I don't understand PG/VG

[Nai023]

I buy my juice at the convenience store, but I never see anything about PG or VG on them. I have seen people talk about them and ratios. Could someone please explain fully about them and what I should look for.

 

[Baditude]

For e-liquid, the typical nicotine recommendations are as follows:

1/2 pack per day or less = 6 mg nicotine
1 ppd = 12 mg
1 1/2 ppd = 18 mg
2 ppd = 24 mg

Figure on consuming at least 2 - 3 ml of liquid daily. Bottles are usually 10 or 30 ml volume.

PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
E-liquid generally has concentrated nicotine, propylene glycol (Pg), vegetable glycerin (Vg) and flavoring extracts.
The ratio of Pg to Vg is known as the pg/vg ratio, and a 50/50 blend is common.

PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin in consistancy.

VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick in consistancy.



How to Choose Between PG and VG

 

[mattymatt82]

VG is thicker than PG. VG produces allot of vapor and PG is good for producing throat hit. That is the simple answer. I like 60/40 VG/PG.

 

[Nai023]

For e-liquid, the typical nicotine recommendations are as follows:

1/2 pack per day or less = 6 mg nicotine
1 ppd = 12 mg
1 1/2 ppd = 18 mg
2 ppd = 24 mg

Figure on consuming at least 2 - 3 ml of liquid daily. Bottles are usually 10 or 30 ml volume.

PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
E-liquid generally has concentrated nicotine, propylene glycol (Pg), vegetable glycerin (Vg) and flavoring extracts.
The ratio of Pg to Vg is known as the pg/vg ratio, and a 50/50 blend is common.

PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin in consistancy.

VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick in consistancy.



How to Choose Between PG and VG

I probably should have mentioned I vape maybe once a day to relieve stress and I use 0% Nicotine e-liquid. Also would 50/50 blend basically be what I find at my local gas stations like Nice N' Easy?

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

More than likely. Can you read anything on the bottle itself. I know sometimes the small print can be a challenge. Are you in the US?

 

[Nai023]

More than likely. Can you read anything on the bottle itself. I know sometimes the small print can be a challenge. Are you in the US?

Yes I can read the text. It isn't too small and yes I live in the United States of MERICA'!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Yes I can read the text. It isn't too small and yes I live in the United States of MERICA'!

The only reason I asked is because I have never heard of Nice N' Easy gas stations. My bad.
The truth is if it isn't marked on the bottle you will never know what pcts of pg/vg or flavoring is in there. Maybe you can google whomever makes the product to see if they have info on this.

The pg/vg is the carrier for the flavor concentrate in the ejuice. These flavoring are so concentrated that alone that are not vapable. Some also have alcohol in them. The only real way is to get some pg, vg, and flavorings and experiment with them for yourself. It is not hard, just remember to start small with the flavoring. You can always add more, but almost impossible to remove unless you keep adding pg/vg.

 

[Nai023]

Thanks for the help guys. I am probably going to start ordering online to make it easier.

 

[BrotherBob]

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