Difference between PG and VG based aromas

[Rytis Laurinaitis]

Hello, there are aromas that are 100% VG based and 100% PG based, how do they differ? If i were to add these aromas to a 70/30 base, would that increase VG content of the entire e-liquid?

 

[smacuser]

Yes. Adding more VG, by way of VG flavors, will increase the VG ratio of your mix (and vice versa with PG).

PG stands for “propylene glycol” and VG stands for “vegetable glycerin”. PG and VG are liquid ingredients used in vape juice, which can be combined with differing levels of nicotine. These two ingredients are combined in various ways on e-juices to suit each vape user's preferences.

Propylene Glycol is a colorless and odorless petroleum byproduct. This ingredient gives what vapers call a “throat hit” on the inhale. A throat hit is said by users to mimic the sensation when smoking tobacco products. So tobacco lovers usually gravitate to e-liquids that contain a higher PG. Additionally, PG e-liquid is the less viscous option of the two, which makes it more easily absorbed by cotton fabric inside cartomizers and wick tanks. Other differences in PG compared to VG are:

• Flavorless: PG has no taste and no odor, so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the vape juice in anyway.
• Less build-up: Since PG is runny in consistency, it builds up less gunk on the heating element of vaporizer on your device. The liquid is easier to clean off your vaping device than vegetable glycerin.
• Throat hit: The throat hit is stronger with PG, which is considered to be similar to tobacco cigarettes.

VG on the other hand is different. Vegetable Glycerin is a natural substance that is taken from vegetable oil. Because of this it’s considered to be a natural chemical. VG is thicker in substance, which causes thick cloud production on the exhale. When e-juices are described as “smooth,” it is because of the VG that is present. The differences in VG compared to PG ultimately are:

• Flavor: Vegetable glycerin alters e-liquid flavors and causes them to be sweeter in taste.
• More build-up: The thick viscosity of VG causes for more build up. More cleaning is involved or else your vaporizer becomes in danger of getting clogged.
• Throat hit: The throat hit is significantly less than that with PG, which makes e-juices smoother on the throat.

Some folks are intolerant to PG and prefer VG when mixing.

 

[Rytis Laurinaitis]

Yes. Adding more VG, by way of VG flavors, will increase the VG ratio of your mix (and vice versa with PG).

PG stands for “propylene glycol” and VG stands for “vegetable glycerin”. PG and VG are liquid ingredients used in vape juice, which can be combined with differing levels of nicotine. These two ingredients are combined in various ways on e-juices to suit each vape user's preferences.

Propylene Glycol is a colorless and odorless petroleum byproduct. This ingredient gives what vapers call a “throat hit” on the inhale. A throat hit is said by users to mimic the sensation when smoking tobacco products. So tobacco lovers usually gravitate to e-liquids that contain a higher PG. Additionally, PG e-liquid is the less viscous option of the two, which makes it more easily absorbed by cotton fabric inside cartomizers and wick tanks. Other differences in PG compared to VG are:

• Flavorless: PG has no taste and no odor, so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the vape juice in anyway.
• Less build-up: Since PG is runny in consistency, it builds up less gunk on the heating element of vaporizer on your device. The liquid is easier to clean off your vaping device than vegetable glycerin.
• Throat hit: The throat hit is stronger with PG, which is considered to be similar to tobacco cigarettes.

VG on the other hand is different. Vegetable Glycerin is a natural substance that is taken from vegetable oil. Because of this it’s considered to be a natural chemical. VG is thicker in substance, which causes thick cloud production on the exhale. When e-juices are described as “smooth,” it is because of the VG that is present. The differences in VG compared to PG ultimately are:

• Flavor: Vegetable glycerin alters e-liquid flavors and causes them to be sweeter in taste.
• More build-up: The thick viscosity of VG causes for more build up. More cleaning is involved or else your vaporizer becomes in danger of getting clogged.
• Throat hit: The throat hit is significantly less than that with PG, which makes e-juices smoother on the throat.

