Need some help with disolving menthol crystals

[Neon]

Hey everyone,

I recently purchased 2oz of USP menthol crystals and disolved some of them in Vodka (to make menthol flavoring) only to see two layers forming, a white layer on the bottom that resembles my usual Flavorart menthol drops and a clear thicker layer that floats on top of the mix if I let it sit for a few minutes. Is this normal? Should I skim the top layer off and use the bottom layer only?

I dont have access to PGA, so vodka is my only solvent right now and any help would be great, thanks !

Neon

 

[hotone]

Been there, regular vodka just won't combine well with menthol crystals it will keep separating. If you skim off the top you are removing the crystals. I just would shake it before mixing it in since you are only using a few drops per batch depending upon the size. It will not separate in your diy creations.

If you cannot get PGA where you are order some from PA directly. I think you can get a 30ml bottle of menthol drops first class mail for about $8 or so.

In hind sight that would have been cheaper then buying 2oz of crystals and a small bottle of PGA. Which I am quite sure will last me this lifetime and perhaps another. The shipping would have been no slower then how long it took to get the crystals.

 

[SuZamme]

You might try heating your mixture up a bit and see if that helps dissolve it more thoroughly...putting bottle in hot, hot water, not putting in microwave.

 

[Neon]

Been there, regular vodka just won't combine well with menthol crystals it will keep separating. If you skim off the top you are removing the crystals. I just would shake it before mixing it in since you are only using a few drops per batch depending upon the size. It will not separate in your diy creations.

If you cannot get PGA where you are order some from PA directly. I think you can get a 30ml bottle of menthol drops first class mail for about $8 or so.

In hind sight that would have been cheaper then buying 2oz of crystals and a small bottle of PGA. Which I am quite sure will last me this lifetime and perhaps another. The shipping would have been no slower then how long it took to get the crystals.

Thanks a bunch hotone, you answered my exact question. i was concerned about it seperating while in the mix


Neon

 

[VAPOINSANO]

hi neon,

theres also some good posts
in the general e-liquid diy forum ,
on this exact topic!

i cannot remember ,but looks popular!

good luck !

V.I.

 

[hotone]

Thanks a bunch hotone, you answered my exact question. i was concerned about it seperating while in the mix


Neon

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