Is VG safer than PG? - E-Cigarette Forum

Tristalec · 02-19-2009, 04:42 AM

I don't mean to imply that PG is dangerous, but from what I have read it seems that PG can cause throat irritation and possibly harm cats...or something like that.

And I haven't found anything about VG causing throat irritation (although I haven't looked extremely hard)

I'm thinking about ordering the sample pack from Johnson Creek and I don't know if I should order PG, VG, or if it even really matters.

ZambucaLu · 02-19-2009, 04:50 AM

I think most people here use PG based juice if for no other reason than VG suppliers are very limited...only one, Johnson Creek, that I see. If you're hooked on VG, I guess that's the only way to go. Otherwise, PG should suffice.

Lu

Sun Vaporer · 02-19-2009, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tristalec

I don't mean to imply that PG is dangerous, but from what I have read it seems that PG can cause throat irritation and possibly harm cats...or something like that.

And I haven't found anything about VG causing throat irritation (although I haven't looked extremely hard)

I'm thinking about ordering the sample pack from Johnson Creek and I don't know if I should order PG, VG, or if it even really matters.

Although know one knows about saftey as there are no studies--it is confimed that PG breaks down as lactic acid and can cause cramping in legs--etc. VG breaks down as a "glucose". Also it has been reported that more people seem to have allergy issues with PG (sore throat, etc) as compared to those with VG--That is why I only use VG or NON-PG. That is my take on it--Sun

Hermetic · 02-19-2009, 03:10 PM

Vegetable glycerin in comparison to propelene glycol is considered much more healthy when ingested. But regarding inhaling each one, not much study has been done at all about the effects of inhaling either. People might make assumptions to think that if something is safe to consume in its natural state, then it would be safe to inhale, but this is just not true.

Catman51 · 02-19-2009, 08:01 PM

I've noticed cramping in my legs, and just ordered the JC non-PG to see if VG is the cause.

Sun Vaporer · 02-19-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catman51

I've noticed cramping in my legs, and just ordered the JC non-PG to see if VG is the cause.

Catman--I think you meant to say PG as being the cause??--Sun

Catman51 · 02-19-2009, 08:11 PM

Harmful Ingredients to Skin, WATCH OUT!

Article on harmful ingredients to the skin. PG is #3 in the article.

Catman51 · 02-19-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun Vaporer

Catman--I think you meant to say PG as being the cause??--Sun

Oops, must be the PG affecting my brain!

Tristalec · 02-19-2009, 08:44 PM

I ended up ordering the Non-PG sample pack from johnson creek.
Is non-pg the same as vg? What I mean to ask is, Is VG used in Non-PG E-Juice/E-Liquid instead of PG, or is some other "Ingredient" used?

Catman51 · 02-19-2009, 09:34 PM

It's VG from all I've read on their site.

02-19-2009, 04:42 AM	#1
Tristalec Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 18	Is VG safer than PG? I don't mean to imply that PG is dangerous, but from what I have read it seems that PG can cause throat irritation and possibly harm cats...or something like that. And I haven't found anything about VG causing throat irritation (although I haven't looked extremely hard) I'm thinking about ordering the sample pack from Johnson Creek and I don't know if I should order PG, VG, or if it even really matters. __________________ I've Got One Hand In My Pocket, And The Other One's Somkin' An E-Cigarette!

02-19-2009, 04:50 AM	#2
ZambucaLu I SEES ALL! Moderator ECF Veteran Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 9,666	I think most people here use PG based juice if for no other reason than VG suppliers are very limited...only one, Johnson Creek, that I see. If you're hooked on VG, I guess that's the only way to go. Otherwise, PG should suffice. Lu __________________ If you are looking for constant drama, nonsense, insults, degradation and humiliation, there are lots of other forums out there for you. However, if you seek a safe, upstanding, ethical e-cig community with an abundance of information actually focused on the many aspects of vaping, then you've come to the right place. Thank you SmokeyJoe for making ECF such a wonderful home to those who appreciate all it has to offer. ECF will prevail!!!

02-19-2009, 08:01 PM	#5
Catman51 Full Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 111	I've noticed cramping in my legs, and just ordered the JC non-PG to see if VG is the cause. __________________ Steve M

02-19-2009, 08:11 PM	#7
Catman51 Full Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 111	Harmful Ingredients to Skin, WATCH OUT! Article on harmful ingredients to the skin. PG is #3 in the article. __________________ Steve M

02-19-2009, 08:44 PM	#9
Tristalec Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 18	I ended up ordering the Non-PG sample pack from johnson creek. Is non-pg the same as vg? What I mean to ask is, Is VG used in Non-PG E-Juice/E-Liquid instead of PG, or is some other "Ingredient" used? __________________ I've Got One Hand In My Pocket, And The Other One's Somkin' An E-Cigarette!

02-19-2009, 03:10 PM	#4
Hermetic Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6	Vegetable glycerin in comparison to propelene glycol is considered much more healthy when ingested. But regarding inhaling each one, not much study has been done at all about the effects of inhaling either. People might make assumptions to think that if something is safe to consume in its natural state, then it would be safe to inhale, but this is just not true.

02-19-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
Catman51 Full Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 111	It's VG from all I've read on their site. __________________ Steve M

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode