100% VG is clear or cloudy?

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nyiddle

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So the flavoring was the culprit?


I wouldn't really call it a "culprit", but yes. The reason for this is that the Vegetable Glycerin and the Flavoring probably didn't mix fully. It's nearly impossible to get a flavoring 100% saturated in the Glycerin. For this reason, it is recommended that you shake 100% VG juices thoroughly before using them (and by that, I mean before every time you drip or refill your tank, not just the first time you get it), moreso with juices that use citrus flavorings, I've noticed.
 

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Maybe you just shook it up good on the way home from the store and filled it with bubbles. Let it sit a while and see what happens. Gycerin USP should appear clear and colorless.

As I asked/received the answer for: This isn't straight glycerin. I've had many 100% VG juices that are cloudy, and it's positively because of the flavoring not fully saturating. I'll bet money that this is the case for Hawaii.

That said though, I've vaped said juices even at their peak cloudiness, and never noticed anything wrong. In fact I think they're more flavorful when cloudy.
 

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Sorry I got a bit confused by your description of 100%VG and not 100% VG juice.

100% VG actually means a bottle of Glycerin USP with no flavorings and additives.

A 100% VG juice means a juice made with mostly VG and other additives that include flavoring, coloring, nicotine and water but not PG.

Yes, if you shake up a bottle to mix juice ingredients or if you do the same to Glycerin USP (VG) the liquid will appear cloudy or may contain suspended bubbles for a while. Just let it sit for a few hours and it will clear up. Depending on the additives used the finished liquid may not be perfectly clear.
 
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