If you are new to the world
of electronic cigarette smoking, it is highly possible that
this is your first time reading about PG
and VG. However, as
soon as you start browsing the catalogues of online electronic cigarette
suppliers out there, you will frequently encounter these two
terms. Before you purchase your first e-cigarette and
all of the essential components that go with
it, it is important that you take the time to know the answer first to the
question: what are PG and VG? This is because PG and VG are the main bases of
e-liquid solutions, and both can greatly impact your vaping
experience.
How E-Liquids Turn
To Vapor
So what are
PG and VG? Before we answer this question that has been on your
mind ever since you first entered the world of electronic cigarettes,
let us first take a closer look at how electronic cigarettes work. E-liquids,
which are the nicotine base solutions used in electronic
cigarettes, need to be placed in a container
in order for it to function properly. This container,
orcarrier,
holds this solution in suspension. When you
take a puff on your e cig, heat will then be applied onto the nicotine
base solution in order to produce vapor.
All about PG and VG
PG stands for Propylene Glycol,
and VG stands for Vegetable Glycerin.
These two components is what make up most of thee-liquid that
your electronic cigarette contains. Both of these main components
are essentially non-toxic, meaning that they are safe for
the use of human beings. Aside from this, PG
and VG also have the ability to be easily emulsified
with other ingredients as well as to carry
various flavorswell.
Both of these e-liquid
components have been deemed by the Food and
Drug Administration(FDA) as “Generally
Recognized as Safe” for human consumption.
This means that even before you have started using electronic
cigarettes and inhaling the vapor
produced by the e-liquids, you have already consumed
them through processed food or you might have already applied them onto your
skin by using various cosmetic products.
The Benefits of
Propylene Glycol
One of the things that set PG apart from VG is that it has a somewhat lower
level of flavor of its own. This is because PG is
thinner compared to VG.E-liquids
that are made up of pure Propylene Glycol.
This type of e-cigarettes
have smaller openings where the e-liquid travels
in order for it to reach the heating coil. When use all on
its own, the vapor that is produced by Propylene
Glycol has athinner
mouth feel and taste.
The Benefits of
Vegetable Glycerin
When used on its own, you
will find that Vegetable Glycerin is a little on
the sweet side. So when used as a component
in e-liquids, VG
makes it a bit harder for the notes of certain flavors to
be detected. Aside from this, VG is also slightly
thicker compared to PG, so the vapor
is thicker. As a result of the thicker
amount of vaporthat
Vegetable Glycerin produces, you may think that e-liquids
comprised purely or mostly of VG
produces a higher amount of vapor compared to
that of e-liquids made purelyor mostly of PG.
Some people also preferVG-based
e-liquids because they have certain allergies
to Propylene Glycol and other chemical
compounds.
Which is Better, PG
or VG?
We cannot give you the exact
answer, as your choice and decision will all boil down to your personal
preference, your e cig smoking requirements,
and your tastes. One of the most important things that you need to
know about Propylene Glycol is that this is a man made
synthetic chemical, while Vegetable Glycerin,
as you can already infer by its term, is a component
derived from plants.
If you know that you are sensitive
or if you have allergies to chemical compounds, it
may be better for you to use an e-liquidcomprisedpurelyormostly of VG. If you have
experienced any adverse reactions such as throat
drynesswhen
using an e-liquidbased
from Propylene Glycol, it is definitely a wise choice to
switch over immediately to an e-liquidbased from Vegetable
Glycerin. On the other hand, if you are not sensitive
or allergic to PG and you would
want something that will enhance the flavors of your e-liquids,
then you might want to go for a PG-based e-liquid.
Vegetable Glycerin (VG) - Glycerol is a chemical compound also commonly
called vegetable glycerin or glycerine. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous
liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. In foods and
beverages, glycerol serves as a solvent and sweetener, and may help preserve
foods. It is also used as filler in commercially prepared low-fat foods, and as
a thickening agent in liqueurs. Glycerol is used to provide the vapor mist that
looks like smoke and to suspend flavor.
Propylene Glycol (PG) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
determined propylene glycol to be safe for use in food and propylene glycol is
used in cosmetics and medicines. It is used in food coloring, and flavoring, as
an additive to keep food, medicines and cosmetics moist, and in machines that
simulate smoke. Propylene glycol also provides the vapor mist that looks like
smoke and to suspend flavors.
Base Mix Help PG:
The more PG in a mix will make the liquid thinner and produce more throat hit.
(Nicotine and Menthol also increase throat hit) VG: The more VG in a mix will
make the liquid thicker, throat hit will be less and the vapor produced will be
much greater. We do not recommend that your purchase 100% PG unless you plan on
mixing it with your own ratio of VG. 100%. PG will produce no vapors and cause
your liquid to taste burnt. If you are unsure of how to choose a base, we HIGHLY
recommend that you chose our house blend that has already proven to be a
great producer of vapor and provide you with a satisfying throat hit.
Burnt or Peppery Taste:
Keep your atomizers / cartomizers wet. Dry atomizers or cartomizers can give a
burnt or peppery taste and lower the lifetime of your device. A peppery taste
is also a sign that your liquid needs to steep longer, or you are getting a
small amount of E-Liquid in your mouth from your atomizer / cartomizer.
DO NOT OVERFILL:
This can result in leakage and may need to clean your device.
