Distillates are the most potent form of delta 8 THC available. All the waxes, terpenes<\/a>, and other cannabinoids have been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some companies add terpenes back into the distillate or combine other cannabinoid distillates like CBD, CBC, or CBN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n D8 distillates are made by converting CBD to delta 8 THC<\/a> and then distilling the result to separate the individual ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The distillation process involves heating up crude cannabis extracts to cause them to evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Molecules will evaporate at different temperatures, which allows manufacturers to separate different extracts (called fractions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the same process used to separate ethanol from water and other elements when making spirits like gin, vodka, or rum. Alcohol evaporates under lower temperatures than water. The liquid is heated until the alcohol evaporates, which is then collected in a separate container \u2014 leaving the water behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This process works for making cannabis extracts as well. As the crude extract boils, elements evaporate and float into a cooling tube, causing it to turn back into a liquid. This liquid is collected into different fractions to separate the delta 8 from other elements like CBD (cannabidiol)<\/a>, delta 9 THC<\/a>, delta 10 THC<\/a>, and various other compounds like waxes or phytosterols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lighter elements evaporate first, which are collected and removed. This is called the \u201cheads\u201d fraction. The heads may include any solvents that might have been added as well as the terpenes or other small molecules. These elements evaporate quickly before the delta 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next is the main fraction, which contains the cannabinoids. Depending on the purity of the starting material, manufacturers may collect just one main fraction containing all the delta 8, or they may take several in order to separate the delta 8 THC from other cannabinoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final fraction is called the “tails,” \u2014 which includes all the heavy elements. This fraction may contain some delta 8, but the longer the distillation process is performed, the more unwanted compounds make their way into the final product. Most companies will reuse the tails in a future distillation run to separate the delta 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several different ways of distilling delta 8 THC, including thin-film distillation, short path distillation, and spinning band distillation \u2014 but the fundamental concepts are the same for all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Distillate is the most concentrated form of delta 8 THC (or any cannabinoid). It contains up to 99% pure delta 8 THC, which gives it a thick, syrupy consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comparatively, delta 8 THC oil<\/a> (AKA delta 8 tincture) is made by diluting a distillate with a carrier oil such as MCT, coconut, or hemp seed oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diluting the distillate in an oil makes it easier to measure smaller doses and improves the flavor. Oils are taken by holding a few drops under the tongue or swallowing. Distillates are best used in a vape pen or dab rig. You can also eat distillates directly, but they don’t taste very good at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delta 8 THC gummies<\/a> and vape cartridges<\/a> can also be made from the raw distillate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common way of using delta 8 THC is with a vape pen. Most people who buy delta 8 distillates use it to refill their vape pens or smoke it in a specialized distillate dab rig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A dab rig is very similar to a bong or water pipe, but instead of a bowl designed to hold raw herb, it\u2019s designed to vaporize waxes or distillates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Are Delta 8 THC Distillates Made?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDistillate vs. Oil: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Use Delta 8 Distillate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n