation including GMP compliance, reduced maintenance, full automation and more. It highlights extrakLAB’s latest distillation technology in the fracTron and clearSTILL. ...
Short Path Distillation vs. Wiped Film Distillation
The following article explains the key differences between short path and wiped film distillation equipment and techniques. We discuss the operation of the equipment and also compare and contrast some key distillation operating parameters. For years, the cannabis...
Let’s Be Clear: a Guide for Distillation Clarity
Distillation Methods and Troubleshooting Wiped Film Evaporators So you have grown, harvested, dried, bucked, and extracted your hemp into CBD oils. The next step is to dewax, remove any solvent, decarboxylate, and then distill the oil to turn it into a beautiful...
Could fracTron Replace your Rotovaps?
Advances in Distillation: fracTron vs. Rotary Evaporators Does your cannabis processing company use rotary evaporators for distillation and solvent recovery when making CBD oil? How many rotovaps do you need to use? What throughput are they capable of producing? Do...
Free Live Tour – 5 ton daily facility – RSVP Now
Join the extraktLAB team March 12, 2020 at 10am CST, for a tour of a facility that produces 5 tons of biomass every single day using supercritical co2 extractors. The tour will be hosted by Dr. Jon Thompson. Click the image below to register:
Denatured Ethanol Questions Without Answers
Chemical residuals are often left behind when ethanol extraction companies use denatured or specially denatured ethanol to extract CBD from hemp. Unlike food grade ethanol, denatured ethanol is initially much less expensive. However, denatured ethanol can carry a wide...