Query on DIY E-juice

[yarixen]

Hi Guys,

I googled which is the best vape forum and it brought me here. I'm a newbie who wants to try doing own e-juice.
I am in a part of the world where vaping is a bit frowned upon and hence its a bit difficult to find juice sellers. Online buying is also not an option- sellers declined my orders as they have difficulty getting the product through my countries customs.
Right now the only way for me to get e-juice is from friends who come back from abroad.
I want to try make some for my self, but i have some questions:
1. Is it okay to use Glycerin oil? - it has a label- PURE GLYCERIN OIL. I found it on cosmetics section of a local pharmacy. There is no other label to indicate if this is a VG or not. I would appreciate if some can help me know.
2. Would baking flavoring products (in the grocery's baking product section) work as my flavor mix?

I would really appreciate any tips from you guys. TIA

 

[Robert Cromwell]

If from Singapore there is a forum for you.
I have no idea on the glycerine oil but many use Lorann flavorings and I have used some baking section flavorings, just avoid the oil ones.

 

[yarixen]

Thanks mate. Not from Singapore. Im from the middle east. Thanks for the tip.

If from Singapore there is a forum for you.
I have no idea on the glycerine oil but many use Lorann flavorings and I have used some baking section flavorings, just avoid the oil ones.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Thanks mate. Not from Singapore. Im from the middle east. Thanks for the tip.

In any case Good luck to ya with your vaping venture.
If the glycerine says food grade it is likely ok to vape.

On the flavoring if you put a drop in some water and it floats and rolls around on top then it likely has oil in it and is not good to vape.
If it mixes right in is more likely ok to use.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum @yarixen. Glad to have you here!
Flavorings can be imported as they are used in baking & candy making.

1. Is it okay to use Glycerin oil? - it has a label- PURE GLYCERIN OIL. I found it on cosmetics section of a local pharmacy. There is no other label to indicate if this is a VG or not. I would appreciate if some can help me know.

Purity of PG, VG and PEG - The Short Version

2. Would baking flavoring products (in the grocery's baking product section) work as my flavor mix?

It depends on the ingredients. If the flavorings contain oil and/or fillers they would not be safe to vape.

 

[yarixen]

That is my problem really, it doesn't give me a clue if its food grade or not. Not even in the ingredients label at the back where it just listed- pure glycerin oil.

In any case Good luck to ya with your vaping venture.
If the glycerine says food grade it is likely ok to vape.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

you should be able to import VG as it is used in food and as a skin softener, etc. PG maybe not so much.

 

[yarixen]

Thanks for the link and for the welcome . The flavoring doesn't mention any oil ingredient but what fillers do you mean?

Hello and welcome to the forum @yarixen. Glad to have you here!
Flavorings can be imported as they are used in baking & candy making.

Purity of PG, VG and PEG - The Short Version

It depends on the ingredients. If the flavorings contain oil and/or fillers they would not be safe to vape.

 

[yarixen]

Am okay with no PG.

you should be able to import VG as it is used in food and as a skin softener, etc. PG maybe not so much.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Just do not buy your VG from a place that specializes in vape stuff and it 'should" go thru customs.

 

[Susan~S]

The flavoring doesn't mention any oil ingredient but what fillers do you mean?

Could be something like food coloring.

Here is a link to a table on Lorann: Best Lorann Oils Vaping Spreadsheet - 2014
Not all of their flavoring are safe to vape with.

 

[yarixen]

Good tip mate.

Just do not buy your VG from a place that specializes in vape stuff and it 'should" go thru customs.

 

[yarixen]

Damn, what i bought just says it has color. Thanks for the link.

Could be something like food coloring.

Here is a link to a table on Lorann: Best Lorann Oils Vaping Spreadsheet - 2014
Not all of their flavoring are safe to vape with.

 

[yarixen]

Here's a picture of that PURE GLYCERIN OIL im talking about.

What do you say? does it look unsafe?

 

[Train2]

The word "oil" is of concern, thought it might not mean anything.
Perhaps search for "Vegetable Glycerin" and keep looking. My favorite source, in the US, where we can buy VG anywhere, is actually a supplier mostly for SOAP-MAKING!
Heck, maybe order from them (or from them on Amazon, if that is possible).

 

[yarixen]

Thanks for the feedback man. The word oil was also my concern. I have seen some arab products that are lost in translation when they are marketed in english.

The word "oil" is of concern, thought it might not mean anything.
Perhaps search for "Vegetable Glycerin" and keep looking. My favorite source, in the US, where we can buy VG anywhere, is actually a supplier mostly for SOAP-MAKING!
Heck, maybe order from them (or from them on Amazon, if that is possible).

 

[Susan~S]

What do you say? does it look unsafe?

No way to tell. Ask your pharmacist if it is food grade.

 

[Burn_notice_fan_NY]

It looks like this is just another name for VG What Is Pure Glycerin Oil? | LIVESTRONG.COM

 

[Thevar]

I buy VG from my nearby bakery... u could try asking bakery near u also

 

[suprtrkr]

Hi and welcome. You're getting good advice, so I'll lrave it there.