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PG and VG do not decay. Nicotine does though. It is susceptible to heat and light. ejuice kept in a freezer though can last a very long time.

It is unsurprising you experienced flavor changes. You diluted the juice. Also VG tends to have a muting affect on flavors. High VG juices generally have flavor profiles adjusted to account for the changes made by VG
 

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Depends on the environment you keep the mix in and the susceptibility of the chemicals to standard temperature and temperature (STP). I would think storing the mix in a refrigerator in a sealed oxygen free light proof container at a constant temperature would pretty much maximize your storage lifetime. As to how long it would last is anyone's guess.
 

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cause i just purchase 1000ml VG n 500 ml PG, so should be almost perfect for 70/30, plan to mix it up, than play with flavor and nicotine later ...
Might try mixing only a small batch to last 2 to 4 weeks before mixing it all to begin with. My tastes rapidly changed when I first started vaping. You can always add nic at a latter date to *any ratio of PG/VG mix, here again, might be wise to mix small manageable nic batches.
*Nic is also cut/base with different PG/VG ratios, so your initial nic ratios may change very slightly.
 

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Might try mixing only a small batch to last 2 to 4 weeks before mixing it all to begin with. My tastes rapidly changed when I first started vaping. You can always add nic at a latter date to *any ratio of PG/VG mix, here again, might be wise to mix small manageable nic batches.
*Nic is also cut/base with different PG/VG ratios, so your initial nic ratios may change very slightly.

my initial step should be no nit n flavor. :)
 

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with no favor n nit, it safe to keep it for long term right ? proper storage.
I would think you would be all right mixed for a year or so. I have a gallon of VG stored in a cool dark place that does not vary more than 40 F. for 3 years and still tastes fine, as for PG, I don't know how stable that is. The VG has been only opened 3 or 4 times to take a few pints out and transferred to a smaller container.
 
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i try to mix PG n VG only juices, no flavor no nicotine, how long can i keep those juice after mix ?
with no favor n nit, it safe to keep it for long term right ? proper storage.
A mixture, of ONLY PG and VG, should be extremely stable (PG is naturally antimicrobial; and neither are susceptible to oxidation). Just keep the majority of it, in a cool dark place, and I would expect it to easily last for a year or more. I could even see it lasting for multiple years.

I have (separate) gallons of PG and VG, that are going on four years old, and I can not detect any change in either.
 

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I have (separate) gallons of PG and VG, that are going on four years old, and I can not detect any change in either.

Agreed. I'm using my VG and PG that are at least 2 years old, if not older, no change whatsover. Kept in a dark closet in dark bottles, never refrigerated or frozen.

Nicotine and flavors and other additives do deteriorate with time, though.
 

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Agreed. I'm using my VG and PG that are at least 2 years old, if not older, no change whatsover. Kept in a dark closet in dark bottles, never refrigerated or frozen.
Mine aren't even in dark bottles. They have remained in the HDPE (translucent) one gallon jugs they shipped in.:) I imagine the dark closet reduces/removes the need for light blocking containers.
Nicotine and flavors and other additives do deteriorate with time, though.
Yep; I completely agree.:thumb::D
 
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