What is the Beat Method for Extracting CBD?

There are several ways to extract CBD oils from hemp. The most popular methods use supercritical CO2 or ethanol to dissolve cannabinoids that are in the resinous plant trichomes, leaving the undissolved plant material to be discarded as waste.

Many cannabis experts agree that the CO2 extraction method is the best for producing a high-quality oil that stays potent longer, supercritical CO2 extracts to be cleaner and safer than ethanol derived oils for the following reasons:

PURITY

Ethanol extracts carry with them known and unknown risks related to prolonged and repeated exposure to unnatural denaturant chemicals, that are added to pure ethanol to make the extraction method affordable. Although these chemicals are often removed to “safe” levels, they are not fully removed from extracts. The remaining solvent contaminants are called chemical residuals by the FDA and must be controlled and tested because the residuals have “no therapeutic benefit” and in some cases are toxic or carcinogenic at high levels.

Why is SCF CO2 better than Ethanol Extraction?

TESTING USING INVALID TEST METHODS

A partial list of common denaturants include: acetone, isopropyl alcohol, hexane, hexanes, heptane, butanol, methyl tertiary butyl ether. Testing for “safety” is required but residuals are not always measured in hemp extracts with validated test methods considering the specific denaturant mixture used in extraction. Rather, a generic solvent method is typically employed. This means the risk of missing a major potential contaminant is highly increased.

UNKNOWN RISK OF NEGATIVE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES

Health dangers of such additives are well documented but only partially understood in the context of cross factors including age, health, drug interactions, effects on the brain and cognitive & emotional function, and susceptibility to negative health consequences. Despite all the years of research, more research investigating the long-term solvent exposure in humans is needed to accurately assess risk. Due to these reasons, the healthy, natural CBD you expect from hemp may not be so healthy.

SUMMARY

CO2-derived hemp and CBD oils are widely regarded as the highest quality, chemical residue-free oils produced. CO2 extraction has advantages over ethanol as the extraction media is on many different levels. Drastically lower operating costs are a key benefit of CO2 extraction. Over time, lower operating costs accumulate and continue to build value throughout the life of the equipment.

For the company and consumers alike, CO2 extraction is the best possible method of extracting CBD. It is completely safe and creates very little waste for the company producing it. CBD extracted this way is going to be the purest it can possibly be and contain no harsh chemicals or contaminants. When you’re looking for CBD products for yourself, you should look for companies that extract their CBD in this method. Reputable companies all list their extraction method on their site so you can be sure you’re getting the best possible products.