PG OR VG Confused

[Kate]

Lol, well the cattle one is probably ok. As long as it's pharmaceutical grade it will do so it needs to be BP or USP monopropylene glycol.

[ZambucaLu]

I did see one at the tractor supply store....100% PG, USP. A gallon for $20. I didn't buy it as I had the question about thickness. Seems safe from what others have said though.

Lu

[chuckie]

hey guys just a quick question i bought a bottle that says "Pure Glycerin USP skin protectant" the active ingredients says "Glycerin 99.5% Anhydrous" which i think is fine my only problem is there is a warning that says "for external use only" is there a problem with that or is it a standard warning?

Chuck

[Kate]

I've not heard of USP glycerine having a disclaimer against ingesting Chuckie. I don't know if you should try it or not, perhaps you could ask the manufacturer why it can't be eaten?

[chuckie]

wow thanks for the quick response kate. i mixed some with my juice and it smokes great now if i could just find a way to get rid of this third eye that grew out of my forehead lol

chuck

[Kate]

Ha. Eye see. It's best to grow them in the back of your head, they're handier there (but only if you have a bald patch).

[ZambucaLu]

hey guys just a quick question i bought a bottle that says "Pure Glycerin USP skin protectant" the active ingredients says "Glycerin 99.5% Anhydrous" which i think is fine my only problem is there is a warning that says "for external use only" is there a problem with that or is it a standard warning?

Chuck

I first purchased a bottle of glycerin from Michael's craft store. I think it was safe but I also thought it was kind of thin compared to what others were saying. But it was useable.

On a fluke, I happened to see a bottle of Humco glycerin at walmart. Same ingredients as yours but does not say "for external use only" on it. I have heard others say they use it but I was hesitant because it said "skin protectant". But it was so thick, I couldn't pass it up! (I really hate thin liquid.)

I did try a little for an experiment and it worked well...I like it...but as Kate said, I have no evidence of its safety. Mine doesn't say not to ingest and there is no warning about it except for "in case of accidental overdose...."

They list a website, but I haven't checked it out yet: www.simplehomeremedies.com

I saw some in rite aid one time that I think said "skin protectant, for external use only" so I did not buy it. Not sure what the ingredients were now. Don't know if I would have bought this one either if it said that

Lu

[QueenInNC]

New Wilton GLYCERIN 2 OZ BOTTLE RESTORES ICING cake - eBay (item 350132570109 end time Mar-28-09 07:44:18 PDT)

Is this okay?

TIA!

[ZambucaLu]

New Wilton GLYCERIN 2 OZ BOTTLE RESTORES ICING cake - eBay (item 350132570109 end time Mar-28-09 07:44:18 PDT)

Is this okay?

TIA!

Yes, that is the Wilton glycerin you can buy at Michael's craft stores. Do you have any near you? This price is very expensive (plus shipping!) If you don't have a Michael's near you, you can find it much cheaper other places on the net like here:

Nature's Flavors : Glycerine (CAS Number: 56-81-5) Food Grade

There are others as well. I just don't know where the other links are off the top of my head.

Lu

[QueenInNC]

Yes, that is the Wilton glycerin you can buy at Michael's craft stores. Do you have any near you? This price is very expensive (plus shipping!) If you don't have a Michael's near you, you can find it much cheaper other places on the net like here:

Nature's Flavors : Glycerine (CAS Number: 56-81-5) Food Grade

There are others as well. I just don't know where the other links are off the top of my head.

Lu

Yes, there is a Michael's 5 minutes from me. The shipping for that one is free, but I guess if I can get it at Michael's there is no need to wait! What do you suggest? Plain, flavord? What is better? I use regular Marlboro carts. Thanks, Lu!