This can be done by rolling the syringe between your hands or carefully applying low heat. After warming, remove the syringe cap and expel the oil slowly onto your chosen surface, whether it’s a rolling paper, a bowl, or into a food product for edibles. The syringe’s design allows for a mess-free transfer of the substance without waste.
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Keep in mind that the properties of THC and CBD can vary, with THC being psychoactive while CBD is not. Depending on your needs, you’ll want to choose a distillate syringe containing the right compound. THC is typically sought after for its ability to provide a high, whereas CBD is popular for its non-psychoactive therapeutic benefits. Either way, using a distillate syringe gives you control over your intake, allowing for a safer and more predictable cannabis experience.
Distillate syringes offer a precise and efficient method to administer and handle concentrated cannabis products. By controlling dosage and ensuring purity, they’re vital tools for those seeking potency in their usage.
Your distillate syringe consists of a few key parts:
Understanding each component is crucial as it ensures accurate and safe usage of the syringe with THC distillate or other extracts.
The distillation process aims to purify and concentrate the desired compounds like THC. Here’s what you should know:
Opting for a distillate syringe offers several benefits:
By familiarizing yourself with distillate syringes and their use, you harness a powerful way to interact with pure, potent cannabis extracts effectively.
In exploring the world of distillates, you’ll encounter various types, each with distinct compositions and uses. Understanding their differences is crucial for selecting the right product for your needs.
THC distillate is a highly concentrated form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Through the distillation process, most other compounds like terpenes and flavonoids are removed, resulting in a product that is often over 90% THC. This type of distillate is sought after for its potency and purity.
CBD distillate stands out for its concentration of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid acclaimed for its potential therapeutic benefits. While THC is minimal or entirely absent in CBD distillate, the product might still retain some terpenes that contribute to the entourage effect without inducing intoxication.
Full-spectrum distillates capture the entire range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids found in the original plant. This means you get not only THC and CBD but also other minor cannabinoids that could have distinct effects. The presence of these compounds is believed to work synergistically, enhancing the overall efficacy of the distillate through what’s known as the entourage effect.
Broad-spectrum distillate is similar to full-spectrum in that it contains multiple cannabinoids and terpenes, but with one key difference: THC is typically removed or drastically reduced. This type of distillate is ideal if you’re looking to avoid the psychoactive effects of THC while still benefiting from the entourage effect of the other cannabinoids and terpenes.
When preparing a distillate syringe for use, ensure safety measures are followed, properly heat the syringe, and correctly handle its high viscosity to administer the contents with precision.
Before beginning, always work on a clean, stable surface to prevent contamination or spills. Wear protective gloves to avoid direct contact with the distillate, as it can be potent and may irritate your skin. Ensure that the syringe, made of glass or plastic, is intact with no cracks or damage to avoid leaks or breakage during use.
Heating the syringe gently is essential as distillate is typically viscous. For a glass syringe, warm it by rolling it between your palms or by using a hairdryer on a low setting. Avoid direct flames or high temperatures, which could compromise the syringe materials or overheat the distillate. The goal is to heat evenly, ensuring the plunger moves smoothly without resistance.
Due to its viscous nature, a distillate can be challenging to work with. After heating, if the distillate remains thick, run the syringe under warm water, making sure no water can enter the syringe itself. Work slowly, applying steady pressure to the plunger. This helps maintain control over the amount being dispensed, ensuring accurate dosing and preventing waste. If you’re using a plastic syringe, be more cautious with heat as plastic can be more susceptible to damage.
Distillate syringes offer a versatile and precise method for administering cannabis concentrates. Below, you’ll find how these tools are utilized across various methods of consumption.
When dabbing, your distillate syringe allows for accurate measurement and easy application of concentrate directly onto the heated surface of your dab rig. Heat the nail as usual, and then dispense a small amount from the syringe without risking overuse or waste.
Use a distillate syringe to infuse edibles with a precise dosage of THC or CBD. Simply measure the desired amount of distillate and mix it into your ingredients to ensure consistent potency across your batch of brownies, gummies, or any homemade edible you prefer.
