My e-liquid turned from almost clear to yellow?

[kdubbie]

Hello,

Don't know that i have experienced this before so I thought I ask.

I bought 30 ML of tobacco flavored e-liquid 8 days ago. I have vaped about half of it and the other half has been sitting in my house the entire time. I just noticed that now the color is closer to yellow, and when I first got it, it was almost clear.

Does that mean that it's steeped and now better or is something bad going on?

Composition is 16mg Nic, 50/50.

Thanks

 

[stevegmu]

Is it in a clear bottle? Exposure to light darkens nicotine. Mine will darken after being in a clearo tank for a while, but what is in cobalt blue or brown bottles doesn't.

 

[Fizzpop]

The nicotine in juices causes them to darken as they age. Heat and light will accelerate this process. Your juice is fine. Just store it in a cool, dark place.

 

[john333]

Division Bells - I know that - actually saw the concert in Dallas - both nites.

It a natural thing for your liquids to become darker over time. Your right, its just steeping. Flavors will become darker but never lighter.

 

[zoiDman]

Hello,

Don't know that i have experienced this before so I thought I ask.

I bought 30 ML of tobacco flavored e-liquid 8 days ago. I have vaped about half of it and the other half has been sitting in my house the entire time. I just noticed that now the color is closer to yellow, and when I first got it, it was almost clear.

Does that mean that it's steeped and now better or is something bad going on?

Composition is 16mg Nic, 50/50.

Thanks

Try doing an ECF Google search for Oxidation.

That is probably what is Going on with your e-Liquid.

 

[kdubbie]

Thanks a lot for the feedback ... Very helpful information

Is it in a clear bottle? Exposure to light darkens nicotine. Mine will darken after being in a clearo tank for a while, but what is in cobalt blue or brown bottles doesn't.

It's in a clear bottle that sits in my office. There's one window and it doesn't get too bright in there.

Division Bells - I know that - actually saw the concert in Dallas - both nites.

Insanely jealous here ... Division bell is an awesome concert, only seen videos.

 

[stevegmu]

Any type of light will darken nicotine- not just sunlight.
You'd be surprised at what light can do to certain products. Kevlar turns from bright yellow to almost brown after exposure to light- be it natural or fluorescent.

 

[BlueMoods]

Nicotine acts like a sliced apple exposed to the air when it comes to being exposed to light - perfectly normal and fine, it just gets brown, doesn't affect the nic otherwise. Many flavors do that as well - just try letting clear chocolate sit out on the counter for a week - it's dark chocolate then.