TB 180 Drug Labs Conti. THC Extraction/ Conversion

Question 1

Of all the emerging threats in the drug manufacturing industry, and perhaps most dangerous is the process of _______.

Answer 1

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extraction

Question 2

This process results in a drug commonly referred to as ____ or _____, shatter, wax, or butane honey oil.

Answer 2

hash / honey oil

Question 3

These incidents pose a great danger to first responders due to the possibility of _____.

Answer 3

fire and explosion

Question 4

A simple process could involve using a closed or partially closed container filled with marijuana in partial or whole form and injecting a ____ to extract a resin like mixture of cannabinoids, including a highly concentrated extract of THC.

Answer 4

volatile solvent

Question 5

The extracted THC can vary from ____ concentration in the prepared hash oil.

Answer 5

6% to 30%

Question 6

Other sources claim that concentrations of up to __ are possible.

Answer 6

70%

Question 7

The method used for extracting hash oil has its basis in an industrial extraction method known as ____.

Answer 7

Supercritical Fluid Extraction

Question 8

This method most commonly uses over-the counter ____ as the extraction solvent.

Answer 8

butane gas (8 oz. can)

Question 9

However, recent trends indicate the use of a wide variety of gas products such as ____.

Answer 9

propane, hexane, or butane

Question 10

The extraction device is often a section of ____ pipe approximately ____ long.

Answer 10

1 ¾ inch / 1 ½ feet

Question 11

The ends of the pipe will be capped and appearance is very similar to that of a ____.

Answer 11

suspected Pipe Bomb.

Question 12

The end caps will usually have ____ drilled into each end.

Answer 12

small holes

Question 13

One side will have only one hole for entering the extraction liquid and the other end will have several holes similar to a _____.

Answer 13

salt or pepper shaker

Question 14

Butane and some other gas/solvents with similar low boiling properties will ____ the cannabis oil into a ____, pulling out an amber colored “honey oil” while leaving vegetative oils, waxes, chlorophyll, etc. behind in the plant matter.

Answer 14

emulsify / solvate

Question 15

The collected resin is removed and heated to evaporate the remaining solvent and “____” the end product.

Answer 15

purify

Question 16

Alternate methods involve allowing the resin oil to drip directly onto a plate or ____ which is heated to speed up the solvent evaporation process.

Answer 16

Pyrex dish

Question 17

Butane is more than ____ heavier than air.

Answer 17

two times

Question 18

It has an explosive range of ____ in air which means it can reach its lower explosive limit (LEL) in even relatively low concentrations.

Answer 18

1.8% to 8.4%

Question 19

Butane is a ____ and has a high potential for ignition and explosion when used in the presence of an ignition source in enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation.

Answer 19

colorless, odorless gas

Question 20

In addition, at the scene of a structure fire, exploding gas canisters can contribute to fire intensity, and become rocket projectiles upon _______.

Answer 20

B.L.E.V.E. (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion)

Question 21

After the _____ travels through the simple extraction device, the expelled product will be caught in a collection device or vessel (most often is a Pyrex-type baking tray or container).

Answer 21

hydrocarbon/gas

Question 22

The residue will contain the extract, which is a pale ___ or ______.

Answer 22

glowing yellow / green-golden hue

Question 23

You will also see a slow release of gas through the thick viscous liquid. These bubbles can potentially raise the ____ of their immediate surroundings as they pop.

Answer 23

lower explosive limit