California Marijuana

Year after year, titanic breakthroughs in technology have transformed the cannabis industry. Technological advancements have impacted all parts of the supply chain, from automated equipment for manufacturers to artificial intelligence that helps growers identify when it’s time to harvest. Yet, when it comes time to clean those stubborn residues and resins from equipment, floors, grow rooms, bins, and tools, most in the industry resort to the same legacy technology used for decades: isopropyl alcohol (IPA). After all, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But what if it is broken? IPA has a dark side, but since it has served the industry well as an effective cleaner for the past couple decades, the substance naturally has become the de facto cleaner. Because of this, many operations either have forgotten or never understood the associated risks that need to be taken into consideration when using it. After all, employees, products, and equipment like trimming machines will be exposed ...