Ask The Chemist

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Hello to all my ECF Vapers out there! If you have questions, this is the place to post them.

My name is Joshua and I am the Chemist on staff at RTS Vapes. I have been working for RTS and vaping for going on 2 years now. I am not and never was a smoker, but I have a real passion for this industry and helping others in their quest for a better vaping experience. So, if you have a question please do not hesitate to ask it on here and I will do my best to get you the correct answer as soon as possible.

 

[randyith]

All,

Just want you all to know The_Vapin_Chemist is a degreed Chemist and our resident scientist. Feel free to ask him questions.

I stand by The_Vapin_Chemist (Joshua's) integrity and expertise.

Randy CEO and Founder

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Since we are not getting too many questions, I gonna leave y'all with a tip for the day.

VG mixes with PG better if you add the VG into your PG, rather than the other way around.

Hope this helps someone out there!

 

[Marina2]

I have a question. What is better for a nicotine base? All pg, all vg, or 50/50 or any other combination. (in regards to long term storage)

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

I have a question. What is better for a nicotine base? All pg, all vg, or 50/50 or any other combination. (in regards to long term storage)

In my experience, nicotine seems to hold up better in PG. I use PG nic even in my MAX VG liquid because it is such a small amount.

 

[Woofer]

Since we are not getting too many questions, I gonna leave y'all with a tip for the day.

VG mixes with PG better if you add the VG into your PG, rather than the other way around.

Hope this helps someone out there!

Appreciate the tip!
How concerned should one be about nic hotspots in 100 mg/ml PG base?

 

[Marina2]

In my experience, nicotine seems to hold up better in PG. I use PG nic even in my MAX VG liquid because it is such a small amount.

That's great to know as it's so much easier to measure and mix in the pg base.

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Appreciate the tip!
How concerned should one be about nic hotspots in 100 mg/ml PG base?

With PG based nic, there should never be much of a concern if the batch is being mixed at all. Since PG and nicotine are very close in density, they mix together very easily. With RTS nicotine there is never a worry with PG or VG nic because I personally test a representative sample from every batch before any batch of nicotine can be bottled and sold.

 

[schatz]

Do you know what the names of the alkyloids are in natural tobacco plant. I would like to find herbs to replace these alkyloids as a healthy alternative and maybe a positive outcome of beneficial thought cocktail so to speak. Thank you, and when I figure out a way to replace these naturally I will post results and not produce my own tonic for market.

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Do you know what the names of the alkyloids are in natural tobacco plant. I would like to find herbs to replace these alkyloids as a healthy alternative and maybe a positive outcome of beneficial thought cocktail so to speak. Thank you, and when I figure out a way to replace these naturally I will post results and not produce my own tonic for market.

The major ones that people analysis for are: Nicotine, Nicotine-N-Oxide, Nornicotine, Anabasine, Cotinine, Anatabine, B-Nicotyrine, Myosmine.

 

[schatz]

The major ones that people analysis for are: Nicotine, Nicotine-N-Oxide, Nornicotine, Anabasine, Cotinine, Anatabine, B-Nicotyrine, Myosmine.

Thank you, now back to my research.

 

[Mowgli]

I've been using saline for inhalation in my max vg mixes instead of distilled water.
Someone pointed out that it's used as a medical treatment and could have side effects.
I understand that it's the preferred solution to carry most medications via IV because it's basically plasma.

My latest bloodwork (3 months ago) showed normal sodium level.
Can the chlorine in NaCl "build up" in our system or have other adverse effects?
I vape 20+ ml per day of 5-7% saline juice.
Can you think of any complications from vaping 1ml-1.4ml of saline/day?

Thanks

 

[Mowgli]

In my experience, nicotine seems to hold up better in PG. I use PG nic even in my MAX VG liquid because it is such a small amount.

I can tolerate up to about 10% PG.
I use PG nic in my 3mg/ml Max VG (PG-free flavoring) to get a mild antimicrobial benefit
I use VG nic in my 10% (PG-based flavoring) so I can use that extra 3% as flavoring and stay within my PG-tolerance range.

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

I've been using saline for inhalation in my max vg mixes instead of distilled water.
Someone pointed out that it's used as a medical treatment and could have side effects.
I understand that it's the preferred solution to carry most medications via IV because it's basically plasma.

My latest bloodwork (3 months ago) showed normal sodium level.
Can the chlorine in NaCl "build up" in our system or have other adverse effects?
I vape 20+ ml per day of 5-7% saline juice.
Can you think of any complications from vaping 1ml-1.4ml of saline/day?

Thanks

Since I am not a doctor, I can't really speak to that.

How is the flavor on your PG free flavorings? I have not tried any of the VG based flavors.

 

[Mowgli]

Since I am not a doctor, I can't really speak to that.
How is the flavor on your PG free flavorings? I have not tried any of the VG based flavors.

Not bad. They're VG/alcohol based so take a longer steep.
I use 6% flavoring in MAX VG with 3mg (pg nic) and 5% saline = 3%PG juice that flows like 60-70VG

 

[schatz]

The major ones that people analysis for are: Nicotine, Nicotine-N-Oxide, Nornicotine, Anabasine, Cotinine, Anatabine, B-Nicotyrine, Myosmine.

Thank you for your insight in advance. Are most of the alkyloids in tobacco in the piperidine family of alkyloids?

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Thank you for your insight in advance. Are most of the alkyloids in tobacco in the piperidine family of alkyloids?

No, most of the alkaloids in tobacco are in the pyridine family. All of the ones I listed above are in the pyridine family.

 

[JD4x4]

Not exactly a chemistry question.. (or is it?)

I buy in bulk and it's been a while since I've ordered flavorings. My favs (only flavors used) for the last few years have been the Chinese Type K original and the Type N menthol, but I see they aren't on the RTS site any more.

Were these dropped totally? If so, what might be substitutes if you can't tell me where else to get them. And, were they dropped due to lack of demand or some other reason?

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Not exactly a chemistry question.. (or is it?)

I buy in bulk and it's been a while since I've ordered flavorings. My favs (only flavors used) for the last few years have been the Chinese Type K original and the Type N menthol, but I see they aren't on the RTS site any more.

Were these dropped totally? If so, what might be substitutes if you can't tell me where else to get them. And, were they dropped due to lack of demand or some other reason?

Those flavors were not dropped because of demand. A few of those flavors sold really well. However, with the GHS regulations for SDS sheets we had to drop those flavors because they would not comply.

As for finding substitutes, Hangsen is definitely your best bet. They make the best tobacco flavors by far!

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Time for another tip from your RTS Chemist.

If you are tired of giving it all you have to syringe 30 mL's of VG, try using a 60 cc catheter tip syringe. You'll save your arm and be doing your happy dance!