For tinctures, fill a measured amount of distillate into a carrier oil, such as MCT or hemp seed oil, and shake well. This can be administered sublingually for quick absorption. For topicals, mix distillate with lotions or balms to apply directly to the skin.
Vape cartridges can be refilled with a distillate syringe, allowing you to reuse cartridges and choose your desired concentrate. Inject the distillate slowly into the cartridge, being careful not to overfill and avoid any air bubbles.
When working with a distillate syringe, both correct measurement and precise dispensing of dosages are crucial for effectiveness and safety.
For accurate measurement, ensure that the distillate syringe is clearly marked, and the plunger is set to the precise measurement before dispensing. Any deviation, even slight, can lead to an incorrect dose. Studies have shown that consistencies in delivering low doses with syringes are paramount for the accuracy of medication management.
Various dispensing techniques may be utilized depending on the viscosity of the distillate and the container from which you are dispensing. For instance, warming the syringe can lower viscosity and allow for a smoother discharge of the contents. When dispensing, apply steady pressure to avoid air bubbles and ensure a uniform release.
To calculate the correct dosage:
For example, if your distillate is 90% THC and you require a 45mg dose:
This calculation is crucial for ensuring the dispensed amount is both accurate and dosed correctly for your needs.
Distillate syringes offer versatile usage across several consumption methods. Understanding the proper techniques for each method ensures a controlled and efficient experience.
When consuming orally, you can apply a precise dose of distillate directly onto your food or into a beverage. The effects may take longer to manifest, typically between 30 minutes to 2 hours, due to the digestive process.
For sublingual application, place the distillate under your tongue and hold it there for around 60 seconds. This method allows for quicker absorption through the mucous membranes, leading to faster onset of effects.
Using a vape pen, you can inhale the distillate for immediate effect. This involves carefully loading your vape pen with the distillate and then heating it at a controlled temperature to produce vapor.
Alternatively, you can use the distillate with various smoking accessories such as a dab rig or on top of flower in a pipe or rolling papers. Apply a small amount of distillate to your accessory of choice and light it to consume by smoking.
To ensure optimal performance and longevity, your distillate syringe requires proper care in terms of storage and maintenance. Adhering to recommended practices will protect the quality of the contents and the functionality of the syringe.
Your glass syringe containing distillate should be stored in a cool, dark place to maintain its potency and shelf life. Light and heat can degrade the distillate, so it’s vital to:
To preserve the thick oil within the syringe and ensure smooth dispensation:
By following these guidelines, you’ll prolong the life and maintain the quality of your distillate syringe.
In this section, you’ll find concise answers to common queries about using a distillate syringe, which will help you effectively and safely handle the product.
You can consume distillate by vaping, dabbing, or adding it to food and drinks. Remember that the method of consumption will affect the onset and duration of effects.
When filling a vape cartridge, heat the distillate syringe slightly to decrease viscosity. Carefully inject the distillate into the cartridge without overfilling. Allow it to settle before use.
Distillate can be ingested directly. Start with a small amount, such as a rice grain-sized dose, and incrementally increase as needed to reach the desired effects.
Always use clean equipment to avoid contamination and handle the syringe with care to prevent spillage. Store the syringe with the cap on to keep the distillate pure.
Applying distillate topically is an option. Mix it with a carrier oil or lotion for consistent application and massage it into the skin for localized effects.
Keep distillate syringes in a cool, dark place, standing upright to avoid leaks, and ensure the cap is tightly sealed to prevent oxidation and contamination.
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SIMPLY PUT: Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds produced by a variety of plants. Terpenes are what give each flower, herb and fruit its own unique scent and flavor. Every day, everywhere you go, you encounter terpenes. When you zest a lemon, you smell terpenes. Open a jar full of herbs, what you are smelling is the terpenes. Stop and smell the roses? More like stop and smell the terpenes.
While there is so much to learn, what you need to know is that terpenes are aromatic compounds that when inhaled, applied to the skin, or consumed, they enhance our experience and greatly influence flavors and aromas.
