So I've been vaping pure store bought VG that's food grade and I posted a thread regarding the safety of food grade. Was told to use USP grade instead, so I went to Rite Aid and bought some. It may be a little different, however. It says 99.5% anhydrous on it and has the poison warning on it. Could someone tell me if it's safe to vape?
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Can you post a picture, and give us the brand? I'd venture to guess that a poison warning would mean it's not safe to vape.
I wouldn't use it. I don't see a food grade label. USP could just mean perfume grade. The ingredients says it's plain glycerin. I use this http://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Gly...401578479&sr=8-5&keywords=vegetable+glycerine
After looking around, everything I've found says it should be safe. Check out this thread, and this one. I still recommend going to some places like EcigExpress, the specialize in DIY supplies.
Usp ( pharmaceutical grade) should be ok to vape but, you want 100% pure - and the poison warning is definitely a bad sign! 
I haul hazmat for a living. Anything that says "POISON" shouldn't be .....ed with.Usp ( pharmaceutical grade) should be ok to vape but, you want 100% pure - and the poison warning is definitely a bad sign!
Another vote for trashing it. I don't like stuff that has a poison label on it...
Anhydrous means there is no water in the VG mixture. at 99.5%, I would assume this was not meant for food comsumption and rather for things like skin care and hair care. 0.5% impurity is actually quite high, and you can get 99.7% off of amazon. The reason it's important is the .5% contains leftovers from the reaction. I would need to read up again on the different vegetable glycerine production methods, but a lot of times, VG is a by product that they package and sell, thus giving the impurities that can be harmful. I would stop using the 99.5% and look for things that are 99.7% or better.
Note: I am not a professional chemist (yet. haha I'm a chemistry major in university. I have a strange fascination with all of this)
Note: I am not a professional chemist (yet. haha I'm a chemistry major in university. I have a strange fascination with all of this)
Here's a link with a better pict and more info- it's USP........
Rite Aid Glycerin USP, Skin Protectant, 6 oz : Skin Condition Treatments
Known good Walmart Humco 99.5 USP
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Humco-Glycerin-USP-Skin-Protectant-6-oz/10417582#Specifications
Rite Aid Glycerin USP, Skin Protectant, 6 oz : Skin Condition Treatments
Known good Walmart Humco 99.5 USP
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Humco-Glycerin-USP-Skin-Protectant-6-oz/10417582#Specifications
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Dudes, 99.5% anhydrous means it only contains up to .5% water. The missing .5% is pure water. Products labeled Glycerin USP are pharmaceutical grade and the highest level of purity you can buy. They have USP approved containers, airtight seals and the label must state Glycerin USP (exactly in these words and letters), a lot number and an expiration date. 99.5% is one of the minimal standards set by USP. Most Glycerin USP sold in the US actually has a higher purity level than that to assure the product meets and exceeds the 99.5% spec by a safe margin.
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Here is what I use and you can see it is cheaper than buying the smaller bottles. http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Glycerin-USP-Kosher-Vegetable/Categories
Good luck to ya and happy vaping.
Here is what I use and you can see it is cheaper than buying the smaller bottles. http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-Glycerin-USP-Kosher-Vegetable/Categories
Good luck to ya and happy vaping.
It this the product you purchased from Rite Aid?
Rite Aid Glycerin USP
What poison warning do you see on it?
Keep this in mind when buying larger bottles... Once you crack the airtight seal on a bottle of Glycerin USP it no longer meets USP specs and should be used up within 18 months at the longest.
I posted a picture of it on the first page of the thread. Poison warning is the same you would find on toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., but I'll type out the full warning for you.
"In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes."
I was told to only use "kosher" glycerin. There is some animal based. We got a gallon of vg and pg from Sierra labs with certificates for $60 to the door and fast. They have been around a long time. Three of us split it and a half liter of 100mg from Wizard. We each only forked out $40
My bottle of CVS Glycerin USP has almost the exact same warning:
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
You will find a lot number and expiration date printed in blue dot matrix somewhere on the bottle itself, usually on the shoulder. That and the airtight seal under the plastic cap is further proof you have the right stuff. I usually see expiration dates of five years or so in the future. Throw that expiration date out the door after the bottle has been opened.
CVS Glycerin USP is sold in the skin care section. It is also sold in 177ml bottles. Walmart sells exactly the same product. It all comes from the same company: Humco and is branded for the stores that sell it. This Glycerin USP (VG) is produced from plants and is Kosher.
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So my glycerin is also 177 mL. I was wondering what significance does the lot number have?
All pharmaceuticals must have a lot number. If there is a problem with the product the batch can be traced where it came from and who made it. If the lot number of a faulty product is known the product can be taken off the shelves quickly.
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