Need Menthol Help

[ddavelarsen]

I'm trying to make menthol juice for my brother. I've used menthol crystals he bought from ecigexpress. One problem -- the main thing -- is that the menthol seems to die out after a couple of days. Not sure what's going on with that.

Another is that when I attempt to dissolve them in VG, the crystals don't stay in suspension. I can get them to dissolve when the VG is warmed, but they precipitate out when it cools. This does not happen when it's mixed with the other components of the e liquid though.

Any ideas? Does menthol come in a liquid form? What do suppliers use for their menthol, that retains its strength over time?

Thanks for any help!

 

[sheep]

Try dissolving the menthol crystals in alcohol, like this:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/20590-menthol-drops-recipe-menthol-lovers.html

Then you get the benefit of the alcohol thinning the vg, as well as the menthol.

 

[Scubabatdan]

Try dissolving the menthol crystals in alcohol, like this:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/20590-menthol-drops-recipe-menthol-lovers.html

Then you get the benefit of the alcohol thinning the vg, as well as the menthol.

I agree you should really use the highest proof you can get of either vodka or if you can get it ever clear. I just mixed up a 1/2lb of menthol crystals and ever clear. That yielded right at 300ml of menthol concentrate. I found that even with the highest proof vodka I still see separation i.e. the water separated from the alcohol and the menthol. I do not see that in ever clear, it stays mixed and works perfect. I use about 5% menthol concentrate to the liquids I mix and it is about perfect. The taste does not diminish.

If you want I can send you 10ml of my menthol concentrate for you to test. Just PM me.

Hope this helps.
Dan

 

[the86d]

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[ddavelarsen]

Dan, you are "THE MAN"!

You have done as much for me (in your posts, sharing knowledge).

This AND the spreadsheets make you "#1" in my book!

Props, to Dan the man. Props, Sir!

Thank you!

Man I'll sure second that! Dan, you are The Man! Thanks so much!

 

[Scubabatdan]

Dan, you are "THE MAN"!

You have done as much for me (in your posts, sharing knowledge).

This AND the spreadsheets make you "#1" in my book!

Props, to Dan the man. Props, Sir!

Thank you!

Man I'll sure second that! Dan, you are The Man! Thanks so much!

No Problem everyone, just trying to help
Thanks for the accolades
Dan