A BIT MORE COMPLEX: Terpenes are hydrocarbons present in essential oils produced by nature. There are more than 20,000 terpenes in existence. Plants, animals, microbes, and fungi produce terpenes to carry out necessary biological functions. This diverse class of compounds serve as vitamins, hormones, pheromones, and as part of the immune system.
One way to think of botanical terpenes is as building blocks created by plants. These building blocks are blended with other aromatic compounds in countless ways in order to produce complex essential oils, such as Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, etc.
In addition to unique aromas, terpenes play an equally important role in influencing the way we taste, smell and feel when a plant, herb or fruit is consumed. This happens because terpenes interact synergistically with other botanical compounds and humans hormones to create a phenomenon referred to as the “entourage effect” that magnifies the benefits of the plant’s individual components.
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Terpenes can be added to products (food, beverages, marinades, extracts, etc.) to improve the scent or flavor, as well as enhance the overall experience.
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There are many diverse applications for terpenes in isolated forms as well as in complex blends. It might surprise you to know that terpenes are used in the development of food flavorings, incense, cosmetic products, organic gardening products, household cleaners, natural medicines, and perfumes.
In the past few years, product developers have used isolated terpenes in order to reverse engineer the terpene profile of popular herbs; this blend is then introduced to a formulation in order to mimic the scent and flavor of the herb.
The vast majority of our terpenes are derived from many different natural sources. There are over 20,000 terpenes in nature and they are not unique to only one species of plant. For example, some natural sources of alpha-pinene include pine trees, other coniferous trees, eucalyptus, sage, rosemary, frankincense and ironwort. The structure of terpenes are always the same no matter what plant they were isolated from. There is a myth that the source of the terpene is important, but that is not true. When terpenes are isolated from any plant, there is virtually no difference between them.
Our terpenes are extracted via steam, expression, or vacuum distillation methods and fractionally purified.
A little at a time – Terpenes can be added to aromatherapy blends, diffusers, lotions, edibles, tinctures, cocktails, homemade cleaners, bug repellents, plant extracts, etc.
Undiluted Terpenes are POTENT and should never be consumed, inhaled or applied to the skin as is. In most cases, consider staying within 1-5% concentration by volume. The dilution can vary depending on the isolated terpene, blend or flavor, desired outcome, personal experience and preferences.
Terpenes must be handled with care. Always consult the SDS (Safety Data Sheets) before using and working with terpenes. SDS contain all the information you need to know including personal protective equipment, hazardous and preventive statements, etc.
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While there is still a great deal to be discovered and understood, what you should know is that terpenes interact synergistically to create what scientists refer to as an “entourage effect”. The entourage effect magnifies the therapeutic benefits of the plant’s individual components so that the medicinal impact of the whole plant is greater than the sum of its parts.
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The term “entourage effect” has become an important piece of vocabulary to describe the relationship between terpenes and other phytochemicals (chemicals made by plants).
Terpenes such as Myrcene, Nerolidol and Terpinolene have relaxing effects, while Alpha-Pinene is known to be uplifting. And when combined, they have been known to be vastly more effective than in isolation.
To learn more, check out the work of our favorite researcher, Dr. Ethan Russo. The complete version of Dr. Ethan Russo’s first paper on terpenes is available here.
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No, our terpenes are extracted from many different natural plant sources. There are over 20,000 terpenes found in nature and each terpene can be found in multiple sources. One benefit of doing it this way is to help ensure consistency of strain flavors as our ratios can be replicated precisely each time. For example, Alpha-Pinene extracted from pine trees is chemically identical to Alpha-Pinene extracted from other coniferous trees, eucalyptus, sage, rosemary, frankincense, and ironwort.
How are your terpenes extracted?Our terpenes are extracted terpenes from a variety of plant species through several methods depending on the source. The terpenes are then purified through distillation and other techniques to create the highest quality product available.
