Rosin Formulation SOP
Product Formulation SOP
This SOP outlines the procedures for formulating various products from rosin. Each section details the steps necessary to produce high-quality vials, cartridges, pens, diamonds, sauce, ice water hash, butter, jam, THC-A, solvent-less products, hash rosin, second press, decarboxylated products, natural terpenes, and food-grade items.
1. Preparation
1.1. Equipment and Materials
- Equipment: Press, sieve, cold storage units, decarboxylation equipment, filling machines, packaging materials.
- Materials: High-quality rosin, containers for different SKUs (vials, cartridges, pens, etc.), natural terpenes.
1.2. Safety Precautions
- Ensure all equipment is clean and sterilized.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, masks, and protective clothing.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
2. Rosin Product Formulations
2.1. Vials
- Objective: Package rosin in vials for easy distribution.
- Steps:
- Measure the desired amount of rosin.
- Place the rosin into sterilized vials.
- Seal the vials and label them accurately.
2.2. Cartridges
- Objective: Fill cartridges with rosin for vaping.
- Steps:
- Gently heat rosin to a manageable consistency without exceeding 100°F (37.8°C).
- Use a filling machine to fill the cartridges.
- Cap the cartridges and label them accordingly.
2.3. Pens
- Objective: Create ready-to-use vape pens.
- Steps:
- Fill cartridges as described in section 2.2.
- Attach filled cartridges to pen batteries.
- Package the pens and label them.
2.4. Diamonds
- Objective: Form rosin into diamond-like structures.
- Steps:
- Use low heat and pressure to separate THC-A crystals from rosin.
- Collect the crystals and allow them to form solid structures.
- Package and label the diamonds.
2.5. Sauce
- Objective: Create a rosin sauce with high terpene content.
- Steps:
- Mix rosin with a high concentration of natural terpenes.
- Ensure a consistent and uniform mixture.
- Package in small jars and label them.
2.6. Ice Water Hash
- Objective: Produce ice water hash from rosin.
- Steps:
- Use ice water extraction methods to isolate trichomes.
- Dry the trichomes and press them into hash.
- Package and label the ice water hash.
2.7. Butter
- Objective: Create a butter-like consistency product.
- Steps:
- Whip rosin until it reaches a creamy, butter-like consistency.
- Package in small jars and label them.
2.8. Jam
- Objective: Produce a jam-like rosin product.
- Steps:
- Gently heat rosin to a jam-like consistency without exceeding 100°F (37.8°C).
- Package in small jars and label them.
2.9. THC-A
- Objective: Isolate THC-A from rosin.
- Steps:
- Use low heat and pressure to separate THC-A.
- Collect and package THC-A crystals.
- Label appropriately.
2.10. Solvent-less
- Objective: Ensure products remain solvent-less.
- Steps:
- Verify that no solvents are used in any extraction or formulation process.
- Label products as solvent-less.
2.11. Hash Rosin
- Objective: Produce hash rosin from pressed hash.
- Steps:
- Press high-quality hash to extract rosin.
- Package and label the hash rosin.
2.12. Second Press
- Objective: Utilize second press rosin.
- Steps:
- Perform a second press on previously pressed material to extract additional rosin.
- Package and label the second press rosin.
2.13. Decarboxylated
- Objective: Decarboxylate rosin for activated products.
- Steps:
- Gently heat rosin to 230°F (110°C) to decarboxylate.
- Monitor the process to avoid overheating.
- Package and label the decarboxylated rosin.
2.14. Natural Terpenes
- Objective: Incorporate natural terpenes into rosin products.
- Steps:
- Mix natural terpenes with rosin to enhance flavor and effects.
- Ensure a consistent blend.
- Package and label appropriately.
2.15. Food Grade
- Objective: Ensure rosin products are safe for consumption.
- Steps:
- Verify that all ingredients and processes comply with food safety standards.
- Package in food-grade containers.
- Label products as food grade.
3. Quality Control
3.1. Inspection
- Inspect all products for consistency, purity, and quality.
- Perform regular equipment checks and maintenance.
3.2. Documentation
- Maintain detailed records of all batches, including quantities, processes used, and any deviations.
3.3. Labeling
- Ensure all labels contain accurate information, including product type, batch number, date of production, and any relevant warnings.
Conclusion
Following this Rosin Formulation SOP ensures that high-quality rosin products are produced consistently. Adhering to these steps will maintain product integrity, enhance customer satisfaction, and uphold industry standards.