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First extraction: cloudy solvent Q

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dread

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Hi, this is my first post here. I like the forum so far.

I'm doing my first extraction, using the Lazyman's STB tek. I put some ~100g of MHRB with ~750ml water and ~100g NaOH in a jar, let it soak for 2.5 hours and added the solvent (naphta).

The first 100ml of solvent came out clear when I separated it, I put it in the freezer, but there doesn't seem to be much crystallization going on. So for the second 100ml I let it soak for a bit longer and swirled the jar around more.

The second batch was clear when I separated it, but now when it has been in the freezer for a few hours it has turned cloudy, almost milk like. I can see some yellow crystals in there though. Is there anything to worry about, am I doing something wrong?
 
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