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CBT Precision Supplement - August 2019 - in Issue
CBT Precision Supplement - August 2019 - in Issue
CBT Precision Supplement - August 2019 - in Issue
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INTRODUCTION
A LETTER FROM
THE FOUNDERS
I
t is with deep appreciation to our valued cus-
tomers that Precision® Extraction Solutions has
grown to be the industry leader in hemp and
marijuana extraction equipment, technology,
training, and consulting.
We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver
the highest quality products and services in the
industry. Our team’s innovative spirit, coupled
with our company-wide commitment to customer
success, propels Precision forward. People drive
performance, and we truly believe that the Preci-
sion team of professionals is made up of the best
people you will find.
Precision extraction systems are world-
renowned for quality, safety and precise operation;
hence why more award-winning concentrates are
made with Precision than any other brand.
Precision’s patent-pending equipment is
certified for use in all regulated U.S. jurisdic-
tions and fully compliant for Class 1, Division 1
its essential oils, including THC, CBD, capsules and all concentrates (dabs, oil,
FOUNDER, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
terpenes, vitamins, antioxidants and wax, shatter and more). Extraction is
other good things, creating a highly essential to achieve consistent dosage
potent oil. and products.
THE BASICS
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THE KEY TO
UNLOCKING
MARIJUANA &
HEMP CHEMISTRY
T
he marijuana and hemp plants
can be compared to a lock,
hiding its true treasure—can-
nabinoid and terpene content—
behind its plant matter. The bulk
of these compounds, whether THC, CBD,
alpha-pinene or beta-caryophyllene, among
others, are found in the resin gland heads.
Also known as trichomes, these mushroom-
shaped structures can be found on the flow-
ers or leaves of the marijuana or hemp plant.
Most cannabinoids and the vast majority
of terpenes are extremely volatile, mean-
ing they break down or dissipate rapidly in
certain conditions such as extreme heat or
pressure. Separating these compounds from
the biomass has blended art and science
during the course of the past decade.
Multiple ways to unlock these cannabi-
noids and terpenes from the plant structure
exist, just as there is more than one way to
open a lock. But while you can force open a
lock with a screwdriver, the best way to open
one remains using a key designed for that
lock, and the key to unlocking marijuana or
hemp’s potential is in solvent-based extraction.
While there are other solvents out there
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ARGUABLY NO
ing points, butane and propane, chlorophylls and other water-solu-
or a combination thereof, allow ble compounds that can negatively
extractors to capture the complete affect your equipment and hurt
BETTER KEYS
essence of a cannabis variety by your product’s quality.
dissolving those resin gland heads Small-scale operators have
and pulling all cannabinoids and figured out a work-around to this
IN THE HISTORY
terpenes from the plant matter problem by simply chilling their
without the use of extreme pres- ethanol to -40°F, which leaves be-
sures or temperatures. Indeed, hind most to all of those unneces-
butane and propane extractors
generally operate at 50-150 PSI of
pressure.
OF EXTRACTION sary fats, waxes and chlorophylls.
So how does an extractor chill
the quantity of ethanol it takes to
The low boiling point of these
solvents also allows extractors to THAN ORGANIC process 2,000, 5,000, or 10,000
pounds of biomass per day?
SOLVENTS.
remove them without risking evapo- It comes down to properly engi-
rating heat-sensitive cannabinoids neered equipment, proper mass bal-
or terpenes. Propane has a boiling ance and proper post-processing pro-
point of -43.6°F, while butane has a cedures with end-to-end solutions
boiling point of 30.2°F. To put that gasses escape the system and put fa- less flammable than both butane engineered by professionals. This is
into perspective, myrcene, a terpene cilities and employees at risk, while and propane, making it safer to why Precision® Extraction Solutions
commonly found in most cannabis requiring that the location itself be operate for employees and in an launched its KPD series. The team
varieties, has a boiling point around up to Class 1 Division 1 hazardous industrial/urban environment. at Precision Extraction looks at our
331-334°F, while delta-9-THC has a areas standards. Ethanol’s slightly higher boiling clients’ needs to understand what
boiling point of 314.6°F. So, how can large-scale busi- point also means that processors it takes for an end-to-end process
Most artisanal extractors and nesses process 2,000 pounds of will need to decarboxylate or distill to integrate into their businesses.
some moderate-scale operators biomass or more per day using their products to ensure that no That’s part of what differentiates our
(those who process less than 1,000 organic solvents? The large-scale residual solvents remain in con- company: We are end-to-end process
pounds of biomass per day) utilize key for organic-solvent exctraction sumer products. integrators, working with you from
butane or propane extraction tech- is ethanol. What also differentiates ethanol equipment selection and facility de-
nology and yield a product that has a Ethanol, like butane and pro- from butane and propane is that sign to post-process assistance. And
beautiful light color and a terpene- pane, has a relatively low-boiling ethanol is polar protic, meaning our work never stops, as our R&D
rich smell. But scaling propane or point (173°F), but, contrary to the it has a positive molecular charge. team always tests new processes,
butane systems can be costly, as other two solvents, it requires no This positive molecular charge parameters and system designs to
larger systems require more safety pressure to extract compounds means ethanol will bind extremely ensure you are getting the most from
precautions to ensure no flammable from plant matter. Ethanol is also well with cannabinoids and your crop and your tools.
