Is this VG safe to use?

[Clinton]

This is the only VG I could find in my town. It's doesn't say 99.5% or USP, it simply says
Ingredient: Glycerine
'Restores consistency of icing colors'

Here's a link to the exact same stuff:

Glycerin - Wilton

I'm thinking since it's OK to use in food it's OK to vape, but I thought I'd check with you folks to be sure.

 

[sosolidgold]

i often wonder if the solid vg used for soap is okay to vape

 

[NCC]

From everything I've heard, no USP = No vape.

 

[GoodDog]

Anyone getting into DIY should read the stickies above the posts. There's some VERY important information and safety precautions there. Here's the sticky on PG and VG. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/52669-pg-vg-labeling-purity-please-read.html

 

[Clinton]

Thanks. I did make a 15ml batch of non-nic juice (my very first DIY attempt). I used 60% PG, 20% VG, and 20% LorAnns raspberry. It actually turned out OK. Except, I noticed a very slight 'glue-ish' flavor..

Anyway, when I finally get my hands on the right VG (something I KNOW is safe to use) what is the best amount of water to add to it, or do you even have to? I imagine just using straight VG you'd have to add water since it's so thick, but since mine was a PG/VG mix it was ok. I guess what I'm asking is, regardless of your PG/VG mix, is it recommended to add water to your VG, and if so, how much?

 

[NCC]

I guess what I'm asking is, regardless of your PG/VG mix, is it recommended to add water to your VG, and if so, how much?

I don't, others do. But, my nic juice is PG based, which I mix with flavoring and VG. My resulting mix isn't too viscous. If my nic was also VG based, it might be a different story. A bit of water for thinning is a fairly common practice, from what I've read. A frequent caution is to use distilled water. Some bemoan the cost of distilled water. But, it's 95¢ a gallon at my grocery store, go figure ... I honestly feel any water other than really HARD water will be alright, considering the minute amount of dissolved solids and the normal lifespan of atomizers. Take that with however many grains of salt you want ... but, keep the salt out of your atomizer.