Is usp glycerine same as vegetable glycerine ???

[4Sho]

hi guys i wanted to ask is usp glycerine from shoppers drug mart same as any vg (vegetable glycerine)... its $2.50 for 250ml...
let me know what you guys think or have used it before...
btw the usp glycerine from shoppers was quite viscous or thick you can say... just a mental note...

 

[Concat]

Chemical composition would be the same apart from impurities (almost none).

For all itents and purposes, how's it's made is really the only difference. VG is "food grade" and USP Glycerine is "pharmaceutical grade." No idea what the difference is... but both are suitable for consumption. Just avoid anything industrial, that much is for sure.

 

[4Sho]

cool so i can actually use it as vg base and it'll be safe to do so??

 

[VapourGuy]

I’ve been using it for quite a while with know issues.

 

[QBass]

I would stick with the USP grade VG on the chance the food grade may contain sugars and/or other impurities that you really don't want stuck into your lungs. ymmv

 

[4Sho]

but pharmaceutical grade should be more pure and safe, no?

 

[Concat]

Not neccesarily... it's really tough to say. I can't seem to find any resource that discusses the differences.
Bottom line is that both are fit for consumption. If one has a slight edge over the other, I haven't heard about it.

From wikipedia: Raw materials used to make glycerol and glycerin include animal fats, such as beef tallow, and vegetable oils, such as coconut and soybean.

I imagine that Vegatable Glycerin just means that no animal fats are used in production.... maybe it's just for the vegan crowd? Haha I dunno.

 

[4Sho]

haha.. sounds crazy enough to be true... cuz i know vege people don't wanna near anything which has to do something with animals and what not

 

[girlsaint]

Yes you can use it. I buy the Wiltons glycerin from the cake decorating aisle of the store, but I have used the Shoppers stuff, and the only difference I can see is that the Wiltons stuff has a prettier label.

 

[4Sho]

lolz... well thank you for your post... atleast now i know the difference between the two... not a very big difference but still a difference

 

[AllYourBase]

Seems like I have to post this every week...

The Glycerin USP from Shoppers is manufactured by Rougier. All of their glycerin is 100% vegetable based. It is VG. It's great stuff to use.

I've never heard of food-grade VG before.... I probably wouldn't want to vape it, though.

FYI if you ever look at a bottle of Glycerine, check the manufacturer. If it's Rougier, you know it's definitely VG. However, the souce doesn't matter either way unless you're a vegan.

 

[markfm]

There is a sticky in the diy e-liquid subforum, down in the tips and tricks area of the forum, specifically talks about vg.

Net, usp glycerin is all I will use. Others may prefer something else, but it is good to read the sticky so you make an informed decision.

 

[AllYourBase]

There is a sticky in the diy e-liquid subforum, down in the tips and tricks area of the forum, specifically talks about vg.

Net, usp glycerin is all I will use. Others may prefer something else, but it is good to read the sticky so you make an informed decision.

I've never actually read that thread before, thanks for the tip. I'm glad to see that it comes to the same conclusions as I've reached independently: All Glycerine USP is fine to vape regardless of source, and you shouldn't vape non-USP glycerine.

Here's the link to the thread being mentioned:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/52669-pg-vg-labeling-purity-please-read.html

 

[4Sho]

thank you allyourbase and markfm... this helps out big time... i dont have to spend big money to get it yay

 

[kalvinf]

I was wondering how many posts it was going to take before AllYouBase added the usual on his findings. I think you mentioned once about actually contacting Rougier directly about the "use externally" vs being safe to consume with an affirmative reply from the company.

 

[kalvinf]

If you want to dillute the Glycerin USP from shoppers or Wiltons use distilled water only, not tap water and just up to 20% water. The glycerin is somewhat thick off the shelf.

 

[mekks]

Glad I found this topic as 24mg is better for the hubby, but found out its way to strong for me

 

[encee_rz]

Holy thread necro batman

 

[mekks]

I was searching like an addict *hehe* 24mg was making me feel a little green and doing way to good on this to be tempted to go back to real cigs and didn't order much variety in the lower strengths. Joys of being a newbie..lol.

 

[kanadiankat]

hi guys i wanted to ask is usp glycerine from shoppers drug mart same as any vg (vegetable glycerine)... its $2.50 for 250ml...
let me know what you guys think or have used it before...
btw the usp glycerine from shoppers was quite viscous or thick you can say... just a mental note...

Not all glycerin is vegetable glycerin. Some is animal glycerin.

Do be sure that you are using 100% Vegetable Glycerin USP.

Otherwise - it is the same (and atty's love it).