21 Mar

n-Heptane Used in mRNA Vaccine Production

March 21, 2022May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All

17.51 million people receive a COVID-19 vaccine every day. And with the recent technological advancement in making vaccines, scientists claim that the mRNA vaccine is safe and effective in preventing viral infections. But did you know that scientists use a solvent known as n-Heptane to make the vaccine? Now you know. In the…

16 Mar

190 Proof vs. 200 Proof Ethanol Differences

March 16, 2022May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Botanical Extraction, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

The alcohol manufacturing business generated a household revenue of 28.7 billion in 2021. That effect was majorly due to the solvent’s use in manufacturing sanitizers to combat COVID-19. Botanical oil industries also used ethanol in their extraction processes. And thereby, the companies provided products that could help manage anxiety and depression that arose during…

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21 Feb

Ethanol for Winterization: All You Need to Know

February 21, 2022June 6, 2023Brandon Bahr Winterization, All, Botanical Extraction, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Solvents, Undenatured Ethanol

Do you need high-quality botanical oils? You’re going to need an excellent dissolving solvent such as ethyl alcohol and an easy, affordable, and safe technique such as ethanol for winterization. The advantage of using ethanol is that you’ll increase your product’s potency by extracting most of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and alkaloids…

21 Feb

Ethanol for Winterization vs. Ethanol for Extraction

February 21, 2022May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Botanical Extraction, Denatured Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Solvents, Winterization

A financial report predicts that botanical oil sales will grow by 700% from $6 billion in 2016 to $50 billion in 2026. That massive boom will increase demand for resources such as ethanol used in extracting and purifying botanical oil. Lately, there have been many questions surrounding alcohol use. For example,…

21 Feb

Essential Oil Extraction with Ethanol

February 21, 2022May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Botanical Extraction, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Did you know that recreational alcohol use dates back 13,000 years ago? Now you know. And have you ever bought cannabis oil, caraway seed oil, or lavender oil and wondered how companies make them? That process is possible through ethanol. But why do they use ethanol to extract the essential oils?…

26 Jan

Isopropyl vs. Ethyl Alcohol: Uses, Similarities and Differences

January 26, 2022May 23, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Denatured Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

One germ can multiply into 8 million germs in a day, and some of those micro-organisms lead to disease causation, especially when you don’t wash your hands. Therefore, you might consider using sanitizers, but the various types present in the market are confusing. What’s more, You might also need alcohol for…

26 Jan

Acetone vs. Denatured Alcohol: How Are They Different?

January 26, 2022May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr Acetone, All, Denatured Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Cleaning stubborn oil stains or paints on surfaces is difficult. That’s because water isn’t enough to do the job, and most of the solvents either don’t work or damage your items. Which only serves to frustrate you and waste your money. But that doesn’t have to be the case.Below you’ll…

26 Jan

Isopropyl Alcohol vs. Hydrogen Peroxide: Benefits and Risks

January 26, 2022May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Did you know that people have used antiseptics since the 1800s? Yes, you read that right. Isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide were popular choices in cleaning contaminated surfaces and preventing the spread of germs. Below, you’ll find out about the two solvents, how you can use them, and which is better than…

23 Dec

Methylated Spirits: Everything You Need to Know

December 23, 2021May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Solvents

Germs. Bugs. Stains. Those are some minor problems that you often have to deal with in your day-to-day activities. And if not controlled, they lead to illnesses or ruin your good clothes. You might then try out different products, but they don’t do the job well. Moreover, they damage the…

14 Dec

Ethyl Alcohol Vs Isopropyl Alcohol

December 14, 2021May 9, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Ethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Although washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way of fighting germs, washing sinks are not available all the time. Hand sanitizers keep germs at bay when soap and water are absent. Hand sanitizers are either alcohol-based or alcohol-free. Alcohol-based sanitizers contain 60-90% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol…

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