How Do I Store Nicotine for the Long Term?

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

I've been looking around, but can't seem to get clarity on this issue of the long term storage of nicotine. I have about a 3 year supply of 100 mg/ml nicotine and think I need to store it or freeze it or something. I have a liter of VG and a liter of PG, so I can make any blend, or not. I would appreciate knowing how you guys do store it, and in what conditions, strengthes, blends, etc. Thank you.

 

[Wow1420]

Head over to the DIY sub forum. There are lots of threads on freezing for storage.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...13-how-long-can-you-store-100mg-nicotine.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/517032-nicotine-shelf-life.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/504631-nic-solution-miixing-storage.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ask-veterans/134237-bottle-help-freezing-nic-juice.html

 

[Wow1420]

I buy it at 48mg/ml because that's what I'm comfortable handling. Transfer to glass bottles, label and stick in the freezer. My first batch was in PG base, but also got some in VG where I read a suggestion that VG might slow oxidation more for very long term storage.

 

[NicoHolic]

I just check to ensure the 100 mg/ml liter bottle is filled up to the neck to minimize surface area, put the bottle in a heavy-duty zip-lock bag inside another, and stand it up in the freezer. That's it.

 

[DasBluCig]

FWIW.....Wizard Labs recommends "optimum storage temperature of 34-41 degrees F"....
I just keep mine in the 'fridge, in the original bottles, TIGHTLY SEALED....
For my needs I use 100mg/ml 100% VG base.....and dilute as necessary.....
Happy (vaping) Trails!

 

[sdennislee]

I have attached the Nicotine Safety and Handling sheet from Wizard Labs. It provides guidance on storage.

I buy 100mg/ml in the 120ml bottle. I break this into 3 - 30ml amber glass bottles and 2 - 15ml amber glass bottles. I keep 1 - 15ml bottle out for current needs and place the rest in my garage refrigerator for long term storage. When I have used both of the 15ml bottles I refill both from one of the 30ml bottles.

For storage I fill the bottles up to the neck to minimize surface area and air content, this helps with minimizing oxidation. If I had the ability I would package with an inert gas to eliminate oxidation.

View attachment Wizard Labs.pdf