hi all its probably been done but i couldnt find it. whats the best way to store my nicotine,pg,vg
For long term storage of nicotine DIY base ( it is not recommended that you add any flavourings )
In most cases you have two options
1 Decant into smaller glass bottles stick in the freezer
2 Seal plastic bottle in mylar bag with an oxygen scavenger stick in the freezer --search prepping
Both of these methods have drawbacks
Drawback for decanting into small glass -very high Risk of trapping micro bubbles of air in the liquid as it is poured from the main large container into a number of smaller bottles -- air has around 21% oxygen
This can be avoided by using a spray gas intended for preserving opened /part drunk bottles of fine wines---- you simply spray some into your empty bottles displacing the air containing the oxygen before filling - this spray can also be used on resulting head space as you slowly work you way though a bottle.
Decanting nicotine base liquid at room temp will trap far less micro bubbles than if your liquid has come directly from the freezer or fridge as cold = thicker liquid
Plastic : A Plastic bottle on its own will allow oxygen from the air to pass slowly into your nicotine base - This can be avoided by placing your bottle in a Mylar bag with an oxygen scavenger --search prepping on Google
Before you do this please look at the bottom of your plastic bottle at the group of letters and or a single number from 1-7 most bottles used to ship nicotine in bulk will be HDPE 2
Check with this list to see if it is safe /considered safe as the last thing you want is to be storing your nicotine in the same plastic as was used for baby's bottles (7)
1 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE)
Used to make soft drink, water, sports drink, ketchup, and salad dressing bottles, and peanut butter, pickle, jelly and jam jars.
GOOD: Not known to leach any chemicals that are suspected of causing cancer or disrupting hormones.
2 High density polyethylene (HDPE) Bottle is normally marked with a 2 on the base and is Not known to leach any chemicals that are suspected of causing cancer or disrupting hormones.
3 Polyvinyl chloride (V or PVC)
Most cling-wrapped meats, cheeses, and other foods sold in delicatessens and groceries are wrapped in PVC.
BAD: To soften into its flexible form, manufacturers add “plasticizers” during production. Traces of these chemicals can leach out of PVC when in contact with foods. According to the National Institutes of Health, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), commonly found in PVC, is a suspected human carcinogen.
4 Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
Some bread and frozen food bags and squeezable bottles.
OK: Not known to leach any chemicals that are suspected of causing cancer or disrupting hormones, but not as widely recycled as #1 or #2.
5 Polypropylene (PP)
Some ketchup bottles and yogurt and margarine tubs.
OK: Hazardous during production, but not known to leach any chemicals that are suspected of causing cancer or disrupting hormones. Not as widely recycled as #1 and #2.
6 Polystyrene (PS)
Foam insulation and also for hard applications (e.g. cups, some toys)
BAD: Benzene (material used in production) is a known human carcinogen. Butadiene and styrene (the basic building block of the plastic) are suspected carcinogens. Energy intensive and poor recycling.
7 Other (usually polycarbonate)
Baby bottles, microwave ovenware, eating utensils, plastic coating for metal cans
BAD: Made with biphenyl-A, a chemical invented in the 1930s in search for synthetic estrogens. A hormone disruptor. Simulates the action of estrogen when tested in human breast cancer studies. Can leach into food as product ages.
