Wiltons VG??

[bogeyjim]

Went on the search for some VG to experiment with today. Came up empty handed.

The closest I could find was a 2oz. bottle of glycerine at Michaels. Is this stuff ok to use?

I looked at the ingredients and it said "Ingredients: Glycerin"

Not sure if thats veggie based, or even USP??? So I didnt buy it cuz I wanted to ask on here first. That stuff was damn thick as well.

So would it have been ok to use?

Thanks!

Jim

 

[Shortstuff116]

I have purchased it and used it only once and it didn't seem to hurt anything, but it is not USP (pharmaceutical grade) so I decided not to use it again. I got HUMCO brand at my local WalMart pharmacy which is USP Glycerin and that has been working just fine for me. I'm now going to order some true vegetable glycerin online and see how that works.

 

[mwa102464]

USP ONLY, if it doesnt say USP i would never use it...!!!

 

[bogeyjim]

Right on, I will take that advice! Thanks!

Jim

 

[MaxUT]

Many people like NOW brand glycerin and think it's the best, 100% pure vegetable glycerin. You can get it at health food stores. I have a bottle.

And I also have a bottle of generic-type USP glycerin which was cheaper, and I can't tell any difference in smell or taste.

USP, that's the thing to look for. Pure enough for me.

 

[Scubabatdan]

Went on the search for some VG to experiment with today. Came up empty handed.

The closest I could find was a 2oz. bottle of glycerine at Michaels. Is this stuff ok to use?

I looked at the ingredients and it said "Ingredients: Glycerin"

Not sure if thats veggie based, or even USP??? So I didnt buy it cuz I wanted to ask on here first. That stuff was damn thick as well.

So would it have been ok to use?

Thanks!

Jim

Just in case you havent ordered any yet, Lorann does sell soy based glycerin located here:
https://www.lorannoils.com/p-8426-glycerine-natural.aspx
In the 4oz ($2.99) and 16oz ($9.50) bottles. I have used it before and it is USP and very clean.
Hope this helps you.
Dan

 

[blueeyekelly]

Humectants - Lotioncrafter - Premium Ingredients for Personal Care Products this lady is wonderful, the only thing is with the site I believe you have to order $25 worth of stuff.. she has both the usp vg and pg and some of the best prices for low quantities.

Deborah

 

[Cupids_Healing_Hearts]

I was wondering... Alot of these sites that sell VG and PG list it but quanities in weight... Like 8 pounds of PG for $40.00... How much is 8 pounds? OMG, I am going to be very good in math AND chemistry at the end of this... lol

Amy

 

[blueeyekelly]

The soap and lotion sites sell in weight because that is the most accurate way to measure the ingredients. A pound of water and a pound of heavy oil will have different volumes. However 8lbs is close to a gal. in volume for most liquids.

 

[Quitter man]

I have seen people use wiltons Glycerin , I was tempted to use it my self as it is available at walmart. the only reason I didn't cause the label just does not say much ( really poor label !!)
of course I could not find vg at the local walmart pharmacy (when I asked the pharmacist she looked yah soo confused ..so I ended buying online c