// Definition
Safety concerns surrounding commercially available delta-8 THC products. Independent testing by Iron Trap on the Future 4200 forum revealed many delta-8 products contain unreacted starting materials, acid catalysts, olivetolic acid byproducts, and other reaction contaminants. Dr. Mark Scialdone explained the chemical mechanism creating these contaminants during acid-catalyzed conversion.
// From the Episode
Bubbleman noted this calls for 'in-house analytics' and 'a higher level of competency than just a bunch of cowboys down south making this stuff.' Many states subsequently moved to ban or regulate delta-8 products.
// Source
Ep. 164 HC 3.0 Ep 23 →