i have read people saying GLYCERIN usp is same thing as vg such as humico brand at walmart cvs brand and others i think they are mistaking because glycerin is a extracted from soap using lye to extract it all so comes from animal fats. if u dont belive me google glycerin i have a bottle of humco brand in my hand and no where on it dose it say v g it says glycerin and glycerin and vg are 2 diff things vg is made from plam oil ect not soap and animal fats
GLYCERIN usp using in diy mixes hmmm
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v(vegatable) g(glycerin).... preferably USP --approved for use in humans.
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edit I think you have the glycerin and soap backwards.....some soap contains glycerin
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edit I think you have the glycerin and soap backwards.....some soap contains glycerin
I make soap and I rarely use animal fats to create it. I mainly use vegetable oils (palm, avocado, olive ect....) so the glycerin that is produced from these would be vg not pg.
i may have worded it wrong but the point of post was some on here saying humco glycerin sold at walmart and cvs glycerin are same thing as vg and ok to use in juices was just wondering because no where on bottles dose it say vg it says glycerin
I won't claim to know the difference, but if the product does not specifically say Vegetable Glycerin USP, I would not try to use it. I got mine at Wholefoods
I bought that CVS stuff and just had a strange feeling about it... I mean, if you're already ordering stuff online and what not... just buy some from a vendor and be done with it.. I picked up a grip of VG and PG for close to nothing.
Remember people, this is going into our lungs... a place that is probably damaged from other things we used to put in them right? Makes sense to just spend the extra dough for a piece of mind. I mean, I'm sure it's fine.. but since there are so many conflicting opinions about it, I'll just spend the money.
Remember people, this is going into our lungs... a place that is probably damaged from other things we used to put in them right? Makes sense to just spend the extra dough for a piece of mind. I mean, I'm sure it's fine.. but since there are so many conflicting opinions about it, I'll just spend the money.
Hmmm I am pretty sure Glycerin and VG ( Vegetable glycerin) are the exact same thing. They both are emolients, both are USP, both have the same instructions on bottle that say they can be used on the skin or you can take a teaspoon if you have a sore throat.
When I went to the pharmacy counter and asked for vegetable glycerin, the pharmacist gave me a bottle of 500ml Glycerin. No indication of VG or Vegetable on the bottle.
When I went to the pharmacy counter and asked for vegetable glycerin, the pharmacist gave me a bottle of 500ml Glycerin. No indication of VG or Vegetable on the bottle.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/52669-pg-vg-labeling-purity-please-read.html
this is a sticky from the DIY forum ... will answer all your questions
this is a sticky from the DIY forum ... will answer all your questions
I went through the same things when starting diy. Bought the humco too. It did not taste right to me so I gave it away. Hobby Lobby sells Wiltons VG. Some walmarts even carry it in the cake aisle.
It may be all in my head. But I do think there is a difference.
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It may be all in my head. But I do think there is a difference.
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Actually I am looking for a 100% vegetable glycerine that doesn't have a bad taste, from a reputable company that ships to canada ? Anyone knows where I could grab this?
Nevermind... grabbed some up form Nicvape.... I have been told it's real good
Nevermind... grabbed some up form Nicvape.... I have been told it's real good
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ty all for info think to be on safe side ill just go with ones clearly labeled as all vg lol even at that u never really know just seems if it was all vg it would say so on label
Actually I am looking for a 100% vegetable glycerine that doesn't have a bad taste, from a reputable company that ships to canada ? Anyone knows where I could grab this?
Nevermind... grabbed some up form Nicvape.... I have been told it's real good
I think everything from Nicvape is real good.
Just another FYI.....I emailed HUMCO about this yesterday....here is their reply....
Now with this said....just as there are those with PG allergies, there are some that are sensitive to VG as well....an it does include digestive symptoms......
There should not be any glycerin based in animal fats any longer not since the mid 1980's. It is either from vegetable or petroleum.
Now with this said....just as there are those with PG allergies, there are some that are sensitive to VG as well....an it does include digestive symptoms......
There should not be any glycerin based in animal fats any longer not since the mid 1980's. It is either from vegetable or petroleum.
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You are correct there are two type of glycerin. I'd suggest staying with Vegetable Glycerin USP. The label will say Glycerin USP and it only needs to be 99.7% in concentration. The remainder is H20 and other minor elements.
I would also make sure as a double check that it is Kosher. Kosher products have a OU copyright stamp (U with a circle around it). Kosher means a rabbi came out to the plant where it was packaged and has witnessed the entire packaging process. If someone misrepresents a Kosher product they are breaking copyright laws, so stick with the Kosher stamped product for Glycerin (As well as Propylene Glycol USP)
I found one site that has it www.VegetableGlycerin.com. They have repackaged glycerin and USP Kosher grades of PG and VG. I think they ship to Canada as well. They have a online sales consultant listed on the site.
I would also make sure as a double check that it is Kosher. Kosher products have a OU copyright stamp (U with a circle around it). Kosher means a rabbi came out to the plant where it was packaged and has witnessed the entire packaging process. If someone misrepresents a Kosher product they are breaking copyright laws, so stick with the Kosher stamped product for Glycerin (As well as Propylene Glycol USP)
I found one site that has it www.VegetableGlycerin.com. They have repackaged glycerin and USP Kosher grades of PG and VG. I think they ship to Canada as well. They have a online sales consultant listed on the site.
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