Resources
Pesticide Use on Cannabis
This paper presents data indicating that pesticide use is widespread in the Cannabis industry, and that pesticide residue on retail Cannabis products is often found at levels exceeding the allowable levels on any agricultural product.
A Closer Look at Cannabis Testing
This white paper looks at the findings of a 2014 tour of medicinal marijuana businesses in the State of Oregon where Shimadzu Marketing Managers learned about the key ascpects of the cannabis industry.
Industrial Evaporation & Chromatography: Ideal Combination for Cannabis Processing
Concentration and separation of various cannabinoids (e.g. CBD, THC) in cannabis processing.
Cannabis Analysis: Potency Testing Identification and Quantification of THC and CBD by GC/FID and GC/MS
This application note will concentrate on the potency identification and quantification of THC and CBD in cannabis by Gas Chromatography.
Analysis of Cannabinoids in Hemp Seed Oils by HPLC Using PDA Detection
In this application note, we describe a technique for the monitoring of six cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, in hemp seed oil by HPLC combined with PDA detection.
Analysis of Plant Materials for Toxic and Nutritional Elements with the NexION 350 ICP-MS
This work discusses the analysis of hops (as a surrogate for cannabis) for both toxic and nutritional elements with ICP-MS.
Optimization of Cannabis Grows Using Fourier Transform Mid- Infrared Spectroscopy
FT-IR can accurately determine THCA and CBDA in dried cannabis flowers, giving a quick, convenient, and portable potency test for recreational and medicinal cannabis cultivars.
15 Best Signs from the March for Science
We take a look at a selection of the best signs from the March for Science.
New THCV Standard for Medical Cannabis Testing
Analyze medical cannabis samples more easily and accurately with Restek’s new tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) standard.
