CO2 extraction and multistage separation

farmermikeh

New Member
I've recently been looking into the extraction process using super critical CO2, but I'm a little confused on what actually comes out and what post processing needs to be done to achieve oil (for vape pens)...

I've seen some articles and websites that use post processing techniques such as winterization to remove unwanted particulates. Others have said they use a multiple stage separation during the extraction process, which then doesn't need post processing.

Can anyone please educate me on the multi stage separation? What are the pressures and temps in each separator? Does this truly not require post extraction processing?

Thank you!
Mike
 

Hilltophigh

Well-Known Member
I don't have any information on this, just glad to see someone else is searching for this information. I am looking for temps and pressures as well.
 

macsnax

Well-Known Member
Co2 extraction can give you a few end products, it just depends on the equipment used. A closed loop can net you shatter. A distillate rig can net you your vape oil...... You might want to look into other extraction methods so you can learn about extraction itself. There's tons of info here, both the methods I listed above require expensive equipment, (Google closed loop extractor or distillate rig for that matter ) and a good bit of know how.
 
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