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TO STARTING AN
EXTRACTION
BUSINESS
MORE THAN 70 PERCENT of today’s legal marijuana and hemp sales processes and regulations. process, you will have to
are concentrates and infused products, and extracts constitute the Also, some municipalities are be flexible with what your
fastest-growing segment of the market. extraction-friendly, others municipality is requesting.
are not. From an applicant’s
With that kind of demand, you can bet that entrepreneurs, investors
Pick a locale that has standpoint, it is always better
and cannabis businesses are flocking to get a part of the red-hot market
reasonable access to raw to have more information
niche. However, compared to many other cannabis-based businesses, material to process and is so you are well prepared for
starting an extraction operation is a rather complex proposition. geographically convenient any questions that might
Although, with the proper guidance, you can be producing extracts in for properly executing your come up. This can come in
record time. In this article, we will discuss the ins and outs of starting a business plan. the form of code standards,
commercial extracts lab in 10 easy-to-digest steps. engineering documents
3 PREPARE
YOUR LICENSE
and/or references. Some
municipalities may not have
1 UNDERSTAND
YOUR BUSINESS
CONCEPT.
should be addressed prior
to moving forward with any
planning.
equipment you choose, the
size and layout of the lab,
from primary extraction to
APPLICATIONS.
Once you identify your
preferred locale, you’re ready
a solid grasp of extraction
regulations, and it may well
be up to you to educate them.
A well-thought-out business According to Nick Ten- post processing and packag- to make your pitch to the You may consider retain-
concept is vital to develop- nant, co-founder of Preci- ing rooms. local municipality for what ing an experienced local
ing a successful extraction sion® Extraction Solutions, may well be a very lucrative attorney to help facilitate
operation.
What is your niche?
“These are often the first
questions we ask of new 2 IDENTIFY
THE IDEAL
license. The process is usually
pretty straightforward. The
the licensing process.
7 ORDER YOUR
EQUIPMENT.
With the assistance of your
your unique product is of
paramount importance. An
inefficient, unknowledge-
team, you should already able or sloppy operator can
know all the equipment to cost you a lot of money. It’s
purchase for your lab. Dur- best to get things correct,
ing the lab construction, you right out of the gate.
should start ordering your Extract and extract-in-
equipment. Work with your fused products are anticipat-
equipment manufacturer to ed to ultimately be 90% of all
target lead times, delivery marijuana and hemp sales.
and installation times. If you’re ready to take the
plunge, follow these steps
8 INSTALLATION,
INSPECTION
AND FIELD
and you’ll be on the way to a
lucrative future in the can-
nabis extraction business.
VERIFICATION. Precision extraction
Prior to final municipal equipment utilizes organic
inspections, your equipment solvents, the most efficient
will need to be installed. method to commercially
Upon installation, a state- extract essential oil from
licensed engineer qualified hemp and marijuana plants,
regulations. It is absolutely of today’s legal to provide a field verification including CBD, THC and ter-
essential that your property marijuana and hemp of your equipment and pene compounds, for medi-
sales are concentrates
be properly zoned and you the installation will make cal and other applications.
and infused products.
have the blessing of your a personal inspection. Organic solvent extraction
Extracts constitute
target municipality before the fastest-growing This is a typical municipal is a method of extracting
financially committing to a segment of the requirement, and your botanical oils approved by
property. Whether leasing marketplace. equipment manufacturer the U.S. Food and Drug
or buying, consider mak- can arrange for the field Administration (FDA).
ing your lease or purchase verification. Our extraction systems
agreement contingent upon about the vital intricacies into play. Precision are certified for use in all
obtaining licensing. of building a lab that is not
only compliant, but also
Extraction Solutions is
the only one-stop-shop 9 FINAL
INSPECTIONS.
regulated jurisdictions for
safe, effective operation and
5 BUILD YOUR
TEAM. You will need
a diverse team of experts
meets the unique needs of
your business.
Choosing the wrong
for all key team members,
streamlining an otherwise
confusing process.
Commonly referred to
as Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) and
the production of superior
concentrates. More concen-
trate awards have been made
to guide you in making team, or a wrong team depending on your locality, with Precision than any
your vision a reality. This
includes a designer, an ar-
chitect, multiple engineers,
member, can be very costly,
in terms of both time and
money. Even a two-month
6 PREPARE FOR
CONSTRUCTION,
HIRE A CONTRAC-
the AHJ may be the local
fire marshal or another
city inspector. Your AHJ
other brand.
Precision extraction sys-
tems are 3A food processing
a certified extraction equip- delay can mean millions in TOR. By the time you are will use your engineer’s and GMP compliant, and all
ment manufacturer and a lost revenue and strategic ready to build, you should field verification of all our extraction processing
project manager. advantage. A lab that has have a full list of equipment extraction equipment equipment is manufactured
This is not a light deci- poor work flow or missing and production processes installations to certify with the end consumer in
sion to make. The extrac- key ingredients can be laid out. It is your team’s that your lab is safe and mind, built to the highest
tion industry is so new disastrous to your ongoing job to make this vision regulatory compliant. The standards in the industry,
and specialized that most business. into a final construction AHJ relies on such field with sanitary, food-grade
of these professionals, This is where a print. Once you have a set verification, as well as its stainless steel. Insist on
including architects and professional extraction of stamped architectural own inspection, for the safe, quality oil and extracts
engineers, have no clue services company comes drawings, you will be ready final sign-off on your lab. … made with Precision.
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UPSTREAM PROCESS
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ANALYSIS
DEGUMMING MISCELLA
& WINTERIZATION FILTRATION DESOLVENTIZATION CRUDE OIL
POST PROCESSING
WATER SOLUBLE
CRYSTALLIZATION SONIFICATION CANNABINOIDS ANALYSIS
PRODUCTS