Randy,
Thanks for doing what you do.
Question (a dumb one for sure)
I have seen mixed information online. Can you tell me the average life span of pg, vg and liquid nic. Stored in amber bottles in the dark.
Your stuff btw
Just curious if I need to order new stuff, or can still use what I have left of what I ordered from you one year ago today.
Thanks in advance!
Well there are a lot of experts and chemists on this forum that have stated their position on nicotine life. Unfortunately, our experience is not as optimistic.
1) The only way to have nicotine last a year plus and still be reasonably clear is to place it in a freezer at least minus 5 degrees F. We have samples of our first batch which is 17 months old and still good and only ever so slightly yellow.
2) Nicotine mixed in 100% VG does not last near as long as nicotine mixed in 100% PG. We do not know the reason why although we have our suspicions.
3) VG based nicotine kept at room temperature in a cool dark place has a noticeable yellowing in 6 weeks and a strong yellow at 3 months. Double the time frames stated for nicotine mixed in 100% PG.
In conclusion, if you freeze it has soon as you get it from us we believe you can obtain a 2 year life span.