Question about DIY juicing

[MAD_MAX333]

So im trying to buy some lorann flavors to mix in my juice.... i already found that its ok if it has alcohol in it or as a base (thought it would be bad at first)

question is, many of the flavors i found have food coloring (caramel colouring) listed as ingredient.... is this ok to vape? or should i avoid like the plaque?

thank you

 

[Jimmyhat]

I don't see any issues with vaping things with food coloring in fact a lot of juices that I buy premixed one of them being PLUID has food coloring in it. Some people will say avoid it others will say it's fine. Truth is noone really knows for sure but I'm not detered by it so if I were in your position I wouldn't worry about it at all. I also diy and have not had any issues with flavors with coloring in it. One thing I can tell you is if your using nicotine in your juices double check the base for what the nicotine is actually at. I bought a liter of 60mg nic liquid from my freedom smokes and I tested it cause my juices were harsh and sure enough my nic base was actually 110mg which isn't really a bad thing, it's just something you need to know if you want your juice perfect.

 

[jjallen57]

. . . my nic base was actually 110mg . . .

Ouch, almost twice as much as your usual? I woulda definitely been feeling the effects.

 

[Jimmyhat]

Ouch, almost twice as much as your usual? I woulda definitely been feeling the effects.

I only vape 6mg so it was aroun 11mg and wasnt too crazy but the throat hit was just too much for me. I was pretty pumped after the test though since now that liter will def last me for a long time

 

[MAD_MAX333]

Ahhhhh great reply thank you. Yah I was trying to find Canadian vendors for the Lorann or something and just finding them was hard enough but then I saw I had to cut my selection in half cause of the coloring. K good to know. I see some say that coloring might wear out the atty faster so I should keep that in mind. No need to worry about nicotine I don't need or want it and don't see the point in it since I was never addicted.


Any idea on shelf life of ejuice once mixed? As long as it's away from sun and in cool place?

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Ahhhhh great reply thank you. Yah I was trying to find Canadian vendors for the Lorann or something and just finding them was hard enough but then I saw I had to cut my selection in half cause of the coloring. K good to know. I see some say that coloring might wear out the atty faster so I should keep that in mind. No need to worry about nicotine I don't need or want it and don't see the point in it since I was never addicted.

Here's a Cdn Vendor. Located in Newmarket but has weekend stalls in and around Toronto.
https://www.canvape.com/category-s/1869.htm

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Any idea on shelf life of ejuice once mixed? As long as it's away from sun and in cool place?

The 3 things that will degrade juice are light/ sunlight, heat and air. Good idea after you've steeped the juices (if they require it) is to transfer them to bottles with a small amount of air in them. I store my juice in glass bottles because of possible plastic leaching.

 

[house mouse]

I don't see any issues with vaping things with food coloring in fact a lot of juices that I buy premixed one of them being PLUID has food coloring in it. Some people will say avoid it others will say it's fine. Truth is noone really knows for sure but I'm not detered by it so if I were in your position I wouldn't worry about it at all. I also diy and have not had any issues with flavors with coloring in it. One thing I can tell you is if your using nicotine in your juices double check the base for what the nicotine is actually at. I bought a liter of 60mg nic liquid from my freedom smokes and I tested it cause my juices were harsh and sure enough my nic base was actually 110mg which isn't really a bad thing, it's just something you need to know if you want your juice perfect.

I'm a little concerned that you have nic at twice the level of the amount you purchased. If one was to DIY at 36mg with that nic they could be in for a world of hurt. When did you buy this?

 

[flintlock62]

I use 30 ml amber, and colbalt blue glass bottles for all my DIY.

The 3 things that will degrade juice are light/ sunlight, heat and air. Good idea after you've steeped the juices (if they require it) is to transfer them to bottles with a small amount of air in them. I store my juice in glass bottles because of possible plastic leaching.

 

[Caridwen]

I'm a little concerned that you have nic at twice the level of the amount you purchased. If one was to DIY at 36mg with that nic they could be in for a world of hurt. When did you buy this?

I am too. I misread the first time and thought you ordered 100 mg. and got 110. That's even concerning, but they may be off a tiny bit and test kits can also be off.

You should contact them.

 

[flintlock62]

In what way, and how much can test kits be off? I'm planning on getting one so I can test pipe tobacco nicotine extract I plan to make, but if they are that inaccurate..............

I am too. I misread the first time and thought you ordered 100 mg. and got 110. That's even concerning, but they may be off a tiny bit and test kits can also be off.

You should contact them.

 

[Caridwen]

Here's a good thread

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...e-base-liquids-no-flavorings.html#post4616750

 

[subversive]

I was hoping to hear more about the 60mg and 110mg mix-up. Wanted to bump this to see if jimmyhat had anymore to say about it.