By new data It points to a potential problem with vaping THC-O acetate, and the reasons are cause for concern. Cal NORML, California’s National Marijuana Law Reform Organization (NORML) chapter, issued a warning on January 9 about studies showing significant risks for people who use vaping products containing THC-O acetate. issued.
first published in Journal of Medical Toxicology On December 12, 2022, a research team led by Neal L. Benowitz discovered a link between THC-O acetate and serious lung damage. THC-O acetate is structurally similar to vitamin E acetate. Vitamin E acetate is an additive that is dangerous to the lungs when converted by heat.
According to the California Department of Public Health, the 2019-20 EVALI lung disease outbreak sickened and hospitalized 249 Californians.5 of them fatalOn November 15, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that vitamin E acetate is likely the cause of EVALI. Vitamin E acetate also produces carcinogens such as alkenes and benzene when heated.
When heated with a vape pen, it produces both the substances Vitamin E Acetate and THC-O Acetate Ketene“Very Potent Lung Toxicant”.
“We have issued a press release for a study showing that the volatilization of vitamin E acetate is similar to that of THC-O acetate,” said Cal NORML Director Dale Gieringer. high times.
“Obviously, heating produces a serious pulmonary toxin called ketene.”
As cannabis consumers we often have to go through anti-cannabis hysteria, but certain risks become significant when products are not properly regulated. Added compounds create a vaping hazard.
“We have a lot of concerns about some of these other new cannabinoids being synthesized from hemp,” Gieringer said. THC-O acetate is advertised as being three times more potent than Delta-9, THCP is advertised as having 30x greater receptor binding capacity than THCSuch reactions cause us many concerns.
“These compounds have never been found in nature before and cause a lot of concern because they are made by fairly amateur underground hemp chemists.”
Gieringer said delta 8 THC wasn’t his primary concern, and given how little is known about the compound, his biggest concern is pollutants and other new cannabinoids. Added. THC-H, THC-B, HHC, Delta-10 THC.
Cal NORML recently reported that a 9th Circuit Court ruling made the sale of psychoactive hemp derivatives legal under federal law (AK Futures v. Boyd Street Distro). However, this is controversial as synthetic cannabinoids can be considered illegal under federal analogue law.
Under the 2018 Federal Farm Bill, growing cannabis with less than 0.3% THC is legal and the product can be sold nationally, although THC often exceeds the limit.
california industrial hemp lawIt is regulated by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
THC-O Acetate begins as hemp-derived CBD and goes through a chemical process. Beyond how cannabinoids like delta-8 THC are processed from CBD, Acetic anhydride It is added to the mixture and becomes acetate.
THC-O is believed to be three times more potent than delta-9 THC. This is the natural cannabinoid most of us are familiar with.
“Cal NORML strongly advises consumers to avoid hemp products that contain psychoactive cannabinoids, especially newer ones more potent than THC whose safety is of particular doubt. It can be safely obtained from nationally registered industrial hemp product manufacturers who are required to test for . “under state lawhemp products must have a batch number and a label, website, QR code or barcode linking to test results showing levels of cannabinoids, total THC, the presence of contaminants, and the manufacturer’s address and phone number. Violations can be reported to CDPH.
Cal NORML adds that less common cannabinoids considered safe for human use are CBN, CBG, CBC, THCV, THC-A, CBD-A, and Delta-8 THC. increase.
