Things to know about essential oils (E-liquid) - Part 2

III. Nicotine

Nicotine is one of the main ingredients that make up the success of electronic cigarettes. At present, most vapers know that we have 2 main types of Nicotine: Freebase Nicotine and Salt nicotine . The Vape Club will explain each type of Nicotine in detail so that vapers can understand more clearly and deeply about these 2 types of Nicotine.

Freebase Nicotine : is the type used in traditional vape juice. This is the same type of nicotine as in cigarettes. This type is highly alkaline (high pH), the vaporization temperature is very high - cigarettes usually burn at 500-600 degrees Celsius every time you inhale. But Free-base nicotine juice also has the disadvantage that if you want to increase the concentration, it will cause "stinging" in the throat due to the high pH. With the temperature measured at the normal heating wire of the vape device (about 250 degrees Celsius), freebase nicotine at this temperature is NOT optimally vaporized as when smoking, thus limiting its use as a tool to completely quit smoking.

Salt Nicotine : is a new product in the vape world, both smokers and vapers are looking forward to it can bring better smoking cessation effects. If you don't know, it can be said that salt nicotine can allow users to smoke at high doses without being too harsh like regular nicotine. This also means you can get a better product for the money spent! Because salt nic juice usually contains more nicotine, each puff will receive more nicotine, which means the time for each vape will be longer. Salt nicotine can be vaporized more effectively at low temperatures due to the reduced alkalinity.

The ingredients of salt nicotine are not too different, the breakthrough in salt nicotine is the appearance of benzoic acid - a substance that reduces alkalinity (pH) making salt nic juice vaporize better at low temperatures, reducing the harshness and sore throat when using high doses of salt nicotine.

Difference Between Salt Nicotine and Freebase Nicotine

Essential oils often contain flavoring, smoke-making, and nicotine. Usually, the pure nicotine content, also known as freebase nicotine, in Vape does not satisfy the smoker.

However, increasing the nicotine content will cause the smoker to have a sore throat or choke. For that reason, salt nicotine was born to satisfy even heavy smokers. Salt nicotine, also known as salt nicotine, often appears in essential oils for Vape, they bring the most authentic experience with a moderate amount of smoke and a refreshing aroma of essential oils.

Benefits of Salt Nicotine vs Freebase Nicotine

Can contain high concentrations of nicotine: This is a big step forward for the vaping community because the high concentration of nicotine and the more realistic feeling when using nicotine salts will give you a stronger motivation to quit smoking. Some say that nicotine salts are more effective in reducing nicotine cravings than other types of nicotine.

Smoother taste and throat hit: Salt nicotine can provide a better vaping experience for those who want to use high concentration nicotine. The throat hit will not be too strong compared to nicotine extracted at the same concentration.

Save essential oils: Because of the high nicotine concentration, better vaporization and absorption, you will not need to use too much essential oils. The smoke emitted from this type of essential oil is also less, suitable for people who work in closed spaces or public places.

Long shelf life: Because salt nicotine exists in its most natural form, its composition is more stable and less susceptible to oxidation.

Disadvantages of Salt Nicotine

Can contain high concentrations of nicotine: This is both an advantage and a disadvantage of Salt nic. Heavy smokers need high doses of nicotine, while normal people can only use about 3 - 12 mg, this makes salt nicotine difficult to use with sub ohm devices and manufacturers also discourage this.

Fewer device options: If you use salt nicotine, your device of choice should be a vape pen or pod mod, because this form of nicotine does not need to be used with devices that require complex combinations and high power.

IV. Flavor - Flavor

Of course, in a bottle of essential oil, flavors are indispensable. This is one of the main ingredients for us to choose a bottle of juice that suits our taste. Flavor is always an important and interesting ingredient when choosing e-liquid. You can buy e-liquid with different flavors or make your own flavor. Usually, there will be 5-20% of flavors mixed in e-liquid. The exception is Tobacco flavors, which are only 1-3%.

In 10ml E-liquid ≈ 100% there will be:

95% - 80% PG or VG or PG/VG mix ratio

5% - 20% synthetic flavors and Nicotine.