Sovent extraction question

mr. pink · 09-22-09, 17:58

After using xylene in an extraction of one substance could swifm reuse the same xylene for a fresh batch of the same kind of substances? Or would it be best if they used new solvent?

apokalypse · 09-22-09, 18:21

I'm not sure about xylene, but you should be able to reuse it just like one would reuse naphtha.

Thre365ive · 09-22-09, 18:48

It depends. What are you trying to extract?

mr. pink · 09-22-09, 21:29

cactus

Thre365ive · 09-22-09, 22:08

Then yeah, you should be able to re-use it. It will require more cleaning at the end, though. Once it gets saturated with fats, some of them have to precipitate and they only have one place to go - your crystals. Although if you salt out your alkaloids, then distill the solvent, it'll be as good as new.

whatchamacallit · 09-23-09, 02:11

SWIM used the same xylene for 4 250 g peruvian torch dried cacti extractions without a single problem or reduce in yield, nor any extra color in the final mescaline HCl. He is still saving it to use on his next kilo, as well. If one chooses to distill their solvents, this could be even more economical, and could allow one to use fresher solvents each time, but it's not necessary in SWIM's experience.

mr. pink · 09-23-09, 02:40

I might let swim know. Disposing of these types of solvents over and over is not something swim wants. Im sure he/she will be thankful.

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09-22-09, 17:58	#1 (permalink)
mr. pink Mycophage Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 131	Sovent extraction question After using xylene in an extraction of one substance could swifm reuse the same xylene for a fresh batch of the same kind of substances? Or would it be best if they used new solvent? __________________ "Some times you eat the bear. And well... Sometimes the bear eats you."

09-22-09, 18:21	#2 (permalink)
apokalypse Dr. Durgs Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,456	I'm not sure about xylene, but you should be able to reuse it just like one would reuse naphtha. __________________ "Soo, babies don't come out the butt?"

09-22-09, 18:48	#3 (permalink)
Thre365ive Alchemycologist Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 360	It depends. What are you trying to extract? __________________ I stared God in the face and asked his name. He tickled me from the tips of my toes to the tip of my head. I knew that it didn't matter.

09-22-09, 21:29	#4 (permalink)
mr. pink Mycophage Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 131	cactus __________________ "Some times you eat the bear. And well... Sometimes the bear eats you."

09-22-09, 22:08	#5 (permalink)
Thre365ive Alchemycologist Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 360	Then yeah, you should be able to re-use it. It will require more cleaning at the end, though. Once it gets saturated with fats, some of them have to precipitate and they only have one place to go - your crystals. Although if you salt out your alkaloids, then distill the solvent, it'll be as good as new. __________________ I stared God in the face and asked his name. He tickled me from the tips of my toes to the tip of my head. I knew that it didn't matter.

09-23-09, 02:11	#6 (permalink)
whatchamacallit Deadhead Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,170	SWIM used the same xylene for 4 250 g peruvian torch dried cacti extractions without a single problem or reduce in yield, nor any extra color in the final mescaline HCl. He is still saving it to use on his next kilo, as well. If one chooses to distill their solvents, this could be even more economical, and could allow one to use fresher solvents each time, but it's not necessary in SWIM's experience. __________________ I'm addicted to placebos, I could quit but it wouldn't matter.. http://deadvids.com/dv3 24/7 Dead Videos with a chatroom!

09-23-09, 02:40	#7 (permalink)
mr. pink Mycophage Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 131	I might let swim know. Disposing of these types of solvents over and over is not something swim wants. Im sure he/she will be thankful. __________________ "Some times you eat the bear. And well... Sometimes the bear eats you."

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