Is glycerin usp the same as vegetable glycerin?
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Chemically, Yes. It's normal for the maker to state if it is palm based or vegetable based, yet even if based off of animal fats, in the end you can't tell.
USP means it is food grade which is what you want. In practice basically all glycerine is vegetable glycerine because it’s cheaper to make than animal based stuff.
Just my two cents, but I recommend buying in as small volume as possible until you try to be sure it isn’t harsh or anything. You can probably google the brand to see what other mixers have said. I’d probably google “DIY ejuice using X Brand VG.”
Buying in small volume can always be a good idea, if it's a new ingredient, flavor, anything really. I don't ANTICIPATE you will have problems but you just never know. USP grade (pharma) is what you want, but I think NatashaTMT is giving you good advice, buy a small amount to start mixing with and see how it works out. Etc.
Anna
Anna
HI !
shouldn't palm be vegetable even if destroying so many natural resources ?
JJ
Since many people are aware of the destruction of forests/ claims of cancer risks and so on, some manufactures have stated where their VG is sourced from, hence, Palm based VG.
The other thing to check is the purity. Purist is 99+% glycerin (most), some may be diluted to ~88.5% with water- so adjust your mix accordingly.
In theory, I bet one could even vape Karo syrup in a pinch- probably be pretty good, likely needs some water/PG to dilute, add nic.
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I didn't suggest just trying this, but should someone, do tell.
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I didn't suggest just trying this, but should someone, do tell.
I don't suggest it either.
I'm a bit confused as why you would suggest it then say you don't suggest it, and ask others to report back??? Really??
The results would be horrible at best and tragic at worst, please don't try vaping non vape related substances. It's not advised, ever.
Anna
I’d like to kindly disagree. I don’t want to start a heated discussion! IMO, it might not be too good for your coils or you. I have no scientific facts to back this up, but, since sugar could potentially cause problems when vaped, IMO it might be best to keep it’s use at a minimum. It’s in some of the flavorings I use. While I’m not ready to stop using them, I keep these in mind. Many have different opinions here. I’m not trying to scare anyone! If you really want to vape karo syrup, go for it. Though I personally would not! Again, these are only MY opinions
Consider Karo more an apocalypse option. It's really just another vegetable glycerin (corn) with vanilla. I don't think there would be a dramatic health consequences but I'm by no means suggesting anybody try as I do not know
I was asking if someone has to please report their findings. People vape a lot of crazy stuff as it stands.
I was asking if someone has to please report their findings. People vape a lot of crazy stuff as it stands.
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