One Last Question About Glycerin USP

[TGOGX2222]

Hey everyone i am hoping i can make my first batch of DIY e-juice tomorrow but i had one last concern about my glycerin usp.

I have purchased the glycerin from Shoppers Drug Mart and it is labeled " Life Brand Glycerin USP " the ingredients say the only thing in it is " Glycerin 100% v/v. "
It also states on the side of the bottle (For External Use Only, keep away from eyes and other mucous membranes) I have read in other forums that people actively use this as their VG base, and am just concerned because of the label if anyone can confirm that it is safe to vape it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[ceeceeisme]

Hey everyone i am hoping i can make my first batch of DIY e-juice tomorrow but i had one last concern about my glycerin usp.

I have purchased the glycerin from Shoppers Drug Mart and it is labeled " Life Brand Glycerin USP " the ingredients say the only thing in it is " Glycerin 100% v/v. "
It also states on the side of the bottle (For External Use Only, keep away from eyes and other mucous membranes) I have read in other forums that people actively use this as their VG base, and am just concerned because of the label if anyone can confirm that it is safe to vape it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I've eyeballed that stuff at Shoppers - I didn't buy it. It's just marked "Glycerin" which means it could be animal based or vegetable based. Either way it is marked "USP" so it's safe to vape. Most IDA drug stores carry USP Vegetable Glycerin, if that's an issue for you.

For future reference you can buy USP VG here: www.bestglycol.com

They are out of Montreal and have the best price on VG I've found yet. I buy mine in 4 liter jugs.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Sounds like you got what you need. As long as the glycerin says USP (which means it meets US Purity standards) you are good to go.

Enjoy.


ps. if it is too thick for your needs, you can always thin with around 10% distilled water.

 

[BrotherBob]

It also states on the side of the bottle (For External Use Only, keep away from eyes and other mucous membranes)

I would not use it internally.

 

[DaveP]

If it's USP (United States Pharmacopeia) , it's fine for vaping. If you want to use locally obtainable VG that's been tested by many vapers here on ECF, go to Walmart and buy Humco VG in the makeup department.

Humco Glycerin USP An Emollient & Demulcent, 6 fl oz - Walmart.com

I and many others use Essential Depot VG in quart sizes at Amazon. It's $12.97 for a quart, $23.47 for a gallon.

https://www.amazon.com/Glycerin-Veg...511401762&sr=8-4&keywords=vegetable+glycerine

 

[ceeceeisme]

If it's USP (United States Pharmacopeia) , it's fine for vaping. If you want to use locally obtainable VG that's been tested by many vapers here on ECF, go to Walmart and buy Humco VG in the makeup department.

Humco Glycerin USP An Emollient & Demulcent, 6 fl oz - Walmart.com

I and many others use Essential Depot VG in quart sizes at Amazon. It's $12.97 for a quart, $23.47 for a gallon.

https://www.amazon.com/Glycerin-Veg...511401762&sr=8-4&keywords=vegetable+glycerine

I think the OP is in Canada in which case Walmart does not sell VG here.

 

[TGOGX2222]

I've eyeballed that stuff at Shoppers - I didn't buy it. It's just marked "Glycerin" which means it could be animal based or vegetable based. Either way it is marked "USP" so it's safe to vape. Most IDA drug stores carry USP Vegetable Glycerin, if that's an issue for you.

For future reference you can buy USP VG here: www.bestglycol.com

They are out of Montreal and have the best price on VG I've found yet. I buy mine in 4 liter jugs.

Thank you!

 

[TGOGX2222]

Sounds like you got what you need. As long as the glycerin says USP (which means it meets US Purity standards) you are good to go.

Enjoy.


ps. if it is too thick for your needs, you can always thin with around 10% distilled water.

Thanks, yes i am planning to use DW to thin it.

 

[DaveP]

I think the OP is in Canada in which case Walmart does not sell VG here.

Amazon would be his best shot unless there's a local source. Amazon does ship to Canada. I think the surcharge is 49 cents per pound extra from what I read on Amazon's shipping charge page.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I've eyeballed that stuff at Shoppers - I didn't buy it. It's just marked "Glycerin" which means it could be animal based or vegetable based. Either way it is marked "USP" so it's safe to vape. Most IDA drug stores carry USP Vegetable Glycerin, if that's an issue for you.

For future reference you can buy USP VG here: www.bestglycol.com

They are out of Montreal and have the best price on VG I've found yet. I buy mine in 4 liter jugs.

While this is a true statement, according to WIKI animal fats are usually used in biodiesel fuels such as aviation fuel...... and the majority of gylcerin is produced from vegetables that go into things like shampoo, skin care, etc. for human use. I too always like to know where my vg is sourced from but sometimes without the manufactors help, you never can be totally sure. And honestly, they may not even know. If you really follow the science behind the making of glycerin, the end product, regardless of source, produces the exact same product. Its the human psyche that has the problem of where it originates.

 

[TGOGX2222]

If it's USP (United States Pharmacopeia) , it's fine for vaping. If you want to use locally obtainable VG that's been tested by many vapers here on ECF, go to Walmart and buy Humco VG in the makeup department.

Humco Glycerin USP An Emollient & Demulcent, 6 fl oz - Walmart.com

I and many others use Essential Depot VG in quart sizes at Amazon. It's $12.97 for a quart, $23.47 for a gallon.

https://www.amazon.com/Glycerin-Veg...511401762&sr=8-4&keywords=vegetable+glycerine

Thanks. I don't know if we have that product at walmart in Canada but next time i go in there i will check!

 

[ceeceeisme]

While this is a true statement, according to WIKI animal fats are usually used in biodiesel fuels such as aviation fuel...... and the majority of gylcerin is produced from vegetables that go into things like shampoo, skin care, etc. for human use. I too always like to know where my vg is sourced from but sometimes without the manufactors help, you never can be totally sure. And honestly, they may not even know. If you really follow the science behind the making of glycerin, the end product, regardless of source, produces the exact same product. Its the human psyche that has the problem of where it originates.

Yup, while I know that is generally the case I don't know the source that Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada here uses so I've chosen to pass on this product. There's lot's of options to buy VG - as I mentioned to the OP, most IDA drug stores in Canada sell it.

edit - I've yet to see a Walmart here in Canada that sells VG

 

[SupplyDaddy]

Considering Glycerin is one of the main ingredients in Umm.. sex lubes.. I wouldn't worry much about keeping it away from mucous membranes.