American
Chemical
Society
Cannabis, evolved.
SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS OF
CANNABIS EXTRACTIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS
ON CARBON DIOXIDE.
03.23.2015
Main Topic
How does CO2 enhance
consumer safety and
workplace safety in the
Cannabis industry today?
Qualification
2009
start of compliant grow
2010
start of dispensary to meet new 70/30 regulations
2011
begin CO2 extractions with APEKS
2012
first CO2 extractions to hit Colorado market
2013
perfecting extraction processes
2014
partner with PIC-SFC for new CO2 extraction technologies
2015
PIC-SFC system installed
Backstory
Cannabis Extraction History - a transition from art to science.
Traditional Hash
Bubble Hash
Technology Comparison
BUTANE/ PROPANE
GARAGE CO2
PHARMA CO2
dangerous
antiquated
high tech
manual control
manual control
automation
lacks precision
lacks precision
precise
inefficient
inefficient
efficient
Technology Comparison
PHARMA CO2
technology
automation
precise
efficient
Public Safety
demands no chemicals.
Colorado Amendment 64
200 pages of
regulatory
language building
a framework for
safety and health
standards.
public safety
consumer & workplace
Consumer Safety Issues
Issue
Concern
Why CO2?
Solvent residue
Butane/Alkanes
No Residue
Contaminants
Molds/Pesticides
Kills Molds, Viruses, Bacteria
Additives
Glycerine/PG/Artificial
Pure
Dosage
Standardization
SFC
Quality control
Consistency
Precise
Pollution
Environment
Ecological
Consumer Safety Issues
1
0
0
1
4
0
Workplace Safety Issues
Workplace Safety Issues
Issues
Concerns
Requirements
Equipment Safety
Open/Closed Loop
Pressure Threshold
Peer Review
Lab Safety
OSHACompliance
Lab Certifications
Safe Practices
Standardization
SOP
Fire Safety
Accident Mitigation
Fire Department Review
Building Code
Building Department
Review
Building Safety
Workplace Safety Issues
Issue
Concern
Why CO2?
Flammability
Explosions
Non-Flammable
Chemical Storage
Ignition,Corrosive
Non-Flammable
Exposure
Skin, Eyes, Lungs
Non-Toxic
Contaminants
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbon Free
The Future of Extraction
evolab systems designed specifically for cannabis in
partnership with PIC-SFC using 4 years of CO2 cannabis
extraction data and research.
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Precision
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Automation
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Scalable
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Method
•
Modular
•
Duplicable