15
Apr
Ethanol for Extraction: 200 Proof, 190 Proof, or Ever Clear?
Ethanol production contributed $34.7 billion to the country’s GDP. Manufacturers use that solvent to make sanitizers, extract oils, and as a cleaning agent.
Alcohol grading depends on the solvent’s concentration and the impurities present. In this article, you’ll learn what makes 200 proof ethanol vital in extraction procedures. And factors making it better than 190 proof ethanol or Everclear.
What is 200 Proof Ethanol for Extraction?
Vendors call the product 100% absolute, anhydrous, or dehydrated alcohol. However, it’s challenging to gain...
21
Feb
Ethanol for Winterization: All You Need to Know
Ethanol for Winterization: All You Need to Know
Do you need high-quality botanical oils? You’re going to need an excellent dissolving solvent such as ethyl alcohol and an easy, affordable, and safe technique such as ethanol for winterization.
The advantage of using ethanol is that you’ll increase your product’s potency by extracting most of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and alkaloids in a high percentage. Moreover, you’ll also effectively sieve out impurities such as chlorophyll, fats, waxes, and lipids. But how do you use alcohol for the winterization process? Below you’ll find out all you need...
21
Feb
Ethanol for Winterization vs. Extraction for Extraction
Ethanol for Winterization vs. Extraction for Extraction
Ethanol for Winterization vs. Extraction for Extraction; a financial report predicts that botanical oil sales will grow by 700% from $6 billion in 2016 to $50 billion in 2026. That massive boom will increase demand for resources such as ethanol used in extracting and purifying botanical oil.
Lately, there have been many questions surrounding alcohol use. For example, is the solvent effective for winterization or extraction?
The answer is both. However, you’re bound to extract a mediocre product without the proper technique. But...