How to store PG/VG

[badnaamsingh]

Hi,

I finally got my first ever PG and VG in quart size plastic bottles.

Expecting the nicotine in the mail today! I guess the Nicotine goes in the refrigerator (50/50 PG/VG), but
what's the best way to store plain PG and VG? Refrigerator or in the pantry?

Thanks

 

[Sgt.Rock]

Fridge for long term is recommended...Cool and dark will do. Also, I noticed that sometimes liquids will pick up a plastic flavor if left in plastic so I bought a 12 pack of pint mason jars for like $8 and decant my PG and VG into them before storing.

Nic should also be moved into glass if it's gonna last you longer than six months.

 

[Thunderball]

Im leave my PG and VG in the plastic Gallon jugs they came in on a shelf in my office. I havent had a problem with any of it. Glass is always a better idea though.

The nic is in the freezer in glass.

 

[dannyv45]

Cool and dark for what you'll use in 6 months and off to the freezer with the rest of it.

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Here's a link to a thread on this very topic if your interested.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/500464-storage-pg-vg.html

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Thunderball]

Cool and dark for what you'll use in 6 months and off to the freezer with the rest of it.

Danny, you got a new picture....

 

[RogerWilco357]

what type of glass are you storing your Nic or juice for the freezer ? And not breaking ? I take what will be needed from the PG VG and store the rest in the fridge or freezer.

 

[RocketPuppy]

With large quantities, definitely store pg and vg in glass. Pg is a plasticizer.

 

[dannyv45]

Danny, you got a new picture....

New avatar picture ??????? I've been using this one for a while now.

 

[dannyv45]

what type of glass are you storing your Nic or juice for the freezer ? And not breaking ? I take what will be needed from the PG VG and store the rest in the fridge or freezer.

ANy brown or blue glass will work for the freezer. PG/VG/NIC don't expand like water so glass won't break when freezing. You should fill bottles stopping a quater inch from the top for NIC solutions. The less air the better.

 

[joesquid]

Am I missing something? I have my nic and 50/50 in a regular freezer and it ain't frozen. Should I have it in the deep freeze?

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Am I missing something? I have my nic and 50/50 in a regular freezer and it ain't frozen. Should I have it in the deep freeze?

Your not missing anything. PG&VG have a lower freeze point than what our freezers reach. The purpose isn't to freeze them solid, it's just to slow down molecular activity, hence slowing down oxidation. At least that's why I store my Nic in the freezer. I store my PG&VG in a cool dark place.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Sgt.Rock]

In a fridge or freezer the bottles do not need to be colored...there's no light in there except for a very brief period when you open the door which has absolutely no effect on the liquid

I use pint mason jars for vg/pg and standard boston rounds for nic (that just happen to be brown).

 

[RonJS]

In a fridge or freezer the bottles do not need to be colored...there's no light in there except for a very brief period when you open the door which has absolutely no effect on the liquid

I use pint mason jars for vg/pg and standard boston rounds for nic (that just happen to be brown).

I was thinking of storing nic. in the freezer in 8 oz. Ball mason jars. Is there any reason you (or anybody) know of why this might be a bad idea?
Thanks!

Ron

 

[Wingsfan0310]

I was thinking of storing nic. in the freezer in 8 oz. Ball mason jars. Is there any reason you (or anybody) know of why this might be a bad idea?
Thanks!

Ron

I like storing mine in 60ml Amber glass bottles in the freezer. I buy 100mg/ml in 500ml bottles. Break it up into 60ml bottles, keep 1 out to work from and store the rest in the freezer. For me 60ml lasts a few months, that way it stays fresh. Seems like 8 ounce bottles (240ml) would be a lot to have out at a time. Just my

Cheers,
Steve

Edit It's best to let your Nic come back to room temperature after taking it out of the freezer to avoid condensation.

 

[RonJS]

Seems like 8 ounce bottles (240ml) would be a lot to have out at a time. J

Yes...8 oz. might be too much for me at one time too. Ball also have 4 oz. jars that are much sturdier looking than the amber boston rounds I have. I was wondering if Ball mason jars might seal better or if maybe the rubber/plastic lid composition they have might not be a good idea.

The lids I have for my boston rounds are PE foam.

Hmmm...

Ron

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Ron, I'm not sure which one would be better, but I think 4 ounce jars (120ml) would be a better choice than 8 ounce jars for Nic. I did seperate my gallons of PG&VG into 32 ounce canning jars though. So far so good for that. For my Nic I'm using the Amber glass with polycone caps. Good luck!

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Jimi D.]

In a dark cool pantry would be fine.

Safe Handling & Use

PG lasts for 2 years. VG lasts 1-2 years

I don't know if PG lasts longer than 2 years since it's basically antifreeze.

 

[RocketPuppy]

The FDA requires a 1-2 expectation date, but when stored in ideal conditions, pg/vg last longer.

 

[LoveVanilla]

Danny, you got a new picture....

He's a handsome devil, no? Wonder if he can play that guitar.