I have seen lots of posts regarding 3 dollar VG from Wal Mart.I bought a 6 oz bottle of Sunmark glycerin usp at my local wal mart and it was 7 bucks. How much do you guys pay and what walk in store do you buy it from? I need a new bottle and don't want to over pay.
How much is VG at your Wal Mart?
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just saw you asked for walk-in...
Not sure where in Iowa you are from but I checked the Cedar rapids area Walmart and they carry Humco brand VG.
You can be sure that the USP Glycerin from Walmart, however it is labeled, is good USP Glycerin. Even if it doesn't say Humco on it it was probably packaged by Humco, in Texarkana.
There are people who have talked to there friend at the Humco plant, a Quality Manager, or maybe it was a Marketing manager, or dock worker, that has said that their glycerin is Vegetable Glycerin. Even though they don't put that on the bottle, and recommend it for skin care (like baby butts), it is pure enough to be called USP. That is good enough to vape.
Some folks have complained about getting a quezy feeling or upset stomack from vaping Walmart Glycerin (I did). and better results from USP Glycerin that says on the label that it was made from vegetable sources. But, what do we know. Chemists claim that the molecules in regular glycerin from biodiesel runoff, or glycerin made from animal fats, or even synthetic glycerin made from left over petrochemicals are exactly the same as Vegetable Glycerin made from only vegetable sources. The Chemists know their stuff. USP Grade Glycerin is all the same, chemically.
The small amount of impurities in glycerin may be leftovers from the original process such as hydrocarbon cracking, contaminated pig feed, or even fertilizer for the palm trees.
Walmart is a trusted source. Their glycerin is just as good as any supplier's even though no one wants to commit to it being sourced from vegetable material (like palm oil) and they recommend it for skin care, not even food use. Buying a liter or even a gallon of USP glycerin, that happens to be Vegetable Glycerin, and happens to even be Kosher from an online source isn't as much fun as going to Walmart to get your vaping supplies and sure isn't as cheap as Walmart.
There are people who have talked to there friend at the Humco plant, a Quality Manager, or maybe it was a Marketing manager, or dock worker, that has said that their glycerin is Vegetable Glycerin. Even though they don't put that on the bottle, and recommend it for skin care (like baby butts), it is pure enough to be called USP. That is good enough to vape.
Some folks have complained about getting a quezy feeling or upset stomack from vaping Walmart Glycerin (I did). and better results from USP Glycerin that says on the label that it was made from vegetable sources. But, what do we know. Chemists claim that the molecules in regular glycerin from biodiesel runoff, or glycerin made from animal fats, or even synthetic glycerin made from left over petrochemicals are exactly the same as Vegetable Glycerin made from only vegetable sources. The Chemists know their stuff. USP Grade Glycerin is all the same, chemically.
The small amount of impurities in glycerin may be leftovers from the original process such as hydrocarbon cracking, contaminated pig feed, or even fertilizer for the palm trees.
Walmart is a trusted source. Their glycerin is just as good as any supplier's even though no one wants to commit to it being sourced from vegetable material (like palm oil) and they recommend it for skin care, not even food use. Buying a liter or even a gallon of USP glycerin, that happens to be Vegetable Glycerin, and happens to even be Kosher from an online source isn't as much fun as going to Walmart to get your vaping supplies and sure isn't as cheap as Walmart.
Rite Aid or CVS, 6 ounce squat bottle, labeled "Glycerin USP Skin Protectant", $5, near the bandaids. Ingredients should only say Glycerin 99.5%. They are Humco sourced, same as Walmart.
The source info on Humco is right here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/52669-pg-vg-labeling-purity-please-read.html Near the bottom of the post "So any Glycerin, USP labeled in any of the above mentioned Pharmacy labels (Humco, Family Pharmacy, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreen's and Walmart labels) IS USP grade AND Vegetable sourced."
The source info on Humco is right here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/52669-pg-vg-labeling-purity-please-read.html Near the bottom of the post "So any Glycerin, USP labeled in any of the above mentioned Pharmacy labels (Humco, Family Pharmacy, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreen's and Walmart labels) IS USP grade AND Vegetable sourced."
I remember that discussion, back in 2009. Glycerin is Glycerin. Molecules is Molecules.
and that there is no such thing as USP Kosher Vegetable Glycerin.
Humco is cheaper. Do any of our e-juice vendors use Humco USP Glycerin? They sell in drums and truck sizes also.
Any vendors want to own up to using Humco in their juice?
Randy?
Chris?
John?
Rob?
Please note that silence about your source of glycerin could be construed by some to be an affirmative answer
and that there is no such thing as USP Kosher Vegetable Glycerin.
Humco is cheaper. Do any of our e-juice vendors use Humco USP Glycerin? They sell in drums and truck sizes also.
Any vendors want to own up to using Humco in their juice?
Randy?
Chris?
John?
Rob?
Please note that silence about your source of glycerin could be construed by some to be an affirmative answer
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$3.88 at my walmart for the 6oz Humco. I also found it at the local Publix supermarket for $2.49.
It appears Publix is a South East chain. FL, GA, SC, Alabama and Tenn. according to the wiki. Sorry
i got the humco last night from walmart and it was like 3.48 or some thing. i have a receipt some where when i find it ill post the price i paid for it.
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