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Solvent Purity Grades

๐Ÿ’ง Extraction First mentioned: Ep. 050

Classification system for industrial solvents based on contaminant levels, from food grade (99.9%) up to SFE grade and research grade (99.99%+).

Cleanest hydrocarbon from Praxair is research grade (99.99%). SFE grade CO2 tests under 0.5 ppm total hydrocarbons. Cost difference significant.

Ep. 050 Ben Dronkers, Mystery Oil & Extraction Footprints โ†’