Are your terpenes Food Grade?Yes. We purchase only Food Grade ingredients. In fact our products are True Grade™: A real step above Food Grade, True Grade™ is a designation used to clarify the superior quality of the terpenes True Terpenes offers. True Grade™ terpenes are California Phase 3 Compliant. True Terpenes provides terpenes which are specifically distilled to reach the highest possible purity.
Do your terpenes contain solvents?There may be trace amounts of solvents contained in True Terpenes isolates. However, in those circumstances it is below the standards in several states. Keep in mind, terpenes themselves can act as solvents to many other substances. Also over time, through exposure to heat, oxygen, and UV, terpenes can degrade and be found to contain trace amounts of other organic solvents like Acetone. These trace amounts should be noted and accounted for but are not cause for alarm or disposal of product.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Product Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available on the product’s page. Other product specific certificates (Natural, Nutritional, Non-GMO, and Allergen Statements, Product Specifications, Certificate of Compliance, etc.) are available upon request.
Do your products contain Diacetyl?No. Our products do not contain Diacetyl. Diacetyl is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH₃CO)₂. It is a yellow or green liquid with an intensely buttery flavor. It is a vicinal diketone with the molecular formula C₄H₆O₂. Diacetyl occurs naturally in alcoholic beverages and is added to some foods to impart its buttery flavor.
What’s with all the warnings and disclaimers?Our terpenes are EXTREMELY concentrated and should not be consumed undiluted. Consumers should determine and conduct their own safety standards and testing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes, wood surfaces and fabrics. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
When in this pure of a form, terpenes ARE DANGEROUS and must be handled with the utmost care for your own safety.
Short version: All terpenes of this high purity MUST SHOW these warnings, legally and morally.
If you see terpenes for sale somewhere that does not show these warnings, one of two things are occurring:
1) The product is NOT high enough purity to warrant a legal warning (when diluted, terpenes are safe enough to ingest and do not need warnings)
2) The company is in violation by not displaying the proper safety information to you. Proceed at your own risk!
As close as we can get! We use the terpenes found in the greatest quantities, which might make up on average 90+% of the profile. However, the remaining 10% might be made up of numerous terpenes found in small quantities. We use 10-50 terpenes per bottle of strain profile on average.
Your isolates are not 100% pure terpene, what is the other percentage?It’s other terpene isomers and aromatics such as esters, aldehydes, ketones, and alcohols.
What makes your terpenes better than your competitors terpenes?We are the largest supplier of terpenes in the industry, meaning that most of our competitors purchase some of their terpenes from us. What it really comes down to is our True Grade™ quality standard, we provide nothing but the best.
We also provide the best customer service in the industry. We have outstanding Quality Control and Quality Assurance professional teams. We offer custom blends per request which our clients rate as the tastiest and have a greater effect than any blends sold by our competitors.
True Terpenes operate under a Quality Management System (QMS) following ISO : and FSSC quality standards. Our facility is certified for the above standards and operates following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The above certifications show that a company has adequately demonstrated to a third-party that it meets the requirements of a certain standard and is dedicated to continuous improvement, managing risk, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The result of an effective QMS is consistent, quality, safe products and happy customers.
True Terpenes Strain Profile Blends are designed to replicate the ratio of terpenes found in the world’s most famous strains. They enable you to customize the flavor, experience, and viscosity of your extracts and other natural products. True Terpenes Strain Profile Blends are created by combining the highest quality botanical terpenes available.
What is the shelf life of your products?Unless otherwise stated on the label (QR Code), COA, or SDS, the recommended intended use for an unopened product is one year from the date of purchase or listed manufacturing date. It is crucial to observe product label directions and store terpenes properly to maintain product integrity. Terpenes are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and may degrade over time. Customers may contact our quality department at [ protected] to obtain further information regarding a specific production lot.
True Terpene Strain Profile Blends are designed to replicate the ratio of terpenes found in the world’s most famous strains. They enable you to customize the flavor, experience, and viscosity of your extracts and other natural products. True Terpene Strain Profile Blends are created by combining the highest quality botanical terpenes available. Want a flavor-forward option? Check out our Flavor Infused Strains for a burst of fruity and dessert flavors expertly designed to deliver big flavor while staying true to the strain’s dominant terpene profile.
