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This is a [[tutorial index|tutorial]] for the extraction of a resin from [[cannabis]] plant material using liquid butane as a solvent (commonly referred to as '''Butane Hash Oil''', '''Butane Honey Oil''', or '''B.H.O.'''). It is a highly concentrated form of cannabis extracts containing many of its cannabinoids and terpenes. | This is a [[tutorial index|tutorial]] for the extraction of a resin from [[cannabis]] plant material using liquid butane as a solvent (commonly referred to as '''Butane Hash Oil''', '''Butane Honey Oil''', or '''B.H.O.'''). It is a highly concentrated form of cannabis extracts containing many of its cannabinoids and terpenes. | ||
Before starting, readers should be aware that performing this type of extraction indoors is considered to be inherently dangerous due to the unpredictable flammable and explosive natures of the materials involved, many of which can lead to property damage, serious bodily injury,<ref> | Before starting, readers should be aware that performing this type of extraction indoors is considered to be inherently dangerous due to the unpredictable flammable and explosive natures of the materials involved, many of which can lead to property damage, serious bodily injury,<ref>{{Citation | year=2016 | title=Man Severely Burned in Explosion Making Butane Hash Oil: Police | url=https://patch.com/michigan/rochester/man-severely-burned-explosion-making-butane-hash-oil-police}}</ref> or death. | ||
Despite the attempt at creating a highly optimized and simplified version of this extraction, it should be noted that it still requires some more advanced technical equipment (e.g. a '''vacuum pump'''). This procedure should not be performed if one cannot afford to acquire these essential pieces of equipment as there is no way to safely substitute them with something else. | Despite the attempt at creating a highly optimized and simplified version of this extraction, it should be noted that it still requires some more advanced technical equipment (e.g. a '''vacuum pump'''). This procedure should not be performed if one cannot afford to acquire these essential pieces of equipment as there is no way to safely substitute them with something else. | ||
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==Risks and Hazards== | ==Risks and Hazards== | ||
[[File:FireTriangle.png|350px|thumb|right|In order for an explosion to occur oxygen, an ignition source or heat, and a fuel (in this case butane vapors) need to be present.]] | [[File:FireTriangle.png|350px|thumb|right|In order for an explosion to occur oxygen, an ignition source or heat, and a fuel (in this case butane vapors) need to be present.]] | ||
There have been many documented explosive events that have resulted in great bodily harm and loss of life<ref> | There have been many documented explosive events that have resulted in great bodily harm and loss of life<ref>{{Citation | publisher=OregonLive | year=2014 | title=Butane hash oil: A single spark can lead to an explosion during production | url=https://www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/2014/05/butane_hash_oil_the_danger.html}}</ref>. Due to the inherent risks this procedure entails, it is imperative that one remain vigilant at identifying any possible ignition hazards throughout the entirety of the process. | ||
===Flammability of Butane=== | ===Flammability of Butane=== | ||
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A "well-ventilated area" is commonly used to describe the area that is ideal for a '''B.H.O'''. Contrary to popular belief, however, a "well-ventilated area" is not simply a room with all the windows open; it is not a kitchen stove top fan turned on; nor is it a garage with the door propped open to let some air in - these areas do have ventilation, but the movement of air currents is highly unpredictable and often unable to be detected until a dangerous concentration of butane has already been accumulated. | A "well-ventilated area" is commonly used to describe the area that is ideal for a '''B.H.O'''. Contrary to popular belief, however, a "well-ventilated area" is not simply a room with all the windows open; it is not a kitchen stove top fan turned on; nor is it a garage with the door propped open to let some air in - these areas do have ventilation, but the movement of air currents is highly unpredictable and often unable to be detected until a dangerous concentration of butane has already been accumulated. | ||
'''To be considered properly well-ventilated, an area must have a constant and steady supply of fresh air flowing through the area.'''<ref> | '''To be considered properly well-ventilated, an area must have a constant and steady supply of fresh air flowing through the area.'''<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors=((Blankenship, C.)) | title=Adequate Ventilation: How is it defined and does it adequately warn consumers? | date= 2013 | url=http://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1601&context=etd}}</ref> | ||
<span style="color:red>'''It should be noted that performing a B.H.O. extraction in a "well-ventilated area" does not eliminate the flammability and explosion hazard associated with the process, it only lowers this risk. It is ''always'' safer to perform this procedure outdoors (provided one take the proper precautions, however, such as acquiring a fire extinguisher and related safety materials in advance).'''</span> | <span style="color:red>'''It should be noted that performing a B.H.O. extraction in a "well-ventilated area" does not eliminate the flammability and explosion hazard associated with the process, it only lowers this risk. It is ''always'' safer to perform this procedure outdoors (provided one take the proper precautions, however, such as acquiring a fire extinguisher and related safety materials in advance).'''</span> | ||
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[[Category:Extraction]] | [[Category:Extraction]] | ||
[[Category:Cannabis extraction]] | [[Category:Cannabis extraction]] | ||