Some folks are intolerant to PG and prefer VG when mixing.

Thanks a lot for the very informative answer, that was hella helpful. Honestly I thought PG would increase the flavor, didn't expect to see that PG doesn't affect flavor at all that's weird, but I'll take your info to the heart<3. Is it exactly the same with nicotine concentrates? there are some that are 50-50 vg/pg, then there are 70/30 vg pg nicotine concentrates and so on, so in terms of flavor I really shouldn't care much I guess, I'll just use calculators to figure out how much nicotine I need to achieve my desired nicotine amount in the e-liquid

 

[smacuser]

Honestly I thought PG would increase the flavor, didn't expect to see that PG doesn't affect flavor at all that's weird, but I'll take your info to the heart<3

PG is the better carrier of flavor and nicotine due to it being less viscous.

 

[smacuser]

 

[Rytis Laurinaitis]

PG is the better carrier of flavor and nicotine due to it being less viscous.

oh that makes sense, interesting though, thanks

 

[Bliss Doubt]

Yes. Adding more VG, by way of VG flavors, will increase the VG ratio of your mix (and vice versa with PG).

PG stands for “propylene glycol” and VG stands for “vegetable glycerin”. PG and VG are liquid ingredients used in vape juice, which can be combined with differing levels of nicotine. These two ingredients are combined in various ways on e-juices to suit each vape user's preferences.

Propylene Glycol is a colorless and odorless petroleum byproduct. This ingredient gives what vapers call a “throat hit” on the inhale. A throat hit is said by users to mimic the sensation when smoking tobacco products. So tobacco lovers usually gravitate to e-liquids that contain a higher PG. Additionally, PG e-liquid is the less viscous option of the two, which makes it more easily absorbed by cotton fabric inside cartomizers and wick tanks. Other differences in PG compared to VG are:

• Flavorless: PG has no taste and no odor, so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the vape juice in anyway.
• Less build-up: Since PG is runny in consistency, it builds up less gunk on the heating element of vaporizer on your device. The liquid is easier to clean off your vaping device than vegetable glycerin.
• Throat hit: The throat hit is stronger with PG, which is considered to be similar to tobacco cigarettes.

VG on the other hand is different. Vegetable Glycerin is a natural substance that is taken from vegetable oil. Because of this it’s considered to be a natural chemical. VG is thicker in substance, which causes thick cloud production on the exhale. When e-juices are described as “smooth,” it is because of the VG that is present. The differences in VG compared to PG ultimately are:

• Flavor: Vegetable glycerin alters e-liquid flavors and causes them to be sweeter in taste.
• More build-up: The thick viscosity of VG causes for more build up. More cleaning is involved or else your vaporizer becomes in danger of getting clogged.
• Throat hit: The throat hit is significantly less than that with PG, which makes e-juices smoother on the throat.

Some folks are intolerant to PG and prefer VG when mixing.

Props for being a kind and patient teacher and leader. I see that often in your posts.

 

[smacuser]

Props for being a kind and patient teacher and leader. I see that often in your posts.

Aww...you're too kind . Though, you are probably only reading half of my posts .

Loving your new avatar .

 

[Bliss Doubt]

Aww...you're too kind . Though, you are probably only reading half of my posts .

Loving your new avatar .

Thank you. I had fun with photo editing. I used an image of a Vera Cruz black cigarette to create the fantasy vape device, then tarted up with extra drawn in eyeliner and lipstick. I still work on it, adding extra diamonds to the vape device, perfecting the shape of the mouthpiece. The most difficult thing is painting the vapor. It's like frosting a cake, never finished, never perfect. I may replace the pic with an update soon.

Fun, vanity, vaping.

Anyway, thanks.

 

[Ed Brown]

VG is indeed slightly sweet. You can put it in your coffee as a sweetener. It's better than sugar for diabetics.

 

[classwife]

Moved to DIY E-Liquid from General E-Liquid Discussion