torch extraction question

cheech · 07-22-07, 08:34

my cat is doing an extraction of peruvian torch. he's having a problem with the cactus sludge "holding on" to the xylene. he added about a pint of xylene to the basified torch mixture and after 2 days only has recovered about a cup. the mixture has been sitting outside in temps of about 95 f. he's already thinned the mixture with dh2o. 125g of torch powder was used with 3 quarts of naoh water mix. as there's no emulsion layer he's pretty sure the ph is high enough. he's done this extraction once before with good results but doesn't remember having a problem recovering the xylene. would heating the mix in a hot water bath to say 140 f or so allow more xylene to come to the surface? i believe i've read this in another posting but was unable to find it again.

roc · 07-22-07, 09:34

Heat in a warm water bath and you will be good to go.

The longer I wait the better the seperation and amount pulled without heating.

cheech · 07-22-07, 12:48

thanks roc. he added more dh2o to the mix to thin it more. tomorrow all will go into the hot water bath and hopefully my cat wil recover all the solvent added.

Caljet666 · 07-22-07, 15:50

Smart cat that one. lol

Good luck

synth · 07-22-07, 23:00

throw the jug in a bucket, pour in some boiling or near boiling water.

after it sits for a bit, remove it and look. you should see small droplets of
solvent stuck to the sides of the jug. give it a few taps and they will rise
to the surface. return it to the bucket. refresh the water after a while
if necessary.

if this does not work, add more NaOH and repeat.

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07-22-07, 08:34	#1 (permalink)
cheech Mycotopiate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 423	torch extraction question my cat is doing an extraction of peruvian torch. he's having a problem with the cactus sludge "holding on" to the xylene. he added about a pint of xylene to the basified torch mixture and after 2 days only has recovered about a cup. the mixture has been sitting outside in temps of about 95 f. he's already thinned the mixture with dh2o. 125g of torch powder was used with 3 quarts of naoh water mix. as there's no emulsion layer he's pretty sure the ph is high enough. he's done this extraction once before with good results but doesn't remember having a problem recovering the xylene. would heating the mix in a hot water bath to say 140 f or so allow more xylene to come to the surface? i believe i've read this in another posting but was unable to find it again. __________________ greater vehicle, lesser vehicle. it does not matter, all vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.

07-22-07, 09:34	#2 (permalink)
roc Old Man Join Date: Mar 1970 Posts: 2,807	Heat in a warm water bath and you will be good to go. The longer I wait the better the seperation and amount pulled without heating. __________________ ubuntu! Member of Native Geekaho Tribe. "Think for yourself and question authority"

07-22-07, 12:48	#3 (permalink)
cheech Mycotopiate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 423	thanks roc. he added more dh2o to the mix to thin it more. tomorrow all will go into the hot water bath and hopefully my cat wil recover all the solvent added. __________________ greater vehicle, lesser vehicle. it does not matter, all vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.

07-22-07, 15:50	#4 (permalink)
Caljet666 Dumbass Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 245	Smart cat that one. lol Good luck __________________ ?

07-22-07, 23:00	#5 (permalink)
synth Mycotopiate Join Date: Aug 1972 Posts: 758	throw the jug in a bucket, pour in some boiling or near boiling water. after it sits for a bit, remove it and look. you should see small droplets of solvent stuck to the sides of the jug. give it a few taps and they will rise to the surface. return it to the bucket. refresh the water after a while if necessary. if this does not work, add more NaOH and repeat.

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