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Solvent-based concentrates are cannabis extracts made by dissolving the plant's resin in a chemical solvent and then removing that solvent. The solvent does the separating work, which is why this approach can recover a very high share of the available cannabinoids. Common solvents are butane and propane (often blended together), ethanol, and pressurized CO2. Products in this family include shatter, badder, wax, sauce, distillate, and most vape cartridge oil. Potency is generally high, often 60 to 90 percent THC or more. These concentrates are dabbed, vaped, or used as an ingredient in other products. Licensed producers run the process in closed-loop equipment and test each batch before sale. The solvent used is normally named on the label or the lab report as BHO, hydrocarbon, ethanol, or CO2. Availability depends on your state.

Residual solvent testing is the line that matters most here. A certificate of analysis for a hydrocarbon or ethanol extract reports leftover solvent in parts per million against the limit your state sets, and a compliant batch passes that threshold. The report also names which solvent was used, since butane, propane, ethanol, and CO2 each leave a different signature. Match the batch number on the jar to the report rather than trusting a product sheet.

Search Leafly menus. Licensed dispensaries near you list the extraction type on most concentrate listings, and it is worth checking whether cannabis delivery covers your address. If a certificate of analysis is not posted with the product, ask the shop to show you one.