PHO (Propane Hash Oil): definition, budder texture and comparison with BHO

The PHO (Propane Hash Oil) is a cannabis concentrate produced by extraction with propane, an alternative solvent to butane used in the BHO. Its main characteristic: it naturally produces a texture budder creamy and malleable, without requiring the whipping or stirring after extraction needed to achieve this texture with BHO.

Its color ranges from light yellow to amber-gold, hence its nickname,’honey oil propane. Its THC content is generally between 60 and 90%, comparable to BHO.

Why does propane naturally produce budder?

The fundamental difference between PHO and BHO lies in the boiling point of the two solvents:

• Butane : boiling point at -1°C, It evaporates easily at room temperature
• Propane : boiling point at -42°C, It requires a purge at a lower pressure.

This lower stripping temperature directly affects the molecular structure of the final concentrate. Propane extracts light terpenes more selectively and leaves more residual moisture in the extract, which promotes a creamy and smooth texture, the budder, naturally. BHO, when purged at room temperature or slightly above, tends to produce stiffer textures such as shatter if the process is carried out slowly and without agitation.

PHO vs. BHO vs. EHO: A Comparison

Advantages and Disadvantages of PHO

Advantages :

Propane is extracted at lower temperatures than butane, which better preserves the terpenes volatile compounds and heat-sensitive cannabinoids. PHO naturally produces a "budder" texture that is highly prized for its ease of handling when dabber, no cutting is required, as with shatter. Its flavor profile is often considered richer and more expressive than that of standard BHO.

Disadvantages :

Propane is slightly more expensive than butane. Its higher vapor pressure (it is gaseous at room temperature, which is -42°C, and therefore under very high pressure at normal temperatures) makes handling it in a closed system even more demanding in terms of equipment and safety protocols. Propane extraction is considered more difficult to control than butane extraction.

Like any solvent-based concentrate, PHO must be produced in closed-circuit manufactured by professionals and tested to ensure it is free of solvent residues before being sold.

Usage and Storage

PHO is mainly eaten as dabbing : Its budder-like texture makes it particularly easy to measure out and pick up with a dabber. It can also be used in a vaporizer designed for concentrates.

Storage: Keep away from light and heat, in an airtight silicone container or on parchment paper. Since budder has a naturally soft texture, PHO can be handled at room temperature without the risk of breaking like shatter.