1st time, I just cut dowm some high strength nic liquid, really freaked me out!

[my4jewels]

Well, the title says it all. I just cut down 2 bottles of high strength, 125ml 100mg nic liquid and 70ml of 60mg. I got all my utensils and measuring items, paper towels, as well as pg and vg ready before I opened the bottle. I put on my latex gloves, wore an apron, and spread throw away plastic on my work surface. It's all cut down now. It took a while because my hubby vapes 100% vg, and I vape pg/vg mix. Everything I used is soaking in the sink in hot soapy water, and I threw away the plastic covering and paper towels in another plastic bag and tied it shut. I cleaned off the outside of my pg bottle and vg jug with hot soapy water and rinsed and dried them. I'm gonna wash and rinse everything, scour my sink, and superclean my countertop even though it was covered.

While I was doing it, I was sooo nervous. My breathing was irregular and I felt sick to my stomach, pretty normal for me since I suffer from panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. I was extremely careful, but I don't know if I can take the anxiety of doing this again.

If I do, I think I'll have my pg and vg premixed in the right amounts, so all I'll need to do is add the nic juice and be done with it. Or I may just cut 36mg in half so I don't have to worry so much.

Now I have a lot of non flavored nic juice to practice some diy mixing!

I am relieved to be done. It's been almost an hour since I finished, so I guess I'm okay...

 

[beckah54]

Sounds like you did great! A little caution goes a long way when you're dealing with high mg nicotine. Hope it gets easier for you after a few times.

 

[davelog]

Before you go doctoring up your base with flavors, give it a shot straight. I was surprised at how much I like vaping unflavored base, you may dig it too.

 

[my4jewels]

Never thought about that. What is your base? Mine's about 50pg/50vg. I'll give it a try later.

Before you go doctoring up your base with flavors, give it a shot straight. I was surprised at how much I like vaping unflavored base, you may dig it too.

 

[phonedude]

Good for you. Sounds like you did just fine. I haven't worked with any nic liquid that strong. I usually just get 48mg because it is easy for me to mix to 12mg and 6mg.

When I first worked with the 48mg I wasn't cautious enough. I would actually lick spills off my fingers. And not worry about a drop or two on myself here or there.

Then wonder why my head was spinning. And where was that dizziness coming from?

I am much more cautious now.

 

[my4jewels]

Well, I've got enough to last me a while...won't have to think about it for quite some time. Thanks for the encouragement.

Sounds like you did great! A little caution goes a long way when you're dealing with high mg nicotine. Hope it gets easier for you after a few times.

 

[my4jewels]

OMG, you licked your fingers! I guess you really didn't want 1 single drop to be wasted! LOL. Don't we enjoy our nicotine! I'm glad you didn't harm yourself.

Good for you. Sounds like you did just fine. I haven't worked with any nic liquid that strong. I usually just get 48mg because it is easy for me to mix to 12mg and 6mg.

When I first worked with the 48mg I wasn't cautious enough. I would actually lick spills off my fingers. And not worry about a drop or two on myself here or there.

Then wonder why my head was spinning. And where was that dizziness coming from?

I am much more cautious now.

 

[phonedude]

OMG, you licked your fingers! I guess you really didn't want 1 single drop to be wasted! LOL. Don't we enjoy our nicotine! I'm glad you didn't harm yourself.

I was lucky. I finally realized if I would'nt vape it that strong why would I lick it off my fingers? LOL

And a +1 on trying some of the unflavored juice. To me it has a nice clean taste. I usually vape it in VG cut with a couple drops distilled water and a drop of PGA.

I think it would be good with any base though.

 

[Eddie.Willers]

Congratulations on your foray into DIY! Sounds like you did just fine and although the precautions are sensible, perhaps you want to think about using 36mg or 48mg as your base stock so you are not so anxious at the thought of spillages.

 

[my4jewels]

I cut some 36mg, and it didn't bother me to do it. I couldn't resist the 40% off from FS, and the savings by cutting 100mg. I guess I did okay after all. I can already think of some ways to make it a bit easier and less dangerous.

Congratulations on your foray into DIY! Sounds like you did just fine and although the precautions are sensible, perhaps you want to think about using 36mg or 48mg as your base stock so you are not so anxious at the thought of spillages.

 

[Kurt]

my4jewels, GOOD FOR YOU!!! Congrats on a job well done! I am a seasoned chemist, and the first time I processed my 100 mg VG, which is just to transfer it to smaller storage bottles for the freezer, I was pretty nervous about it! Even now, I am VERY happy when it is over! I use glass bottles with euro-dropper inserts for syringe dispensing, and the liquid is 100 mg, so I am safe against spills and contact. Many do cut it into a lower nic base for DIY though, so if that works for you, great!

I am very happy that you communicated a healthy fear and respect for 100 mg liquid! Excellent attention to safety precautions. As far as I can see, you did everything exactly right. And now others will take note of this.

You just made my day, seriously!

 

[davelog]

Never thought about that. What is your base? Mine's about 50pg/50vg. I'll give it a try later.

Ditto. 48mg PG mixed with an equal amount of store-bought VG and a dash of water to make it a touch thinner. The VG has a slightly sweet taste to it, which makes for a very smooth, refreshing vape.

 

[my4jewels]

Thanks, Kurt, your post made my day, too! I must admit I'm pretty proud of myself. After reading your post, perhaps, my fear and respect of 100mg nic was not overdone. When any of us get lazy and let our guard down about anything potentially dangerous, that's when we makes mistakes and get hurt.

my4jewels, GOOD FOR YOU!!! Congrats on a job well done! I am a seasoned chemist, and the first time I processed my 100 mg VG, which is just to transfer it to smaller storage bottles for the freezer, I was pretty nervous about it! Even now, I am VERY happy when it is over! I use glass bottles with euro-dropper inserts for syringe dispensing, and the liquid is 100 mg, so I am safe against spills and contact. Many do cut it into a lower nic base for DIY though, so if that works for you, great!

I am very happy that you communicated a healthy fear and respect for 100 mg liquid! Excellent attention to safety precautions. As far as I can see, you did everything exactly right. And now others will take note of this.

You just made my day, seriously!

 

[my4jewels]

Thanks. Love your quote. LOL

Ditto. 48mg PG mixed with an equal amount of store-bought VG and a dash of water to make it a touch thinner. The VG has a slightly sweet taste to it, which makes for a very smooth, refreshing vape.