Ok... got some Glycerin, now what?

[Nayetopps]

After I went on a pretty long hunt today, I FINALLY found Glycerine (100%) in the cake decorating section at Michael's.

Now, I got home and wanted to test it out SO bad, so I just put a drop of it on my cart. HOLY cow, that's a LOT of vapor!

But now I want ot know if I can just mix it with some of my existing juice to make that juice last longer, or do I have to add something else? I did notice that the glycerin is really thick.

 

[Sun Vaporer]

After I went on a pretty long hunt today, I FINALLY found Glycerine (100%) in the cake decorating section at Michael's.

Now, I got home and wanted to test it out SO bad, so I just put a drop of it on my cart. HOLY cow, that's a LOT of vapor!

But now I want ot know if I can just mix it with some of my existing juice to make that juice last longer, or do I have to add something else? I did notice that the glycerin is really thick.

Sure you can mix a little distilled water with it to thin it out and mix with commercial e-liquid but it will lower the Nicotine level--that is why you want to buy a high level and then cut it with VG to get more bang for your buck or make your own flavors--Happy Vaping--Sun

 

[Nayetopps]

Thanks SuN!

Now, this could be a stupid question, but why distilled water?

 

[Eddie J.]

Because you don`t want any possible tap water residue on your atomizer.

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Thanks SuN!

Now, this could be a stupid question, but why distilled water?

Nay--Just like in an Iorn-you do not want any minerals in the water messing with your atomizers--Sun

 

[Stymey]

This thread has some recipes for DIY juice I believe:

e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/5066-eliquid-recepies.html

Found a cake and candy supply right up the street today that carries Lorann flavorings....can't wait to get my hands on some

 

[chiz]

I found that I can get some Glycerin at CVS (a local Pharmacy) can I use that stuff? Or does it have to be food grade or something?

 

[Stymey]

Havent checked CVS for it yet, chiz, so I'm not sure what they sell. Most of the grocery/dept stores seem to sell it as a laxative...at least that's where Kroger, Meijer and Wal-Mart have it placed here. If it's the same type I'd guess it's at least food grade since sold for "internal use"/consumption. I know some members have found stuff labled as a "skin conditioner/moisturizer" and those were not recommended. Read the label carefully and it should give some indications of intended use. Hope this helps =)

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Chiz--It needs to be at least food grade and it should say 100% right on the bottle--try any local health food store--most of them carry it as you do not want to try anything that does not clearly state 100%--Happy vaping--Sun

 

[Nayetopps]

Ok, another question.

A lot of these recipes have flavorings in them. Right now, I'm not interested in adding flavors or anything like that. I just want to make my liquid last, and get the hang of that before I start anything else more indepth.

So my ingredients are my e-juice, and glycerine.

Does anyone have a simple recipe? I was thinking something along the lines of 40% glycerine, 40% juice, and 20% water? Or should I do 45/45/10?

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Ok, another question.

A lot of these recipes have flavorings in them. Right now, I'm not interested in adding flavors or anything like that. I just want to make my liquid last, and get the hang of that before I start anything else more indepth.

So my ingredients are my e-juice, and glycerine.

Does anyone have a simple recipe? I was thinking something along the lines of 40% glycerine, 40% juice, and 20% water? Or should I do 45/45/10?

Nayetopps--Here is Kate's receipe and it works great:

.5 ml distilled water
.5 to 1ml Lorann Flavor
1 ml Commercial E-Liquid (high)
3 ml VG

You can up the quanty by doubling or trippling, etc--So give Kate's Recipe a try---Hope that helps--Sun

 

[devonschmoker]

I found that I can get some Glycerin at CVS (a local Pharmacy) can I use that stuff? Or does it have to be food grade or something?

Havent checked CVS for it yet, chiz, so I'm not sure what they sell. Most of the grocery/dept stores seem to sell it as a laxative...at least that's where Kroger, Meijer and Wal-Mart have it placed here. If it's the same type I'd guess it's at least food grade since sold for "internal use"/consumption. I know some members have found stuff labled as a "skin conditioner/moisturizer" and those were not recommended. Read the label carefully and it should give some indications of intended use. Hope this helps =)

If it says Skin conditioner DO NOT USE IT!
I did once and it made me sooo sick and never use that kind. (It also feels like it is coating your throat. Something tells me that smoking analogs is better than vaping synthetic Glycerin)
Oh and I was in the craft department of Wal-Mart and found the good Glycerin next to the wedding cake supplies. If the bottle says something along the line of "Restores consistency of icing colors" you are on the right track.

 

[Elle]

Hmmm- what if its located in the skin care aisle yet says its usp grade?

Is it then ok to use, or is it the general consensus that the candy/food glycerine is the way to go?

 

[Kate]

USP is pharmaceutical grade, the purest you can get, that's fine for us.

The one to avoid is industrial grade which is not ok to ingest but may be ok for external use.

 

[Elle]

thank you dear kate, thats what i remember you telling me. just got all jumbled in my head because it was in the skin care area

 

[BeRight]

Well I am confused as usual. Some posters here have said that they use Glycerin purchased at wal-mart next to bandages.

