Received my FIRST nic-base today!

[Drewps5co0tt]

Purchased a 250ML bottle of 100MG/ML VG nic, it arrived in a blue plastic bottle. I have not opened the bottle and plan to store it in the freezer, in the zip lock bag it was inside of and as well as inside the shipping box for extra safety. My question is, do I need to transfer this liquid into a glass bottle first? People keep saying it's perfectly fine to store the nic-base in the freezer in the container it came in, others say no, it must be glass.

Also before I forget it, it has an exp date of 3/25, I was under the impression that as long as it was stored in the freezer, essentially it has no exp date?

Thanks!

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Purchased a 250ML bottle of 100MG/ML VG nic, it arrived in a blue plastic bottle. I have not opened the bottle and plan to store it in the freezer, in the zip lock bag it was inside of and as well as inside the shipping box for extra safety. My question is, do I need to transfer this liquid into a glass bottle first? People keep saying it's perfectly fine to store the nic-base in the freezer in the container it came in, others say no, it must be glass.

I would transfer the nic to glass bottles and then store it in the freezer. Per testing done by longtime experienced ECF's members storing nicotine in glass is best.

Also before I forget it, it has an exp date of 3/25, I was under the impression that as long as it was stored in the freezer, essentially it has no exp date?

As long as nic is stored in the freezer, in glass bottles, it does not expire.

I'm currently using a bottle from 2015, it's crystal clear, and has no off-taste whatsoever.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Long Term Nic Storage

Edit by classwife : With Kurt's permission I made a sticky of his post from this thread : Deeming Regulations have been released!!!! ........................................................................... I don't want to clog this important...

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[ShowMeTwice]

Nic Base Storage: Freezer vs. Room Temp Experiment

Although it's common knowledge that the optimal way to store nic base is in glass, with minimal head space, in the freezer, a repeated theme in some of the "stocking up" threads has been that some folks either don't have a freezer at all, or...

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[Drewps5co0tt]

Thank you for your reply! Yes, I did read that sticky but it was quite overwhelming for me.

Do you by any chance have a link to a glass bottle with the correct cap that I would want to buy? I have no idea about these things, just started to build my DIY "back-up" supply so this is a first for me.

Thanks again.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Thank you for your reply! Yes, I did read that sticky but it was quite overwhelming for me.

Do you by any chance have a link to a glass bottle with the correct cap that I would want to buy? I have no idea about these things, just started to build my DIY "back-up" supply so this is a first for me.

Thanks again.

Glass Bottle Outlet 4oz/120ml Boston Round with the cone lined cap will work fine.

4 oz. Amber Boston Round with Black Cone Lined Cap (22/400) (V5) (V5)

Protective and cost-effective, our 4 oz. Amber Bottle with black cap is a must-have Bottle your high-quality essential oils, massage oil, cooking ingredient or any other light sensitive liquid in the sleek design of our 4 oz. glass medicine bottle with black cap. This premium glass medicine...

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If you want larger bottles just look under their Boston Round section.

I bought all my nic from Nude Nicotine. It came in bottles. I ordered it in the 120ml bottles because they are much easier to handle.

 

[Drewps5co0tt]

Thanks, is there no way to get clear glass anymore? I want to be able to see my liquid lol

I see them available in the 120ML/4 ounce size but the 8 ounce size. Do you think I should just buy the bottles in 120ML/4 ounce size in clear?

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Thanks, is there no way to get clear glass anymore? I want to be able to see my liquid lol

Yes, you can get the same exact bottle in clear glass. Here:

4 oz. Clear Boston Round with Black Cone Lined Cap (22/400) (V20) (V5)

When you want a bottle that's versatile, the choice is clear with this 4 oz. Clear boston round with black cone lined cap From cooking extracts to essential oils, the 4 oz. clear Boston round glass bottle with black cone lined cap can be used for storing virtually anywhere. The traditional...

glassbottleoutlet.com

 

[Drewps5co0tt]

So I'm confused, sorry. Only way to get clear is to get 4 ounce and not 8 ounce? And I really don't need 24 bottles lol, you can't buy in smaller quantity?

