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# Introduction, Equipment & Processes

## Introduction:

The legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in more countries has led to the explosive growth of the legal cannabis market. In this industry, the cannabis extraction laboratory is vital to producing high-quality cannabis extracts that meet consumer needs and preferences. This whitepaper offers an introduction to the cannabis extraction laboratory, covering the equipment, processes, and procedures used to produce top-notch cannabis extracts. It also examines the advantages and difficulties of running a cannabis extraction laboratory and provides advice on how to thrive in this rapidly changing industry.

## Equipment and Processes:

Hydrocarbon extraction in cannabis, also known as butane hash oil (BHO) extraction, is a process used to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material to create concentrated cannabis oil. 

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The process involves packing the cannabis buds or trimmings into a tube and using a solvent, such as butane, to extract the desired compounds from the plant material. The butane dissolves the cannabinoids and terpenes, which are then collected in a separate container.

The resulting oil is purged of any residual solvents using heat and vacuum pressure to create a pure, concentrated cannabis oil. This oil can be used in various ways (i.e., in vaporizers or making edibles).


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