We want clients to know that they have the industry’s leading products and consumers to know the same. This is why we don’t just offer a wide array of hemp testing; we go the extra mile to help our clients thoroughly understand our process and effectively optimize theirs.
TERPENE ANALYSIS
Terpenes are the organic compounds that are found in a wide variety of plants. Essentially, they represent the essence of the plant. Terpenes also play a pivotal role in the variation of effects different cannabis/hemp strains offer. In recent years, some researchers have even come to believe that terpenes are equally as powerful as cannabinoids in creating therapeutic properties. At Gobi Hemp, we offer a comprehensive terpene analysis that reports on 22 different compounds. This allows you to provide your customers with detailed product classifications and useful insights on a product’s effects.
| OUR TERPENE PANEL |
|---|
| alpha-Pinene |
| Camphene |
| (-)-beta-Pinene |
| beta-Myrcene |
| delta 3-Carene |
| alpha-Terpinene |
| Limonene |
| alpha-Ocimene |
| Eucalyptol |
| p-Cymene |
| gamma-Terpinene |
| Terpinolene |
| Linalool |
| (-)-Isopulegol |
| Geraniol |
| beta-Caryophyllene |
| alpha-Humulene |
| trans/cis-Nerolidol |
| (-)-Guaiol |
| (-)- Caryophyllene Oxide |
|
alpha-Bisabolol |
| PESTICIDE PANEL | |
|---|---|
| Avermectin B1a & B1b | Imazilil |
| Acephate | Imidacloprid |
| Acetamiprid | Kresoxim |
| Aldicarb | Methyl |
| Azoxystrobin | Malathion |
| Bifenazate | Metalaxyl |
| Bifenthrin | Methiocarb |
| Boscalid | Methomyl |
| Captan | Mevinphos |
| Carbaryl | MGK-264 |
| Carbofuran | Myclobutanil |
| Chlorantraniliprole | Oxamyl |
| Chlordane | Paclobutrazol |
| Chlorpyrifos | Pentachloronitrobenzene |
| Clofentazine | Permethrin (Mix of Isomers) |
| Coumaphos | Imidan |
| Baythroid (Cyfluthrin) | Phosmet |
| Cypermethrin | Piperonyl Butoxide |
| Dichlorvos | Propiconazole |
| Diazinon | Propuxor |
| Dimethoate | Pyrethrin |
| Dimethomorph | Pyridaben |
| Prophos | Spinetoram |
| Etofenprox | Spinosad (Mixture of A and D) |
| Etoxazole | Spiromesifen |
| Fenhexamid | Spirotetramat |
| Fenoxycarb | Spiroxamine |
| Fenpyroximate | Tebuconazole |
| Fipronil | Thiacloprid |
| Flonicamid | Thiamethoxam |
| Fludioxonil | Trifloxystrobin |
| Hexythiazox | |
PESTICIDE TESTING
We currently offer a pesticide panel used by the State of Colorado for cannabis products. Relying on our decades of analytical testing experience and advanced instrumentation, we developed a method for screening these compounds. We are currently working on an expanded list to help our customers throughout the world. We believe that this kind of scientific dedication has earned us a reputation as the most thorough, reliable laboratory in the industry.
POTENCY TESTING
We utilize High Performance Liquid Chromatography with our own specialized methodology to identify and quantify select cannabinoids. We test for CBDVa, CBDV, CBDa, CBGa, CBG, CBD, THCV, THCVa, CBN, CBNa, Delta-9 THC, Delta 8 THC, CBL, CBC, THCa, and CBCa. We produce these results with the highest level of accuracy and want to ensure that your report will reflect the full spectrum of cannabinoids in your sample.
Our microbial laboratory is run by experts from the food testing industry, incorporating the same standards of quality required by the USDA and FDA. We’ve combined advanced qPCR technology with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Yeast and Mold plating to provide you full panel STEC (Shiga-toxin producing E. coli), Salmonella, Total Aerobic Microbial Count, and Total Yeast and Mold Count analyses in as little as three days. In addition to microbial contaminants tests, we also deliver an array of food safety and research testing including water activity, pH, shelf stability, common pathogenic identification, and plant sex-typing.
