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Cannabis concentrate, also calledmarijuana concentrate,marijuana extract, orcannabis extract, is atetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and/orcannabidiol (CBD) concentrated mass. Cannabis concentrates contain high THC levels that range from 40% to over 90%,[1][2] stronger in THC content than high-grade marijuana, which normally measures around 20% THC levels.
Volatile solvents, such asethanol,butane,propane orhexane, may be used to prepare extracts, but can and will possibly lead to fire and explosion hazards in uncontrolled environments.[3][4][5]Supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) extraction alleviates concerns of fire and explosion and results in a high-quality product.[6]
Legally produced concentrates for retail sale inlegalized U.S. states are often packaged in smalllip balm-sized containers.[5]
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In Colorado, theMarijuana Enforcement Division (MED) regulates almost every facet of the cannabis seed-to-sale process. There are heavy regulations on the containers that hold the concentrate: containers must be child-resistant, opaque, and have a multitude of legal text warning the consumer of the risks of consumption. MED also regulates the creation or extraction of cannabis extract.[7]
Common types of cannabis concentrate:[3][8][9][10]
The major difference between live resin and other cannabis concentrates lies in the way they are produced. The manufacturing of live resin involves fresh, live cannabis either freshly harvested or flash-frozen cannabis. This helps protect plant's content matter, aroma and flavor.
Solvent-based products tend to be especially potent, with THC levels documented at an average of about 54-69% and reported to exceed 80%, while non-solvent based extraction methods produce average THC levels between 39-60%.
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This article incorporatespublic domain material fromWhat You Should Know About Marijuana Concentrates (Also Known as THC Extractions)(PDF). Department of JusticeDrug Enforcement Administration.
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