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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.
Solvent Direct
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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.
Solvent Direct
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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...
SOLVENT DIRECT INC
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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...
SOLVENT DIRECT INC
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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...
SOLVENT DIRECT INC
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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...
SOLVENT DIRECT INC
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