Hemp and cannabis are known to readily concentrate and accumulate heavy metals. Contamination with heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury pose danger to human health, so cannabis products must be tested for them. Chemetrix can offer solutions for elemental impurity analysis and nutrient content of plants-based materials such as cannabis.
Terpenes are volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons that contribute to the flavor and fragrance diversity of cannabis. They have also been used to accurately identify and characterize cannabis cultivars. The unique composition of terpenes for individual plants gives the signature taste, smell and experience of a particular strain, so regularly reproducing the same terpene profile is the key to product consistency. Learn how our terpenes analysis solutions provide trusted answers about the terpenes in your strains and cultivars.
Residual solvents are by-products found in processed cannabis. Producers need to incorporate stringent protocols to ensure acceptable levels for their cannabis concentrates, distillates and extracts. Chemetrix can offer testing solutions to help meet regulatory mandates.
Potentially harmful pesticides and mycotoxins may be present in cannabis crops and extracts, so analytical monitoring of levels is crucial. The selectivity and sensitivity required for determining residual pesticides and mycotoxins in such complex matrices can be achieved by harnessing the power of our Mass Spectrometry instruments.
Potency testing looks at the total amount of cannabinoid content, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other phytocannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). Potency testing is typically performed by liquid chromatography with UV detectors to determine the amount of major cannabinoids. However, analysis of trace and minor cannabinoids is becoming more common with mass spectrometry. To test potency of oils, crude extracts, and distillates, FTIR spectroscopy is often used in production and manufacturing environments.
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