How do you make your Strain Profile blends?To make True Terpene Strain Profile Blends we search high and low for the best chemovars across the world. After our lab identifies the chemovars dominate terpenes, our development team creates a concentrated terpene blend which mimics the ratio of terpenes and other aromatic compounds found in the sample.
True Terpenes is recognized as offering the highest quality, purest terpenes and the best customer experience service in the industry.
We suggest a maximum of 5% total added terpenes in any product. This includes any combination of Isolates, Cultivar Series Strains, Flavor Infused Strains, and Live Resin. If using Flow Extract Liquidizer, we recommend a maximum of 5% total added terpenes + a maximum of 5% Flow Extract Liquidizer.
What kind of products can I use Strains with?Strain Profile Blends can be added to all forms of Plant Extracts, Flower, Tinctures, Edibles, Lotions, Salves, Candles, Essential oil diffusers, Beverages, and other similar products. True Terpene Strain Profile Blends are potent oils and should always be diluted to less than 5% of any solution before use.
What makes your Strain Profile blends better than your competition?No one uses more terpenes in their blends or comes closer to identically matching a Strain Profile than True Terpenes.
True Terpenes only uses True Grade™ Terpenes which have top of the line flavor and have met our high-level safety and quality standards. Our terpenes are the purest, freshest, and most accurate to the scent and flavor you demand.
Every one of our terpenes has passed a smell and taste test and are California Phase 3 Compliant for solvents, pesticides, and heavy metals.
Yes, you can use True Terpene Strain Profile Blends with CBD. It is important to know that terpenes WILL NOT dissolve CBD into a liquid solution. This includes all forms of CBD including distillate and isolate.
Do I have to dilute Terpene Flavors?Yes. All terpenes must be diluted. We suggest a maximum of 5% total added terpenes in any product. This includes any combination of Isolates, Cultivar Series Strains, Flavor Infused Strains, and Live Resin. If using Flow Extract Liquidizer, we recommend a maximum of 5% total added terpenes + a maximum of 5% Flow Extract Liquidizer.
Terpene Flavors are enhanced blends of terpenes with the taste of the most in demand flavors. They enable you to customize the flavor and viscosity of your extracts and other natural products. These one-of-a-kind profiles are created by combining a base of terpenes with flavonoids, esters, and other flavorful phytochemicals, enabling you to add a whole new dimension of flavor to your products.
Do Terpene Flavors taste just like they are named?Yes. Our Terpene Flavors line was designed strictly for flavor. This line of products was developed to taste fantastic without sacrificing the True Grade™ promise.
How do you make your Terpene Flavors?To make a Terpene Flavor, we first start with an idea in mind of a flavor we would like to develop, a specific fruit for example. Next, we create a complementary terpene profile to act as the base for the flavor. Then, we formulate the body and top notes of the flavor and combine this with the base terpene profile to round out the blend. Finally, we homogenize the profile and sample the batch for quality.
How much Terpene Flavor can I use?True Terpenes Strain Profile Blends are potent oils and should always be diluted before use. We suggest a maximum of 5% total added terpenes in any product. This includes any combination of Isolates, Cultivar Series Strains, Flavor Infused Strains, and Live Resin. If using Flow Extract Liquidizer, we recommend a maximum of 5% total added terpenes + a maximum of 5% Flow Extract Liquidizer. Terpene Flavors can be added to all forms of extracts, flower, tinctures, edibles, lotions, salves, candles, essential oil diffusers, beverages, and other similar products.
What kinds of products will Terpene Flavors work with?Terpene Flavors will work with Distillates, Isolates, BHO, rosin, dry sift, bubble hash, kief, flower, tinctures, edibles, lotions, salves, candles, essential oil diffusers, beverages, and many other similar products. Terpene Flavors are potent oils, which should always be diluted to less than 5% of any solution before use.
