DIY: MAX VG: Should vinegar be used for safety?

[DorianC]

I recently started DIY and I'm finding some combinations I really like. However, I mix with VG only, no PG (at least for the moment).

Thing is I heard bacteria love VG, so should vinegar (acid) be mixed into the bottles at about 1% to reduce the problem of bacteria in the mix?

 

[Lova]

If you're working with fruity flavors, you could use something like TPA Sour (malic acid) or just plain citric acid dissolved into VG and add that to your liquids. As far as bacteria goes, I highly doubt you will get much if at all contamination in your liquids. I personally wouldn't really worry, as the liquid is heated to +100 degrees celsius as a part of the vaporization cycle, so no bacteria can survive those temperatures.

 

[DorianC]

If you're working with fruity flavors, you could use something like TPA Sour (malic acid) or just plain citric acid dissolved into VG and add that to your liquids. As far as bacteria goes, I highly doubt you will get much if at all contamination in your liquids. I personally wouldn't really worry, as the liquid is heated to +100 degrees celsius as a part of the vaporization cycle, so no bacteria can survive those temperatures.

Thank you, Sir. That is a bit of a relief

 

[suprtrkr]

Well, I don't.

 

[WillyZee]

I would say no ... I've never heard of something like this.