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Toluene Contamination

💧 Extraction First mentioned: Ep. 050

Presence of toluene, a toxic aromatic hydrocarbon with ~400°F boiling point, as contaminant in butane-extracted cannabis concentrates.

Boiling point far exceeds butane's, so simple purging cannot remove it. MSDS indicates it shuts down lung function. Lingers on skin for days.

Ep. 050 Ben Dronkers, Mystery Oil & Extraction Footprints