 

[ShowMeTwice]

So I'm confused, sorry. Only way to get clear is to get 4 ounce and not 8 ounce? And I really don't need 24 bottles lol, you can't buy in smaller quantity?

I'm not seeing Boston Round clear glass in 8 ounce at Glass Bottle Outlet.

As to buying smaller quantity, perhaps via Amazon or another bottler supplier.

 

[Drewps5co0tt]

OK thanks, I'll just get the 24 haha. I just want to get it done with and ordered at this point. Thank you again for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

So I'm confused, sorry. Only way to get clear is to get 4 ounce and not 8 ounce? And I really don't need 24 bottles lol, you can't buy in smaller quantity?

Berlin Packaging has 8 ounce clear Boston Round bottles.

Clear glass 8oz:

8 oz Clear Glass Boston Round Bottles (Cap Not Included) - 4699B09-BCLR

Our 8 oz Clear Boston Round Glass Bottles are perfect for housing virtually any solid or liquid. Bottle Only --or-- Select your Cap - Wholesale Pricing!

www.berlinpackaging.com

Caps:

24-400 Black Phenolic Caps with Polycone Liner - X24-400C

Cap your laboratory liquids or alcoholic beverages with 24-400 Black Phenolic Caps with Polycone Liner from Berlin Packaging. Shop today for great deals!

www.berlinpackaging.com

 

[Drewps5co0tt]

Yes, you can get the same exact bottle in clear glass. Here:

4 oz. Clear Boston Round with Black Cone Lined Cap (22/400) (V20) (V5)

When you want a bottle that's versatile, the choice is clear with this 4 oz. Clear boston round with black cone lined cap From cooking extracts to essential oils, the 4 oz. clear Boston round glass bottle with black cone lined cap can be used for storing virtually anywhere. The traditional...

glassbottleoutlet.com

Ordered! Thanks again.

 

[niczgreat]

Thanks, is there no way to get clear glass anymore? I want to be able to see my liquid lol

I see them available in the 120ML/4 ounce size but the 8 ounce size. Do you think I should just buy the bottles in 120ML/4 ounce size in clear?

Clear Glass is Bad Idea. Allows light in which will oxidize the Nicotine.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Clear Glass is Bad Idea. Allows light in which will oxidize the Nicotine.

That is a nonissue if nic base is kept in a freezer.

 

[niczgreat]

Not to be argumentative some freezers have shelves exposed to light and/or are side by side type.
If you are putting it at the bottom in pitch darkness it's fine.

Without the tinted bottle you have to be careful not to leave it out by accident.

Tinted glass is better but clear is probably fine.

 

[niczgreat]

That is a nonissue if nic base is kept in a freezer.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Not to be argumentative some freezers have shelves exposed to light and/or are side by side type.
If you are putting it at the bottom in pitch darkness it's fine.

Without the tinted bottle you have to be careful not to leave it out by accident.

Tinted glass is better but clear is probably fine.

It's a discussion, there's nothing argumentative about it.

Yes...... dark amber, blue or even green glass bottles are no doubt the best for long-term nic storage. Clear glass works fine as long as the nic is not exposed to UV light.

Remember Kurt, the Chemistry Professor???

Specifically this from his Long Term Nic Storage post: "I have some of my nic in colorless glass bottles, and they have not changed in the freezer in the years I've had them, maybe 4 years...and even at room temp, oxidation is very very slow if in well sealed glass. A 50 mL bottle out for usage will last me months of mixing with very little change."

and......

"it is UV that catalyzes oxidation most, not so much visible light, and freezers are dark"

The only time a freezer will be exposed to UV light is when the door is open. How long does someone keep a freezer door open? About as long as it takes to reach in and grab what you need. 5 seconds, 10 seconds if pokey. That will not cause any issue for nicotine stored in colorless glass bottles.