Flash Point

Flash point refers to the lowest temperature at which a cannabis extract or concentrate's vapors ignite when exposed to an ignition source. This metric is critical for safety during extraction, processing, and storage of solvent-based concentrates like butane hash oil (BHO) and CO₂ extracts. Flash point testing is mandated by cannabis regulatory bodies in many jurisdictions to ensure products meet fire safety standards. Lower flash points indicate higher flammability risk and require stricter handling, storage, and transportation protocols. Understanding flash point is essential for extraction facilities, quality control labs, and anyone handling concentrated cannabis products in compliance-regulated markets.

While flash point is not a breeding trait, it is a critical processing parameter that breeders and extraction specialists must consider when developing cultivars intended for concentrate production. Terpene profiles—which breeders can select for—directly influence a concentrate's flash point, making terpene composition an indirect breeding consideration for extraction-focused lineages.