Supercritical CO2 Extraction
Efficient. Clean. Safe. Versatile.
Discover why CO2 Extraction is the superior method for botanical extraction.
Discover why CO2 Extraction is the superior method for botanical extraction.
The Supercritical CO2 extraction process creates phase changes in carbon dioxide utilizing temperature and pressure. CO2 is known as a “tunable solvent” making it extremely versatile for creating a multitude of end products by controlling temperature and pressure.
These phase changes create an environment to drop out differing weights of components in the plant material.
The unique design of the Hi-Flo™ Series systems allow for separation and collection of these constituents during a single extraction. This enables collection of light essential
oils separately from other desirable constituents and heavier lipids. Supercritical CO2 fluid extraction (SCFE) methodology delivers a
clean, unaltered, consistent-yet-flexible product.
The primary reason is to create a pure, clean, quality oil that is safe to produce with little-to- no post-processing, unlike toxic solvents that may require many hours to purge the solvent trapped in the oil. In addition, multiple industries have proven that the highest efficiencies in commercial processing utilize CO2.
CO2 is efficient, inexpensive and is a “tunable” solvent. The ability to “tune” the extraction process can not be overstated - especially with a system that will separate constituents during an extraction. You can target specific compounds, like terpenes (terpenoids) and THC/CBD (cannabinoids) through different operational parameters. CO2 is also a sanitizing agent, prolonging shelf life and with the proper system and environment, yields food and medical grade oils.
Minimal extraction times, higher yields, low maintenance/energy consumption enhances cost-efficiency and profits through mechanical innovation.
You are breathing out CO2 right now! Evaporated CO2 from the SFE-CO2 process leaves you with virtually no residual solvent. Low temperatures retain ideal organic states.
Pinpoint desired components to extract from botanical material with a solvent that is “tunable” in a system that optimizes oil quality, speed and product development opportunities.
One of the most amazing things about extracting with CO2 is the ability to separate individual compounds as the extraction is taking place. This also requires a system that will allow for stable temperature and pressure changes during a single run. Because of the stability and flexibility of the Hi-Flo, a crude fractionation can be accomplished with the Hi-Flo standard systems. For purer separation the Hi-Flo FX2 with fractionation is the perfect tool. Fractionation is accomplished in this system by having a series of extract separators in line. As the extract laden CO2 exits the extractor vessel it cascades through these separators. The first separator is set at the highest pressure in the series. The 2nd and 3rd separators ramp downwards in pressure. Different molecular weight compounds drop out at different temperatures and pressures thus allowing for the fractionation to take place in individual separators. In a standard fractionation scenario, waxes are dropped out in the first separator, heavy oils and resins in the 2nd separator and light oils in the 3rd. Eden Labs has also developed some proprietary fractionation methods for isolating desired compounds in unique ways.
Eden Labs has been engineering Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE-
CO2) since 1995 and Ethanol distillers since 1994. Our vision is to
promote safer, healthier extraction systems and products for human
consumption across industries. This vision has led more than one
industry to embrace ethanol and CO2 extraction as non-toxic
alternatives in concentration and extraction technology.
Eden makes
systems for nearly every type of solvent and will walk you through
which process is optimal for your product line, your brand and your
industry.
We take the responsibility of building industry to a higher level.
The combination of extensive extraction experience and sophisticated
mechanical technology led to the development of the Hi-Flo™ CO2
Extraction System and has become the standard by which all other
systems are compared. The latest generation, the Hi-Flo™ FX2 delivers
the industry's shortest extraction time with a wider range of use,
highest yields, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Hi-Flo™ is
optimized to take advantage of the tunability of CO2 like no other
system. Our custom tailored solutions provide innovative customers
an edge over their competition.
Run the numbers - no
other system comes close to the ROI, reliability and customer service
that Eden Labs offers. This directly affects your bottom line and the
integrity if your brand. Why? The highest standards in concentration
technology innovated for your success.
Our vision is to promote safer, healthier extraction systems,
technology, and products for human consumption.
