Proper Dab Storage - Glass or Silicone? Which is Better

The way you store your dabs seems like a minor detail that can easily be overlooked or bypassed in the world of dabbing. Properly storing your extracts/wax/dabs, whatever you'd like to call it, can add to its lifespan by preserving your concentrates potency, flavor, and texture!

Lets start off with the basics, as we all know concentrates are sensitive to heat. This is why they can be vaporized for dabbing. It is best to keep your extracts away from heat, yes that means you shouldn't keep your wax inside your car in the middle of July.

Heat:

High temperatures will turn your dabs into a runny, sticky, goopy mess, but besides that, heat will slowly degrade your cannabinoids and terpenes. “Cannabinoids” is just an umbrella term to cover all the desirable compounds within your extracts, like CBD, Delta 9, CBN and more.

Delta 9 is the main cannabinoid that produces those psychoactive effects everyone loves. Unfortunately, delta 9 thc’s potency slowly degrades over time even with its stored at normal temperatures, its degradation process accelerates when stored in temps above 100 degrees. Studies have shown that delta 9 can lose over 50% of its potency within 30 days when stored in temps around 160 degrees. Now think about how hot your car gets in the middle of July, it's just an all around bad idea.

Terpenes and cannabinoids are essential in delivering a more potent and beneficial dabbing experience. Word to the wise, if you will be storing your concentrates anywhere (even your car) its best to invest into a mini fridge that will keep your temps steady and consistent! There are even portable options available like the 710 terp cooler!

Direct Sunlight:

AH Yes, although taking massive dabs out on the beach sounds appealing, direct sunlight particularly UV rays will break down thc. Glass jars are favored by many dabbers, however in an instance like being out in direct sunlight for longer periods of time it’s best to avoid using glass. Unless it has a colored coating on the outside of it!

Air (Oxygen) and Humidity:

Oxygen can be a highly reactive element, when it comes to concentrates, it reacts with thc causing it separate into other cannabinoids like CBN. Humidity can increase moisture within your dabs, there is a certain amount of moisture that's necessary with different types of concentrates. However, extra water can cause mold and mildew to grow. Besides greatly reducing the potency of your concentrates, this will make it unsafe to consume. It's best to store your wax inside a fully sealed airtight container!

Short Term and Long Term Dab Containers:

For short term storage around one to two weeks most people usually reach for a silicone jar/container. Depending on your day to day living and your individual circumstances, you might want to keep the above mentioned degrading factors in mind!

Silicone jars are best for the stickier consistency concentrates like wax, budder, live resin, etc. this is because of silicones non-stick properties. Dosing and removing your dab might be much easier when compared to glass!

Silicone wax containers are, of course, more durable than glass ones, if you are a traveling dabber or you are prone to breaking things then silicone might be your best bet!

Glass jars on the other hand are favored because glass does not interfere with terpenes like silicone does. Silicone can sometimes change the flavor and smell of your dabs over time. Which is why people usually opt for glass when it comes to long term storage.

Glass jars also usually come with an airtight sealing lid that prevents oxygen from entering the jar. Unlike silicone, where the top is less likely to achieve a full airtight seal. Silicone will sometimes absorb odors and flavor since it's a way more porous material, glass does not! Glass is not non-stick like silicone is, so you might have a harder time dosing your dabs out of a glass jar. Not to mention, your dabs can potentially get stuck on the glass making it super hard to remove.

Simple Dab Storing Options:

We have some unique wax containers for short term storage like the wax wallet, the 4 in 1 dab kit and more!

The wax wallet is a one of a kind silicone storage container that has separate sections for different types of extracts. Lined with dosing squares at the top so that you can premeasure or dose your dabs to your preference!

The 4 in 1 dab kit is the perfect travel kit including two silicone jars and a small metal dab tool in a case. Its two jars give you the option of storing two different strains while you are on the go, and a convenient dab tool is located inside! The metal case keeps everything together in one place and fits perfectly in your pocket.