Straight to the point: No.
We've spent three years developing a new generation of activated charcoal filters and can confidently say: Hybrid Supreme Filters filter out everything except THC and CBD compounds.
Do cigarette filters remove THC and CBD?
It's well known by now that pure activated charcoal with ceramic caps doesn't filter out active compounds, but there's been a myth for decades that cellulose filters can remove THC and CBD. We've experimented with cellulose from various cigarette and filter manufacturers since we were young and found no evidence to support this myth. Maybe it was because we were so ultra stoned, but the truth likely lies in a scientific approach.
Filtering Toxins: How Activated Charcoal and Cellulose Work in Joints
Most of the toxins produced while you're smoking have particle sizes. Activated charcoal, like regular cellulose, is designed to filter these out. The active compounds, however, are much smaller, only at the molecular level, and are too small to be filtered by cellulose or activated charcoal. Therefore, neither CBD nor THC can be filtered out by cigarette filters. They remain in your smoke for you to enjoy.
In general, you can assume that at least 600 toxins are produced from your mix of grass and tobacco while burning. Tar and nicotine are the most well-known, but heavy metals like lead, nickel, and other toxins like hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and dioxin are also present. If your buds come from an unofficial source and you suspect they might be cut with something, you can easily add another 100-200 toxins to the list.
Using Activated Charcoal Correctly in Filters
One of the biggest culprits is the supposed savior itself: activated charcoal. It's porous and usually loosely packed in filters, which you can recognize by the rattling sound when you shake them. This friction happens throughout the entire transport process, from the conveyor belt to the wholesaler to the retailer and finally to your home. This creates charcoal dust. This fine dust absorbs the remaining toxins and ends up in your lungs. Sure, it's still better than just using a paper tip, train ticket, or flyer since some toxins do get trapped in the activated charcoal, but it's not the ideal solution. This is where cellulose comes into play. The combination of activated charcoal and cellulose ensures that toxins are efficiently filtered out!
Hybrid filters are thus the new generation of activated charcoal filters, making them even better suited for joint smokers than pure activated charcoal filters.
