Analysis of "The Big Four" Heavy Metals in Cannabis by USN-ICP-OES
Investigating the preparation and analysis for heavy metals in cannabis using ICPOES with an ultrasonic nebulizer (USN-ICP-OES) and a low-flow mini-torch as a lower cost alternative to ICPMS.
Extraction of Cannabinoids in Marijuana and Edibles by QuEChERS
As more states legalize medical marijuana, fast and reliable analytical methods have been initiated to determine the cannabinoid potency in marijuana and cannabis infused foods.
Analysis of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Seized Drugs by High-Resolution UHPLC/MS and GC/MS
"Designer drugs" are made with the notion of of circumventing controlled substance laws and present a major challenge to law enforcement laboratories charged with investigating the nature of seized materials.
High-Quality Analysis of Pesticides Found in Cannabis
Currently, medical marijuana pesticide residue analysis methods are poorly defined and challenging to develop due to matrix complexity and a long list of potential target analytes.
CPC 250: Purification of Cannabidiol from Cannabis sativa
Gilson has developed a rapid and reproducible method for large-scale purification of CBD using centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) .
Why are Patients Resorting to Medical Cannabidiol?
Take a look at the science behind one of the most exciting therapeutic cannabinoids.
Industrial Evaporation & Chromatography: Ideal Combination for Cannabis Processing
Concentration and separation of various cannabinoids (e.g. CBD, THC) in cannabis processing.
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.
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.
Microbiological Safety Testing of Cannabis
Our approach in this white paper is try to balance these needs by giving recommendations that will exceed the public health protections in other industries, but not by more than is reasonable or necessary.
