E liquid concerns

[Scorpion Dom]

Ok now a concern for me would be e liquids. Being new to vaping and trying to quit analogs because of health reasons, should there be any concern as to what brand of e liquid to use? i am concerned that some may contain things that may be harmful to health. What should i look for that i can trust? Thanks in advance.

 

[Darth Omerta]

If you're not wanting to do a bunch of research on Diketones and the likes then for the time being I recommend staying away from custards, buttery flavors and I think bread like flavors as well. Personally I prefer the fruity flavors so it hasnt concerned me much.

 

[LittleBird]

Welcome, Scorpion! There's a lot of conversation about e-juice, right now - especially around the inclusion of Diketones. If you are concerned about inhaling diketones - particularly diacetyl or A/P - I suggest you purchase only from vendors who provide the chemical specs on their juices. More and more companies are doing just that. Before you make yourself crazy, please do a bit of research on A/P levels and juice safety. The difficult thing is that we just don't know the long term effects of vaping. What we DO know, however, is that vaping is a proved method of THR (tobacco harm reduction). Juice is safer than cigs. Best of luck to you!

 

[WickedSick]

The only thing you could do is to avoid sketchy (incredibly cheap) e-liquid vendors and to go with well trusted and popular brands. You can find the majority of the trustworthy brands once you start digging here.

 

[Scorpion Dom]

Thanks for your replies. Im looking through the e liquid board now and digging...lol as it is a concern for me and im sure all vapers.

 

[Completely Average]

The only thing you could do is to avoid sketchy (incredibly cheap) e-liquid vendors and to go with well trusted and popular brands. You can find the majority of the trustworthy brands once you start digging here.

That's not the ONLY thing you can do.

I DIY. I know precisely what goes in to my juices. Not just the basic ingredients but the amounts of each. Not only does it eliminate any safety concerns, but I also save a HUGE amount of money as well. I pay about 40 cents for a 30ml bottle of juice.

 

[WickedSick]

Well, you have a completely valid point there. Also DIY is a great hobby

 

[Darth Omerta]

I love DIY, I just wish I had a closer supplier of concentrates. I ordered like 10 30ml bottles of concentrates I know I like on my first order and it gets limiting with only 10 ingredients for flavor(been a chef for 20 yrs, in school now for physics and chem, but the chef side still likes to shine through sometimes)

 

[Hitcat44]

Unless you are purchasing from the Black-Market or DOW Chemical, don't be concerned much about E-juice composition at this Stage of your Journey.
As said above, simply stick to the known and proven Vendors commonly bandied about here on ECF (and/or are Sponsors here) and you will be fine for now. Definitely without a doubt it's far better and healthier than the sure Toxic Waste-Dumps in a Paper Roll you are attempting to abstain & refrain from.
You can delve into "Chem Clean Compositionism" Campaigns once you are free & clear of the Camels & Cowboys Consortium.
It's All Good.