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two large CO2 extraction systems, each with stairs to second-story platform

Two PrimeEx R-200+ HP systems, compatible with Cosolvent Injection System (CIS), Florida

Dual-Solvent Extraction of CBD From Hemp

Formulating high-quality CBD products in a cost-effective way starts with more than just the right hemp. It requires processing systems that are safe, ultra-efficient, reliable, and highly versatile.

For producers aiming to achieve pharmaceutical-grade CBD, CO2 extraction is often the preferred method of separation. But with Vitalis’ patented cosolvent injection technology, some producers are reaping all the benefits of CO2 extraction while gaining more speed, pulling fewer fats and waxes, and lowering their overall cost of producing each gram of finished product.

  • stainless steel bowl full of thick, brown, gooey substance

    Before: high-viscosity crude oil from supercritical CO2-only extraction process

  • 6 test tubes with liquid substance, each a darker shade of golden orange, with the last one a dark brown

    After: low-viscosity crude oil samples from subcritical CO2 plus ethanol cosolvent extraction process

Highlights

  • Faster extraction times and more throughput than using CO2 alone.

  • Lower overall use of ethanol compared to traditional processing.

  • Easy integration of systems designed to satisfy safety regulations without a special room.

  • Expanded selectivity to target polar or non-polar compounds for greater variety of end products.