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Extraction Grade Butane: Quality Standards, Chain of Custody and ASTM D37 Survey Results
The ASTM D37 Compressed Gas Safety and Quality Initiative spearheaded by Solvent Direct conducted a survey which provides a data-driven snapshot of where the industry currently stands.

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West Coast CO₂ Shortages, Refinery Shutdowns and the Future of Dry Ice Supply
Solvent Direct was built for resilience to CO2 shortages. While others scramble during refinery outages, our infrastructure continues operating at full strength.

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Raising the Bar: Solvent Direct and ASTM D37 Advance Quality Standards for Extraction Butane
After nearly a decade of pushing for transparency and safety in high purity butane gases used for extraction, we are proud to announce a...

Solvent Direct
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Understanding High Purity LPG Fill Ratios: What’s Legal, What’s Safe, and Why It Matters
Solvent Direct maximizes fill weights within PHMSA and DOT limits to deliver the highest value on ultra-high purity butane, propane and...

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Unlock Efficiency with Bulk Ethanol from Solvent Direct: The Industry’s Leading Source for High-Purity Lab Solvents
When it comes to extraction, purity, consistency, and supply chain reliability are non-negotiable. At Solvent Direct, we’ve engineered...

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Cortera: Engineering Purity in Extraction – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Industry-Leading Quality Control
I was recently fortunate enough to visit our trusted partner, Cortera, in El Campo, Texas, where I had the opportunity to meet with their...

Kyle Hernandez
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Why Hydrocarbons Are One of the Most Effective Extraction Methods: The Story of Butane, Propane and Isobutane
A Key Approach to High-Quality Extraction When it comes to producing pure, flavorful, and potent plant-derived concentrates ,...

Solvent Direct
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Investigative Report: The Deceptive Economics of Under-filled Butane Cylinders in Extraction
A recent investigation has revealed that distributors in key extraction markets like Southern California, and Oklahoma are selling...

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Preventing Benzene and Improving High Purity Butane Standards for Extraction: Insights from the ASTM D37.04 August Meeting
Today's ASTM D37.04 Compressed Gas Safety & Quality Initiative meeting saw a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to enhance safety and...

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Solvent Direct and ASTM: Leading the Charge in Butane Purity and Extraction Industry Standards
Scroll down to take the ASTM D37.04 Compressed Gas Quality and Safety Initiative Standards Survey and share your thoughts on the future...

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Understanding the High Purity Butane Supply Chain: How Solvent Direct Ensures Superior Quality
Uncovering the high purity butane supply chain helps extractors understand how Solvent Direct achieves unparalleled quality and value for...

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Leveraging Tax Certificates for Cost Savings: The Extractor's Guide to Purchasing Lab Supply
One often-overlooked strategy for achieving these goals is utilizing tax certificates to waive sales tax on essential purchases like butane,

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Maximizing Value and Avoiding Price Manipulation in High Purity Butane Cylinders Fill for Cannabis Extraction
In the world of butane extraction supply, the fill weight of high purity butane, propane, isobutane and custom blends in each cylinder is...

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Prodigy Processing Solutions and Solvent Direct Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Cannabis Extraction to Pharmaceutical Standards
MJ Unpacked: Atlantic City, NJ April 9-11 Heralding in a New Era of Consumer Protection Safety Standards in the Cannabis Industry MIAMI,...

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Media Bros by Solvent Direct: Saving Extractors with Unbeatable Price Reductions
STOP WAITING, START SAVING 🦾🔷💨 In the ever-evolving landscape of extraction technologies, finding high-quality filtration media at...

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📣 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Investigation into Denatured Ethanol Heptane Purity
The latest update on Solvent Direct's commitment to providing compliant products for extraction and the TTB investigation into...

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Advancing Ethanol Extraction Efficiency: Solvent Direct's Innovative Offerings
Solvent Direct introduces the cost reduction on 710 Solution (CDA 12A) Extraction Ethanol in the business without compromise to quality...

Solvent Direct
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SD-ASTM 2024 Scholarship Recipients
SD-ASTM 2024 Scholarship Recipients: Shaping Tomorrow's Extraction Standards, Today. Empower. Innovate. Lead. Solvent Direct—Your Partner in

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Fostering Excellence in Extractor Representation: Introducing the SD-ASTM Scholarship Program
December 3, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of extraction and processing, staying at the forefront of industry standards is crucial....

Solvent Direct
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THE SOLVENT DIRECT PATH TO PROFITABILITY SYMPOSIUM
Concentrating the best of Mj Bizcon specifically for extraction. THE SOLVENT DIRECT PATH TO PROFITABILITY will be held during MJ Bizcon...
Lexis Shontz
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