Liquid storage

[strayling]

I haven't seen any definite guidance so here's my n00b questions for the day about the liquids.

- Are there any storage recommendations for liquid? I've just got a sampler set from Johnson Creek and I notice that all the bottles are brown glass, so I'm taking that as a hint to store them out of the light, but is there any need to keep them in the fridge or is room temperature cool enough?

- How long will the stuff stay fresh unopened?

- How long will the stuff stay fresh once it's been opened (assuming I don't use the dropper to blow bubbles in the liquid which sounds like the sort of thing which would turn it green in no time flat )

Obvious questions to which I don't know the answers ... possible Wiki-fodder. Thanks to anyone who can offer advice.

 

[strayling]

Almost forgot. Does the type of base liquid (PG PEG VG) make a difference to the storage requirements or shelf life?

 

[nitewriter]

Everything I've read, it works to keep in in the fridge and keep it in a dark place. Someone said they keep it in a box in the fridge. I just keep mine in the butter section of the door. All my liquids are PG.

I don't know the shelf-life in or out of the fridge.

I've even wondered if it could be frozen for long term storage? (In case we ever have to stockpile) If it would change any of the properties, or preserve them.

 

[CandyGirl]

wow, me too! butter dish storage. lol
i've seen 2 months and 2 years shelf life.
i also have to wonder how long the factory had it?
the supplier? where was it stored enroute? for how long?
bottom line is we don't know anything for sure.
no labelling and no dates - (manufactured on or use by)
why not?

 

[strayling]

Thanks for the data points. CandyGirl, I'm wary of the FDA but if they can get manufacturers to start listing ingredients and expiry dates then I won't complain.