What makes your Terpene Flavor blends better than your competition?Terpene Flavors use only terpenes as the base for carrying our delicious line of flavors and do not contain added ethanol, PG, MCT, or other common diluents.
True Terpenes only uses True Grade™ Terpenes which have top of the line flavor and have met our high-level safety and quality standards. Our terpenes are the purest, freshest, and most accurate to the scent and flavor you demand.
Every one of our Terpene Flavors has passed a smell and taste test and is California Phase 3 Compliant for solvents, pesticides, and heavy metals.
Terpene Flavors have the strongest most pronounced flavor of any comparable product.
Yes, you can use Terpene Flavors with CBD.
Do I have to dilute Terpene Flavors?Yes. All terpenes must be diluted. We suggest a maximum of 5% total added terpenes in any product. This includes any combination of Isolates, Cultivar Series Strains, Flavor Infused Strains, and Live Resin. If using Flow Extract Liquidizer, we recommend a maximum of 5% total added terpenes + a maximum of 5% Flow Extract Liquidizer.
Terpene Isolates are responsible for some of the most identifiable aromas and flavors in nature. Using terpene isolates in your products will enable you to create a unique flavor and aroma profile that is your very own. True Terpenes offers a wide variety of isolated terpenes so that you can craft the perfect mixture for your needs.
How do I use Terpene Isolates?Terpene Isolates should be used as an additive for aroma and flavor. With Isolated terpenes it is suggested that you start with less than 1% by volume of any single terpene in a blend and work your way up until you reach your desired strength. Isolated terpenes are considered active at levels above 0.05%. As with all of our terpene products, we suggest you never add more than 10% by volume.
Isolated terpenes can be added to your products individually or as part of a custom blend. They are oils and will not mix with water-based products.
It is difficult to say what effect each terpene has on its own. In an attempt to gain a greater understanding, we have completed a meta-analysis of the research available and found mention of the qualities used as headings in the table below associated with the presence of the following terpenes and terpene combinations.
This should in no way be viewed as a definitive guide on how to use terpenes for an effect. The following table is based on studies which make suggestions and hypothesize based on various forms of data collection and experiment, many times without involving human studies.
Flow is an All Natural, TEC (Triethyl Citrate) + Terpenes extract modifier that allows you to optimize the viscosity of any vape-ready extract without impacting the flavor and aroma.
Why do I need a Diluent?High-purity extract has a consistency similar to honey. Adding terpenes can “thin” extracts to decrease viscosity and encourage flow to make it easier to fill and then pull from carts. However, it’s not always ideal when you want to maintain the flavor profile you’ve worked hard to cultivate. We’ve developed Flow Extract Liquidizer as an All Natural, virtually flavorless and odorless way to optimize the flow rate of any extract.
How can I use Flow?Mix Flow with any vape-ready extract, including D9, D8, Live Resin, Live Rosin, CBD, and HHC.
What is Flow made of?Flow is a proprietary blend of TEC (Triethyl Citrate) and Terpenes. This All Natural blend combines the ester Triethyl Citrate with Terpenes native to flower.
Will Flow Extract Modifier change the the flavor of my product?No. Flow is designed to be virtually flavorless.
How much Flow should I use?Blend at 1-5% by total volume.
At what temperature should I mix it?Follow the same temperature parameters you use when mixing any of our terpene blends.
It is important to note that while the terms carrier and diluent are used interchangeably in conversation, they have distinctly different meanings.
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A diluent is added to a potent substance or mixture to thin it. Diluents are the smaller portion of a solution. On the other hand, a carrier is the larger portion of a solution. A potent, concentrated substance is added to a carrier to be reduced in strength.
A diluent is distinctly different from a carrier oil, but they Both will DILUTE a substance.
The carrier or diluent you choose will be determined based on the product you intend to make. Each carrier and diluent has its own characteristics which make it suitable for certain products. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which is best for your product. Below we have outlined the most common diluents and carriers including recommended use cases.
Diluent: A substance which is combined with a larger volume of another substance to reduce its strength.
