Juice on lips, in mouth or on hands

[mjt]

I have a couple of bottles that say very toxic if swallowed, toxic on skin. It's labled a PG/VG blend. So my question is, what are the dangers of getting juice on your hands, lips or in your mouth. I realize these are labled to protect others from drinking the juice, but I get a lot of this stuff on my hands and I've probably swallowed a tablespoon of it over the last month, not to mention it's been on my lips a bunch as well. So I ask, what are the real dangers?

 

[yvilla]

I realize these are labled to protect others from drinking the juice, but I get a lot of this stuff on my hands and I've probably swallowed a tablespoon of it over the last month, not to mention it's been on my lips a bunch as well.

There's your answer right there.

Even a bit too much nicotine and you would feel it - nausea, etc. The same symptoms you had with your first cigarette, remember? However, nicotine leaves the system quite quickly, so even such mild OD symptoms, if you experience them, are not long lasting either. But at the concentrations found in most nic liquid (up to and including the 3.6% considered the strongest most will vape without dilution), you won't have any issues with spills or the small amounts we sometimes get on or in our mouths. There are no "long term" effects.

I've used 3.6% (36 mg/ml) liquid for over three years now, and it's been all over my hands all that time too.

True (and potentially lethal) toxicity exists with pure nicotine of course, even when just inhaled or dropped on the skin, but that's 100% nicotine - a far cry from the concentrations found in nic liquid sold for vaping.

 

[mjt]

There's your answer right there.

Even a bit too much nicotine and you would feel it - nausea, etc. The same symptoms you had with your first cigarette, remember? However, nicotine leaves the system quite quickly, so even such mild OD symptoms, if you experience them, are not long lasting either. But at the concentrations found in most nic liquid (up to and including the 3.6% considered the strongest most will vape without dilution), you won't have any issues with spills or the small amounts we sometimes get on or in our mouths. There are no "long term" effects.

I've used 3.6% (36 mg/ml) liquid for over three years now, and it's been all over my hands all that time too.

True (and potentially lethal) toxicity exists with pure nicotine of course, even when just inhaled or dropped on the skin, but that's 100% nicotine - a far cry from the concentrations found in nic liquid sold for vaping.

Thanks, so the only concern is the nicotine itself, the PG or VG aren't anyting to worry about?

 

[yvilla]

Thanks, so the only concern is the nicotine itself, the PG or VG aren't anyting to worry about?

Right, except for the tiny minority who may experience allergic reactions to one or the other. In case you didn't know, both are commonly found in medicines, foods and cosmetics (including toothpaste, shampoo, etc). Start taking a look at ingredients lists, and you'll be surprised how often you'll see PG (if it's even listed, as it's often also referred to with a numeric code designation). Start with your grocery aisle that has liquid flavorings - they almost all have PG as a main ingredient.

 

[thegoodstuff]

Fantastic response!

There's your answer right there.

Even a bit too much nicotine and you would feel it - nausea, etc. The same symptoms you had with your first cigarette, remember? However, nicotine leaves the system quite quickly, so even such mild OD symptoms, if you experience them, are not long lasting either. But at the concentrations found in most nic liquid (up to and including the 3.6% considered the strongest most will vape without dilution), you won't have any issues with spills or the small amounts we sometimes get on or in our mouths. There are no "long term" effects.

I've used 3.6% (36 mg/ml) liquid for over three years now, and it's been all over my hands all that time too.

True (and potentially lethal) toxicity exists with pure nicotine of course, even when just inhaled or dropped on the skin, but that's 100% nicotine - a far cry from the concentrations found in nic liquid sold for vaping.

 

[sweetmeat]

If I get some in my mouth I spit and rinse it with a bit of water.... it makes your tongue burn a bit thats all. If I get it on my hands I rinse with water also, I'm scared that if I don't I'll rub it in my eye. I've read a few threads where people have done that and they say it really stings