Glycerine inquiry - E-Cigarette Forum

youfillintheblank · 11-16-2008, 09:40 PM

Can anyone clear up my glycerine confusion??

What kind of glycerine would be in the glycerine I buy at the pharmacy? The bottle does not state origin. Is it vegetable? or other? I bought it and after diluting 1/1 with water I then drip 2 drops of e-liquid, and 1 drop diluted glycerine. Makes MUCH better vapour, but it seems vegetable glycerine is the choice of the seasoned e-smoker. Am I damaging anything, including myself by using this type of glycerine?

Bertrand · 11-16-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by youfillintheblank

Can anyone clear up my glycerine confusion??

What kind of glycerine would be in the glycerine I buy at the pharmacy? The bottle does not state origin. Is it vegetable? or other? I bought it and after diluting 1/1 with water I then drip 2 drops of e-liquid, and 1 drop diluted glycerine. Makes MUCH better vapour, but it seems vegetable glycerine is the choice of the seasoned e-smoker. Am I damaging anything, including myself by using this type of glycerine?

Ring the manufacturer and ask them if it's food safe. The problem isn't with the glycerine itself but with its impurities.

Kate · 11-16-2008, 10:24 PM

If it says USP or BP it's pharmaceutical grade and is the purest you can get. Food grade is usually USP or BP too. If it's for cosmetics or soap or something then it might have impurities and personally I wouldn't risk it.

Does it say anything on the bottle to give a clue?

Bertrand · 11-16-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate

If it says USP or BP it's pharmaceutical grade and is the purest you can get. Food grade is usually USP or BP too. If it's for cosmetics or soap or something then it might have impurities and personally I wouldn't risk it.

Does it say anything on the bottle to give a clue?

It's not so much the purity as what the impurities are. For example, through distilling you can only get alcohol to about 95% pure (70% pure in home setups.) If you want purer, you need to use something like the benzene purification process. Sure, it's purer, but now the impurities are benzene and its derivatives. (Didn't seem to stop hospital workers back when this stuff was readily available though. :) )

You definitely need to ask whether it is food safe from the manufacturer if they have not stated it on the bottle.

Kate · 11-16-2008, 10:41 PM

Um, so my 99.5% BP glycerine might have undesirables in it? I don't know if it's food grade or not.

Bertrand · 11-16-2008, 10:48 PM

I personally would ask them. In my experience, manufacturers are more than happy to tell you or find out for you.

Kate · 11-16-2008, 10:49 PM

Very sensible, thanks Bertrand, I'll look into it.

youfillintheblank · 11-17-2008, 07:16 PM

It says USP so i'm sure it's safe. I was using it all day yesterday and I'm still kicking, but there's no number to contact. Have to do some digging. I'm not sure I like it all that much, it really kills the flavour of my liquid. Not much of an issue, I'm in it for the nicotine satisfaction!

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Originally Posted by Kate

If it says USP or BP it's pharmaceutical grade and is the purest you can get. Food grade is usually USP or BP too. If it's for cosmetics or soap or something then it might have impurities and personally I wouldn't risk it.

Does it say anything on the bottle to give a clue?

Kate · 11-17-2008, 07:19 PM

Mine is BP so it's basically the same thing as USP, pharmaceutical grade. I've been using it for a few months now and as far as I know haven't fallen down dead yet

Just to be sure I've emailed the seller to double check it's ok for ingesting.

ApOsTle51 · 11-17-2008, 08:57 PM

keep us posted about that kate, i'm using the same stuff..as are a few others i believe

11-16-2008, 09:40 PM	#1
youfillintheblank Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 915	Glycerine inquiry Can anyone clear up my glycerine confusion?? What kind of glycerine would be in the glycerine I buy at the pharmacy? The bottle does not state origin. Is it vegetable? or other? I bought it and after diluting 1/1 with water I then drip 2 drops of e-liquid, and 1 drop diluted glycerine. Makes MUCH better vapour, but it seems vegetable glycerine is the choice of the seasoned e-smoker. Am I damaging anything, including myself by using this type of glycerine?

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ApOsTle51 Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,131	keep us posted about that kate, i'm using the same stuff..as are a few others i believe __________________ http://www.fistpacks.com

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11-16-2008, 10:24 PM	#3
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,298	If it says USP or BP it's pharmaceutical grade and is the purest you can get. Food grade is usually USP or BP too. If it's for cosmetics or soap or something then it might have impurities and personally I wouldn't risk it. Does it say anything on the bottle to give a clue?

11-16-2008, 10:41 PM	#5
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,298	Um, so my 99.5% BP glycerine might have undesirables in it? I don't know if it's food grade or not.

11-16-2008, 10:48 PM	#6
Bertrand Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 466	I personally would ask them. In my experience, manufacturers are more than happy to tell you or find out for you.

11-16-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,298	Very sensible, thanks Bertrand, I'll look into it.

11-17-2008, 07:19 PM	#9
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,298	Mine is BP so it's basically the same thing as USP, pharmaceutical grade. I've been using it for a few months now and as far as I know haven't fallen down dead yet Just to be sure I've emailed the seller to double check it's ok for ingesting.