Carrier: A substance which is combined with a smaller volume of another substance to reduce its strength. The term carrier is derived from its purpose in carrying the terpenes. Another term for carrier is base.
Terpenes are diluted by mixing them into a carrier. The carrier oils should amount to between 90% and 99%+ of the mixture.
Flow Extract Liquidizer is a diluent. Its suggested use is 1-5% by total volume.
Terpenes are a diluent when added to an extract or oil. The diluent should be less than 10% of the solution. When added to a base extract or oil, terpenes reduce the viscosity (thickness) of the base and reduce its potency.
Flow is an All Natural, TEC (Triethyl Citrate) + Terpenes extract modifier that allows you to optimize the viscosity of any vape-ready extract without impacting the flavor and aroma.
Use Flow to increase the viscosity and control the flow rate of any vape-ready extract, including D9, D8, D10, CBD, and HHC.
Harvested from mature coconuts, coconut oil is a common carrier oil used for lip balms and topicals. Coconut oil is also used as an alternative to butter for use in edibles. At room temperature, coconut oil is a solid paste which melts and becomes clear above 76 degrees F.
Best for: Edibles, Salves, Capsules
Not for use with: Cartridges
Derived by distilling coconut and palm oil, MCT is a clear oil, liquid at room temperature. Because of its pleasing mouth feel and light flavor, MCT is often used as a base for tinctures.
Best for: Tinctures & Edibles
Not for use with: Cartridges
When you combine terpenes with MCT we suggest a dilution of 99%.
Jojoba oil is derived from Wild Hazel and closely resembles oils produced naturally in human skin. Jojoba oil is easily absorbed, highly moisturizing, and does not leave behind an oily residue. Jojoba oil should not be ingested as it contains a phytochemical (gondoic acid) which cannot be digested.
Best for: Topicals & Cosmetics
Not for use with: Cartridges & Edibles
Derived from hemp seeds, this carrier is known for a number of health benefits. Hemp oil is rich in essential fatty acids which makes it a great option for tinctures and edibles.
Best for: Edibles, Tinctures, Topicals
Not for use in: Cartridges
Dilute: to reduce the strength of a potent substance or mixture. Terpene isolates and blends are highly concentrated and can be dangerous straight out of the bottle. Diluting them before use is essential. Terpenes can be diluted with carrier oils, concentrates, and to some extent alcoholic beverages. If you are unfamiliar with using terpenes, it is best to start with less than a 1% concentration and gradually increase the strength until you are satisfied with the product you have made. Our general recommended range for terpene use is a 1-5% concentration by volume, though this will vary by product, desired outcome, and user experience. Frequently, you may use less than 1% to achieve your desired flavor and effect.
SolubilityTerpenes are oils and as most everyone knows, oil and water do not mix. This means that water-based substances such as fruit juice cannot dissolve terpenes and as a result, without the aid of an emulsifier (more on this below), terpenes will separate from water-based fluids and create a layer on top.
The alcohol in beverages such as vodka, beer or wine will dissolve a small amount of terpene and suspend it in a solution. Once a certain threshold is met, the terpenes will once again float on the surface of the beverage.
Emulsifier: Substances that are soluble in both oil and water, enables oil to be evenly suspended in water as an emulsion.
An emulsifier is a molecule with a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-fearing) tail, attaching to both oils and water at the same time, forming a uniform solution. Which emulsifier you use will vary depending on desired outcomes but the most common is lecithin. It should be noted that lecithin is not clear in color and if added to a clear liquid such as water it will cloud the solution.
As a rule of thumb, remember that terpenes (as an oil) will mix with other oils and alcohol.
Alcohol / Spirits – mixes minimally based on total alcohol content
MCT – mixes very well up to a 1:1 ratio
Olive Oil – mixes very well up to a 1:1 ratio
Jojoba oil – mixes very well up to a 1:1 ratio
Hemp Oil – mixes very well up to a 1:1 ratio
PG (Propylene Glycol) – We are told 1 drop or 275 ul of terpene per 1ml of PG.
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