How long does vape juice last?

18 September 2020

The rising popularity of vaping culture has taken the world by storm. While many people are replacing their cigarettes with vape pens to make a holistic lifestyle change, others use it for recreational purposes. Today, vaping is a multi-million dollar industry and is rapidly growing every day.

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If you’re a regular vaper already, you might have other questions. You might want to know the details of vape juice, such as its ingredients or shelf life. It is worth noting that the ingredients of vape juice, or e-juice, are directly proportional to its shelf life.

 

What are the ingredients of vape juice?

Four main ingredients form the basis of any vape juice:

 

● Vegetable Glycerin (VG) is an odorless liquid of the alcohol chemical class processed from vegetable oil. However, it is not intoxicating. VG works better on new atomizers because of its thick viscosity. Vape juice with a high density of VG does not have much throat-hit but produces dense vapor.

 

● Propylene glycol (PG) - Like VG, PG is also odorless alcohol. Since PG is a component in antifreeze, there is a misconception that vape juice also contains antifreeze. PG carries flavors better and gives more throat-hit.

 

If you want to vape discreetly, you could choose a vape juice containing a higher PG content because it produces lesser vapor.

 

● Flavorings - Vapor does not have any flavor; therefore, artificial flavorings add flavor to the vape juice.

 

● Nicotine - The levels of nicotine vary from one juice to another.

 

How long does vape juice last?

The shelf life of vape juice is dependent on the expiry date of its ingredients. Most come with a shelf life of one to two years if you store them correctly. Cool, dark places are most suitable as storage spaces for the best CBD vape juice. Direct sunlight breaks down the components faster, resulting in it to go stale more quickly.

Vape juices with lesser or no nicotine have a longer shelf life.

 

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How do you know if your vape juice has expired?

There are sure signs that display if your vape juice is past its expiration:

 

● Odor

If the vape juice does not smell as it did when you first purchased it, it probably is past its expiration date. Sour or funky odors are also pointers of expired products.To avoid that,ensure to purchase from trusted retailers like Vaporizer Chief that have an extended shelf life.

 

● Color

Changes in color are bound to occur due to oxidation. However, if there are drastic changes in your vape juice color, it is best not to use it anymore.

 

● Thickness

Vape juice thickness depends on the percentage of contents in it. Higher VG levels imply a higher volume of thickness. Those with more PG levels are thinner. One thing you should note is that if the vape juice has been sitting for a long time, the sediment will settle at the container's bottom. Once you shake the bottle, the contents will blend.

However, a sign of expiration is if the contents do not blend on shaking the container.

 

What happens if you vape using expired vape juice?

Presently no research proves expired vape juice has harmful effects on the user. However, it is best if you do not use a product you suspect is past its expiry date.

 

Conclusion

Most products, whether natural or manufactured, have an expiration date. It might not occur to many people to check the expiration date while purchasing vape juice. If you miss out on checking the date or the manufacturer has not mentioned it, the signs mentioned above will help you determine your vape juice's expiry status. There is nothing that points to expired vape juice harming the body, but please stay on the lookout for new information.

 

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