72mg nic - safe to use

[Perpetua]

Jul 2, 2019 4:19:23 GMT bioxx said:

Jul 1, 2019 22:20:05 GMT Perpetua said:

Depends how you've stored it ultimately bioxx , but unless it's been sat baking in a cupboard - around 2 years is an estimated shelf life for nicotine base not stored in a freezer, just a cool/dark place.

The only way to be certain of course is to make a 10ml batch up and see how it tastes to you . . . . don't forget you're smelling it at it's most potent, undiluted. It's quite normal for it to have oxidized and changed colour in that time if it's not been in freezer.

I don't use nicotine salts, so can't be much help there and I guess it depends on what strength you're looking to buy - anything stronger than what's legal under the TPD I'd suggest google is your friend, there's a reputable Ebay seller who pops up in a search who I've used for regular base.

Thank you for explaining it. I’ve recently started coughing a lot with nicotine juices. I’ll try to make a 10ml mix and see how it goes. It was stored in cool dark place the whole time.

That could be due to a number of reasons . . . . strength, PG ratio are a couple. Other than that I think the base you have ought to be fine, had it gone ' off ' then the smell would likely alert you - again it's quite usual for there to be some ciggy type whiff in nicotine base. But I'd make up a small quantity to be certain.

[bioxx]

My normal mixes are VG/PG 90/10 or 85/15. I’m not getting on with too much PG.

I got a bit concerned because I added a bit of this nic to some juices and suddenly couldn’t vape them anymore. I also have coughing problems with anything fruity.

[Perpetua]

Jul 2, 2019 5:43:47 GMT bioxx said:

My normal mixes are VG/PG 90/10 or 85/15. I’m not getting on with too much PG.

I got a bit concerned because I added a bit of this nic to some juices and suddenly couldn’t vape them anymore. I also have coughing problems with anything fruity.

It's not unheard of for people to be sensitive to certain flavours bioxx . . . . it's a process of elimination really to find out which/what triggers your issue. Try making something up with no flavouring using the nic base you have would be my starting point.

[bioxx]

Jul 2, 2019 6:14:15 GMT Perpetua said:

Jul 2, 2019 5:43:47 GMT bioxx said:

My normal mixes are VG/PG 90/10 or 85/15. I’m not getting on with too much PG.

I got a bit concerned because I added a bit of this nic to some juices and suddenly couldn’t vape them anymore. I also have coughing problems with anything fruity.

It's not unheard of for people to be sensitive to certain flavours bioxx . . . . it's a process of elimination really to find out which/what triggers your issue. Try making something up with no flavouring using the nic base you have would be my starting point.

Can’t eliminate Passion fruit, I rather run around barking the whole day, love it too much Some people can’t be pleased.

[VapingBad]

It is more unusual, but some people develop an intolerance of VG. Or maybe going to a lower power vape with higher nic.

[bioxx]

Jul 2, 2019 18:22:11 GMT VapingBad said:

It is more unusual, but some people develop an intolerance of VG. Or maybe going to a lower power vape with higher nic.

It seems that the nicotine is the problem at the moment. Nic free juices I can vape like wild.

[Puffing Billy]

Jul 1, 2019 12:03:34 GMT bioxx said:

I just opened a bottle of nicotine and it smells very much/strong of smoke, its yellow in colour. Bought it pre TPD armageddon. Is this still good to use? Also, where's a good place for nicotine salt?

You could try converting some/all to nic salt which, apparently, keeps better anyway.

Add 17g (anhydrous) citric acid to 100ml of 72mg/ml freebase nic. Heat to 90°C for 60 mins, stirring until dissolved. You now have about 110ml of ca. 65mg/ml citrate salt nic.

Mine was really smooth on the throat even at full strength. I have never vaped at anything like 72mg/m of freebase nic before so can't make any comparisons.

Good luck. Hope it works for you too.

[bioxx]

Jul 3, 2019 22:50:42 GMT Puffing Billy said:

Jul 1, 2019 12:03:34 GMT bioxx said:

I just opened a bottle of nicotine and it smells very much/strong of smoke, its yellow in colour. Bought it pre TPD armageddon. Is this still good to use? Also, where's a good place for nicotine salt?

You could try converting some/all to nic salt which, apparently, keeps better anyway.

Add 17g (anhydrous) citric acid to 100ml of 72mg/ml freebase nic. Heat to 90°C for 60 mins, stirring until dissolved. You now have about 110ml of ca. 65mg/ml citrate salt nic.

Mine was really smooth on the throat even at full strength. I have never vaped at anything like 72mg/m of freebase nic before so can't make any comparisons.

Good luck. Hope it works for you too.

I might just do that.