MICROBIAL TESTING
RESIDUAL SOLVENT TESTING
There are many solvents that can be used in extraction of cannabinoids. After extraction, the goal is to eliminate these solvents from the final product. Gobi Hemp is here to help ensure that your products are safe! We use gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID) for analysis. The solvents that we analyze are Propane, Iso-Butane, n-Butane, Pentane, Ethanol, Acetone, IPA, Hexane, Benzene, Heptane, Toluene, Methanol, Ethyl Acetate, and p,m,o-Xylenes. Additionally, we are working to expand this list to accommodate our customer’s needs. At Gobi Hemp, we aim to create value in your products by ensuring their quality!
One of the most important steps in creating a quality infused product is ensuring cannabinoid content is evenly distributed. Too much or too little concentration may lead to a dissatisfying and unpleasant experience for a consumer.
Through Gobi Hemp rigorous homogeneity test, we will be able to provide the necessary data to create a consistent and reliably dosed infusion. Our goal is to bring additional value to your product by ensuring its consistency!
HOMOGENEITY TESTING
MYCOTOXIN
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites that are produced by naturally occurring molds and fungus – living organisms which decompose organic matter. Mycotoxins can be extremely toxic to humans, particularly in circumstances involving long-term exposure. Of more than 400 known toxic fungal by-products, Aflatoxin is the perhaps the most widely studied contaminant, renowned for its potent cancer causing effects. Produced by several Aspergillus mold species, this contaminant can flourish on plant crops at relatively low moisture levels.
Gobi Hemp utilizes liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) to detect and quantify precise mycotoxin levels. Using advanced instrumental methods and the latest laboratory technology, we are able to deliver highly reliable mycotoxin test results that assure product safety. Mycotoxins we test for include Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, and G2) and Ochratoxin (A). We believe that safety, leads to the highest quality products.
In recent years, there has been increased concern over the toxic effects of heavy metals exposure due to the inhalation or consumption of contaminated products. Hemp cultivated outdoors can be highly susceptible to contamination due to the plant’s ability to hyper-accumulate metals and other elements from the soil and/or water in which they are grown. Hemp can also be contaminated when exposed to fertilizers or pesticides that contain these heavy metals. Excessive exposure has detrimental consequences on the body and can cause serious health problems including neurological damage.
Gobi Hemp offers competitive pricing for testing Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury via ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry).
HEAVY METALS
WATER ACTIVITY TESTING
Water activity testing results contribute greatly to the shelf stability analysis. At Gobi Hemp, we use an Aqualab 4TEV instrument with the capability to analyze dew point and capacitance. This dual-analysis feature allows us to measure water activity in non-volatile samples—such as cookies and candies—as well as volatile samples—like ethanol extracts and ethanol-based tinctures.
We’ve also found that water activity testing can be useful for clients in the research and development phase. Our results can identify plant water content and help troubleshoot the presence of microbial contaminants.
pH testing can be highly useful for clients in the research and development phase. It’s especially helpful for growers and concentrate makers, as pH can alter the absorption of fertilizers and disrupt the distillation process. By paying attention to every detail, we want to help our customers create the highest quality products!
pH TESTING
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
We pride ourselves on offering our customers many other services to help in all aspects of your business. Whether you are looking to develop a new product, perfect an existing one, identify potential contamination in your facility, or identify a new strain you are developing, we are here to help. We get very excited about exploring new frontiers with our customers and we offer customized services to fit your needs, whatever they may be, just ask.
Here are some common more specialized requests that we are happy help with:
- Environmental Screening: Facility contamination screening for pesticide and/or microbial residue.
- New Product development: We are here to help with all your Research and Development needs.
- Shelf Life Studies: We offer a customized testing program to help remove the guesswork and provide scientifically certified data.
- Plant Genotype Sequencing: Receive a comprehensive profile of your individual strain.