Raw Garden has developed a "terpene-safe" solution for the new Sprout all-in-one cannabis vape.
When Raw Garden’s in-house testing revealed potential health risks from the interaction between their terpene-rich cannabis oils and PCTG — a plastic commonly used in vape hardware — they set out to find a safer alternative. Working with their manufacturing partner Ispire Technology they identified PA12, a durable, terpene-safe plastic that resists heat and prolonged exposure to cannabis oils without degrading.
Despite having already produced 300,000 units, the two companies decided to discard more than $1 million in inventory rather than compromise consumer safety.
“We thoroughly test all our products above what is required, and our heat testing showed that PCTG plastic became cloudy and corroded when exposed to our cannabis oils and heat. We felt it was highly likely that this degradation could lead to plastic particles being inhaled,” said Thomas Martin, CEO of Raw Garden. “The risk to our customers was too high, so we delayed the launch of Sprout until we found a safer solution.”
Designed for convenience and portability, Sprout measures 1.5” x 2.25”. It also features an anti-clog design with an overflow chamber that pulls excess oil and vapor away from the mouthpiece, preventing buildup and blocked pulls. The chamber is made from terpene-safe PA12 plastic.
Sprout is available in two of Raw Garden’s formulations:
- Live Sauce – For the full plant experience.
- Refined Live Resin – For maximum THC potency
Sprout also offers three heat modes:
- Low (2V): Peak flavor
- Medium (2.3V): Balanced flavor and potency
- High (2.6V): Strongest hit—ideal for experienced users
Sprout will be available at select California retailers starting March 8.
