M-2.5 ScCO2 Extractor
Part Number: #10-0145 (208-230V) | #10-0146 (380V)
The Fully Automated M-2.5 is perfect for the researcher or small-scale producer. It sits on a table top while providing a throughput of up to 8.8 lbs (4kg) per day.
The M-2.5 also comes standard with a HMI touchscreen interface to control data logging, temperature and pressure control.
M-2.5 Supercritical CO2 Extractor FEATURES & BENEFITS
Automation:
- Fully Automated
- Data Logging
- Customizable detectors, column volumes, C1D2 or ATEX
- Automated Vents and BPR
- Chilled Collector
Capability:
- Sub or Supercritical CO2 Extractions
- Subcritical Water or Co-solvents
- Wide Range of Temperatures -10 – 100ºC
- Large Pressure Range 800 – 5000 psi
Cleanability:
- Cleanable Vessels
- Cleanable Recycler with Top & Bottom Accessibility
Safety:
- Certified Vessels
OPTIONAL R&D FEATURES:
Table (sold separately); Infrared or UV/VIS Detector; Larger Column; Smaller Columns, Automated Process, Automated Vent Control, C1D2; Data Retransmit Module
GMP COMPLIANCE (available upon request):
Material certifications for contact surfaces, PTFE, Stainless steel; Instrument calibrations; Alarms; Recipes; ASME Section VIII Div 2 certified, listed CSA; UL/ETL 508A listed, CE (PED) Marked
PROCESSING CONTROL:
Large temperature range, -10ºC – 100ºC; Co-solvent pump (optional); Reliable pumps; Manual BPR for reliability & easier servicing without compressed air; Built-in recycle capacity; 800-5000 psi pressure range
General Specifications
| Dimensions (inches) | L48.375″ x W31.615″ x H40.688″ |
| Footprint (square feet) | 10.48 |
| Unit Weight (pounds) | 804 |
| Sound Pressure (db) | <50 |
M2.5 Extractor vs. Other Benchtop CO2 Extraction Systems – A comparison of the M2.5 to other benchtop extractors, highlighting its efficiency, customization, and cost-effectiveness.
Differentiated Features of the M2.5 Extractor – An explanation of the unique capabilities of the M2.5, including CO2 recycling, research customization, and superior extraction performance.
Chilled Recovery in Supercritical CO2 Extraction – An explanation of the benefits of chilled recovery in CO2 extraction, such as aroma preservation, higher yield, and reduced CO2 usage.
Applications
Botanical Extractions
- Extraction of essential oils.
- Extraction of plant material for use in nutraceuticals.
- General botanical extraction for research and development.
Pharmaceutical and Medical
- Extraction of pharmaceutical compounds.
- Medical implant cleaning.
- Cleaning of medical devices.
- Sterilization of materials including tissue scaffolds and bone tissue.
Food and Flavor Applications
- Extraction of food flavorings.
- Enhancing flavors in food and drinks.
- Processing foods with supercritical fluids for preservation.
Research and Development
- General laboratory research and experimentation .
- Process development and optimization
- Exploring a wide range of research applications, including flavors, polyphenols, antioxidants, drying, and defatting
- Study of physical solubility and phase behavior
- Material testing and procedure development on a small scale
Industrial and Manufacturing Applications
- Removal of extractables and leachables from polymers
- Removal of process aids from polymer fibers
- Removal of aromas from polymers
- Metal injection molding (MIM)
- Waterless textile dyeing
- Production of nanoparticles
- IC Wafer cleaning
Other Applications
- Aerogel drying
- Artifact restoration
- Fragrance extraction and creation
- Low-pressure flash chromatography
- Advanced sanitation
- Subcritical water extraction
- CO2 recycle
- Defatting
- Drying
- Liquid-liquid extractions
- Reactions
- Studying enhanced solvating effects with co-solvent addition
- Education, teaching about Supercritical Fluids Technology, and hands-on demonstrations
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