CO2 Extraction

CO2 extraction is a cannabis extraction method that uses high-pressure carbon dioxide (CO2) as a solvent to separate the plant’s active components from the rest of the plant material. CO2 extraction, along with alcohol extraction, is one of the most popular extraction methods available today, because it represents a low risk for the extraction artist since it’s not highly flammable like other solvents. Since CO2 is a naturally occurring compound it doesn’t represent a toxic hazard for the consumer since it leaves no toxic residue. Lastly CO2’s versatility allows the compound to separate different components from the plant, depending on the temperature and pressure conditions in which it is applied.