Does E-Juice Expire?

[Nomoreash]

I've got a 15ml bottle from my first purchase which I'm not fond of.

Should I just put this away for a rainy day or should I just toss it?

Any input on how long a bottle will last if stored and what are the optimal conditions?

 

[Upinthehills]

It's supposed to last two years if stored in the dark and below 60 degrees centigrade. (Which is like 140 F)

Honestly, life is too short to go back to vaping something you don't care for. However, I'd wait a couple of months anyway because your tastes go through all kinds of changes as your tastebuds recover from smoking. You may not like it now, but it may be just the thing in a few weeks.

 

[Nomoreash]

Thanks Up, I'm sure my taste will change but it would have to be a 360 turn. I'll keep it a while though. Good to know about the 2 year thing. I wish all bottles had a made date on it, I know some do. For all I know this could be 2 years old already haha.

 

[Upinthehills]

If you are pretty sure you'll keep yourself from running out of juice, then I'd probably toss it or give it away. I can't count how many bottles of juice I've given away and I've tossed a few too. Just too disgusting.

 

[bearscreek]

Maybe you're thinking below 60 degrees F, not C, but I think it's probably more like store it below about 70 F, certainly below 80 F.

Nomo, you can just toss it over here to Hixson/Red Bank.

 

[CaptJay]

Ive had some in my box o'tricks since I started in decemebr - I keep it dark although not especially cold lol It still tastes ok and not off or weird. I still dont like that one very much but it doesnt taste different than it did lol.

 

[JohnnyPhive]

I have a few flavors that I don't like either, and they all seem to be the more complex ones, like lime sherbet or orange creamsicle.

I keep my less used flavors in the fridge. Though that may not be the best place if there are kids around, I have only adults in my household so I don't worry too much about it.

On a side note if anyone wants the flavors I don't like I would be happy to send them through USPS to you. I believe I have lime sherbet, orange creamsicle, rootbeer and red bull from 99 vapors I am just not too fond of. Better that than throwing it away to me.

 

[Nomoreash]

Maybe you're thinking below 60 degrees F, not C, but I think it's probably more like store it below about 70 F, certainly below 80 F.

Nomo, you can just toss it over here to Hixson/Red Bank.

I'm in Soddy, if you want it we'll meet up somewhere.

 

[willbeein2003]

I would love your flavors. PM me please with how much postage would cost.

 

[willbeein2003]

Should I be storing my flavors in a closed container so that it is dark? I just have them lined up on a shelf. I know I will either vape them all or trade them or whatever within a year, but what is the best way to store them? The refrigerator is not an option (I only get a ride to the grocery store once a month, so for a couple of weeks it is totally packed with food). Thanks for any advice.

 

[bearscreek]

Ah, I was just kidding about you throwing me the juice. I was actually saying hi and wondering where you are. I'd maybe offer to trade you something, but I doubt I have anything you'd be interested in. I basically stick with mostly Chinese tobacco flavors.

Seriously, though, you probably want to try to keep your juices at or below a cool room temperature, which (in my opinion) would be mid 70s or below. I think the high end of the range for pure PG is 79 F.

 

[salemgold]

Lots of people trade juice in the classifieds. Would be a good way to try something you might like and let someone else try yours since they may like it.

 

[bearscreek]

Will, I'd advise keeping them in something dark enough to protect them from sunlight. I usually keep mine in the plastic containers that coffee comes in (and then I have those containers in something else but it's probably not all that necessary). Mine are usually red or blue and "almost" keep all the light out.

 

[willbeein2003]

Another stupid question on this thread. Should I be concerned that the flavors sat in a metal mailbox all day? I live in Las Vegas so it has been between 105 and 115 since I started vaping. I have had some of the bottles leak from the heat, but do you think it had any lasting effect on the flavors or expiration? Also, my thermostat is set at 88 in the summer (electric bills are brutal). Is my house too warm for them?

 

[Upinthehills]

This is where I was told it's celsius: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/109876-can-i-freeze-ejuice.html

I don't know which it really is. It's probably better to be safe and go for fahrenheit.

 

[Quikijiki]

my boge and dekang juices are stored in dark places but after a few weeks not using them, they seem to turn a bit alcoholic and the flavor goes away.

 

[bearscreek]

Will, I don't think anybody really knows for sure and all you can do is try your best with storage. My house is pretty hot during the summer, also; of course, I couldn't do 88 because of the humidity here, but it's pretty warm. I haven't had problems that I know of, but I do keep most of my stock in the basement, where it's much cooler.

Up in the hills, that's a new one on me, and I must say I'm amazed. I can't remember specifically reading anything of the sort on the forums or anywhere else (except the link you gave). Whether it's true or not, I have no idea, but I can say there's no way in heck I'd store anything - toothpaste, shampoo, canned food, e-juice or anything else - at those temps.