How to Identify if an HHC-O Cannabinoid Product is Fake

HHC-O-Acetate (HHC-O) is one of the newer cannabinoids on the market, and one that a lot of people haven’t even heard of.  But, make no mistake that shady companies have wasted no time trying to sell fake HHC-O to naïve customers.  Fortunately, avoiding fakes is simple as long as you have an idea of what to be looking for when making a purchase.

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Why Fakes Exist on the Hemp Market

No one is happy to learn that there are fake HHC-O products out there, but the reality is that the hemp industry is extremely profitable, and with any profitable industry, there will be shady businesses trying to make money off of it by carrying fakes.  HHC-O is also relatively easy to fake, because it’s so new that most customers don’t have anything to compare it to.

Types of Fakes You Might Run into

There are a few different ways in which an HHC-O product can be “fake.”  Let’s cover the main ones so you know what to be looking out for when you go shopping.

• Knock-Off Products: A knock-off would be a HHC-O product made by one company, designed to look exactly like the product made by a more popular company – similar to a knockoff designer handbag.  What’s inside the formula is actually a low-quality product, or one that doesn’t contain any HHC-O.
• Products that Contain Zero (or Almost Zero) HHC-O: Then, there are products advertised as HHC-O products, which either contain no HHC-O, or contain so little HHC-O that they can’t possibly give you any meaningful effectiveness.
• Products Made with Harmful Ingredients: While not technically a fake, you still want to strictly avoid a product that does ultimately contain HHC-O, but also contains harmful ingredients that can do damage to the body – for instance, vitamin E added to vape oil, which has been linked to severe respiratory problems.

Avoiding a Fake HHC-O Product: What to Look For 

Now, let’s talk about what to be looking at when buying an HHC-O product, to completely avoid the risk of ending up with one of the types of fake products above.

#1: Look at the Third-Party Lab Reports

It’s always very important to look at third-party lab reports before buying any HHC-O product, since that’s where you’ll find unbiased information provided by a third-party, state-licensed testing facility about the legitimacy of the product.  The lab reports should always be easy to find on the company’s website, and even tell you exactly how much HHC-O is in the product, as well as how pure it is.  Remember, 90% or so is a good purity level for HHC-O, since 100% does not exist.

#2: Look at Online Reviews

Also, make sure to read the reviews of a company before buying from them, since that’s a place where you’ll be able to quickly find out whether or not customers are satisfied with the brand.  And, consider looking elsewhere, like Reddit and YouTube, where people are found reviewing hemp companies without any kind of affiliation to the brand.  

#3: Consider the Company You’re Buying It From

Ultimately, you’ll find that some types of retailers just aren’t all that trustworthy.  As a general rule, avoid buying HHC-O in-person, since it’s easier for fake products to float around local markets.  Places like gas stations and convenience stores are not good places to score authentic HHC-O, since the owners of these businesses rarely know how to check for legitimacy.

#4: Read the Label Carefully

Before buying any HHC-O product, look at the label carefully.  Read the ingredients to make sure the product actually contains HHC-O distillate, without any fine print, and be sure that there aren’t any unsafe ingredients in the formula.  Also, be sure that there aren’t spelling or grammar errors on the label, since that’s a sign that a company is not professional.

Spotting a Fake According to the Product Type

As you know, HHC-O comes in a wide array of product types, so let’s get more specific about spotting a fake specific type of HHC-O product.

HHC-O Vapes

HHC-O vapes should only contain HHC-O distillate and a terpene-rich hemp extract, without any other added ingredients.  And, the vape oil should smell like cannabis because of the high concentration of terpenes, while clearly stating the name of the strain on the label.  Look at the lab reports, as this is where you’ll quickly discover whether or not the hemp extracts have been diluted or tampered with in any way.

HHC-O Dabs

HHC-O dabs are trickier to verify, but again, just look at the lab reports, which will give you a clear breakdown of the purity level of the product as well as the breakdown of chemical compounds.  And again, dabs should contain zero added ingredients.

HHC-O Gummies

HHC-O gummies can contain a lot of ingredients, so examine the ingredients list carefully since shady companies can sneak harmful additives in there.  Make sure there’s HHC-O distillate on the list of ingredients, and enough to actually produce a meaningful effect, since anything below 5mg is unlikely to give you the high you’re looking for.

HHC-O Tinctures

With an HHC-O tincture, you want to check that the milligram strength is high enough to give you the high that you’re looking for, and make sure that there aren’t any questionable additives or filler ingredients in the formula.  Tinctures only need to contain HHC-O distillate, a carrier oil and flavoring, if you’re specifically buying a flavored product.  The product should never have a chemical smell or aftertaste.

Never End Up with a Fake HHC-O Product at Binoid

While it’s true that fake HHC-O products exist, the good news is that you can avoid them completely by just sticking with Binoid’s line of HHC-O formulas.  At Binoid, you can read through lab reports, lists of ingredients and lots of positive reviews to know that you’re getting nothing but real, top-quality product at all times.

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