I found this Glycerin and it is labeled USP 99.5% -good-but the .5% is Anhydrous (a skin protectant). This doesn't sound good to me.

 

[CssReb]

I was just checking out a 24mg tasteless e-liquid 50ml. US$23.95

Is that a good price for 50ml?

 

[seededcrown]

USP is pharmaceutical grade, the purest you can get, that's fine for us.

The one to avoid is industrial grade which is not ok to ingest but may be ok for external use.

Apparently not! This is labeled "USP" AND clearly states"avoid heated vapors"

 

[taukimada]

Apparently not! This is labeled "USP" AND clearly states"avoid heated vapors"

i'm gonna go with the short list here... which of these do you think it's MORE harmful than?

btw.. this is page 1 of 3

• Acetanisole
• Acetic Acid
• Acetoin
• Acetophenone
• 6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane
• 2-Acetyl-3- Ethylpyrazine
• 2-Acetyl-5-Methylfuran
• Acetylpyrazine
• 2-Acetylpyridine
• 3-Acetylpyridine
• 2-Acetylthiazole
• Aconitic Acid
• dl-Alanine
• Alfalfa Extract
• Allspice Extract,Oleoresin, and Oil
• Allyl Hexanoate
• Allyl Ionone
• Almond Bitter Oil
• Ambergris Tincture
• Ammonia
• Ammonium Bicarbonate
• Ammonium Hydroxide
• Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic
• Ammonium Sulfide
• Amyl Alcohol
• Amyl Butyrate
• Amyl Formate
• Amyl Octanoate
• alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde
• Amyris Oil
• trans-Anethole
• Angelica Root Extract, Oil and Seed Oil
• Anise
• Anise Star, Extract and Oils
• Anisyl Acetate
• Anisyl Alcohol
• Anisyl Formate
• Anisyl Phenylacetate
• Apple Juice Concentrate, Extract, and Skins
• Apricot Extract and Juice Concentrate
• 1-Arginine
• Asafetida Fluid Extract And Oil
• Ascorbic Acid
• 1-Asparagine Monohydrate
• 1-Aspartic Acid
• Balsam Peru and Oil
• Basil Oil
• Bay Leaf, Oil and Sweet Oil
• Beeswax White
• Beet Juice Concentrate
• Benzaldehyde
• Benzaldehyde Glyceryl Acetal
• Benzoic Acid, Benzoin
• Benzoin Resin
• Benzophenone
• Benzyl Alcohol
• Benzyl Benzoate
• Benzyl Butyrate
• Benzyl Cinnamate
• Benzyl Propionate
• Benzyl Salicylate
• Bergamot Oil
• Bisabolene
• Black Currant Buds Absolute
• Borneol
• Bornyl Acetate
• Buchu Leaf Oil
• 1,3-Butanediol
• 2,3-Butanedione
• 1-Butanol
• 2-Butanone
• 4(2-Butenylidene)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
• Butter, Butter Esters, and Butter Oil
• Butyl Acetate
• Butyl Butyrate
• Butyl Butyryl Lactate
• Butyl Isovalerate
• Butyl Phenylacetate
• Butyl Undecylenate
• 3-Butylidenephthalide
• Butyric Acid]
• Cadinene
• Caffeine
• Calcium Carbonate
• Camphene
• Cananga Oil
• Capsicum Oleoresin
• Caramel Color
• Caraway Oil
• Carbon Dioxide
• Cardamom Oleoresin, Extract, Seed Oil, and Powder
• Carob Bean and Extract
• beta-Carotene
• Carrot Oil
• Carvacrol
• 4-Carvomenthenol
• 1-Carvone
• beta-Caryophyllene
• beta-Caryophyllene Oxide
• Cascarilla Oil and Bark Extract
• Cassia Bark Oil
• Cassie Absolute and Oil
• Castoreum Extract, Tincture and Absolute
• Cedar Leaf Oil
• Cedarwood Oil Terpenes and Virginiana
• Cedrol
• Celery Seed Extract, Solid, Oil, And Oleoresin
• Cellulose Fiber
• Chamomile Flower Oil And Extract
• Chicory Extract
• Chocolate
• Cinnamaldehyde
• Cinnamic Acid
• Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Bark Oil, and Extract
• Cinnamyl Acetate
• Cinnamyl Alcohol
• Cinnamyl Cinnamate
• Cinnamyl Isovalerate
• Cinnamyl Propionate
• Citral
• Citric Acid
• Citronella Oil
• dl-Citronellol
• Citronellyl Butyrate
• itronellyl Isobutyrate
• Civet Absolute
• Clary Oil
• Clover Tops, Red Solid Extract
• Cocoa
• Cocoa Shells, Extract, Distillate And Powder
• Coconut Oil
• Coffee
• Cognac White and Green Oil
• Copaiba Oil
• Coriander Extract and Oil
• Corn Oil
• Corn Silk
• Costus Root Oil
• Cubeb Oil
• Cuminaldehyde
• para-Cymene
• 1-Cysteine

 

[CssReb]

Apparently not! This is labeled "USP" AND clearly states"avoid heated vapors"

Aack! where's the scull and cross-bones smilely? Doesn't say 100% pure food grade. Save it for another application like rugburns or sumfin.