Supercritical extraction machine using technology using carbon dioxide in supercritical state to extract essential oils is a method that is being strongly developed because of a number of advantages such as using a non-toxic CO2 solvent, low cost, and low cost. Removes quickly because CO2 solvents when at pressure will usually evaporate leaving essential oils without leaving toxic residues like in classical solvents.
- Very versatile (CO2 / water / organic solvents)
- Wide range of process conditions (0-700 bar / 0-150°C / 0-100 g/min)
- Only a small amount of the product is needed (analytical research)
- Easy/quick operation
- Compact design (fits in an environmental/limited lab table)
- Low CO2 consumption due to use of CO2 recirculator
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