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Storing Nicotine?
submitted almost 12 years ago by mattypants_

As with all things, it should probably be kept out of the sunlight. But, if being kept for a while, should I be freezing or refrigerating my nic fluid? How do you all store your nic base?

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by EcrThrowawayalmost 12 years ago

In the freezer. use amber glass bottles, get something with a good liner, polycone or PTFE or something like that.

Use small bottles. You don't want to be using one big bottle and having to take it out refill your supply all the time. It's easier to just take out one small bottle at a time to work with. My nic is 100mg and i use 30ml bottles.

Nic is dangerous obviously, so you need to make sure no one can get to it and poison themselves. If you can't put it your freezer safely, still get the nice bottles. They are air tight and will keep the light out at least.

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by Griffiealmost 12 years ago

I've had very good luck with this company for bottles:

http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.aspx

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by tcpip4lyfealmost 12 years ago

Mine sits on my desk. Turns a little yellow after a year but it still nicotines.

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by Dooteralmost 12 years ago

I keep my VG-based nicotine in 30ml amber glass bottles, in the freezer in a cardboard box (to keep from exposing the bottles to light every time the freezer door is opened).

Here is the article that made me decide to keep my nicotine stored this particular way (I'm not affiliated in any way): nic storage

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by sweetzwytchalmost 12 years ago

I just opened a fresh bottle of nic juice that had been sitting in my freezer, unopened, in its original brown glass bottle. Fresh as the first jar I opened last year!! This stuff will freeze for a VERY long time if done properly.

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by Necromalalmost 12 years ago

Clearly marked in the freezer is what you want. The fridge has the possibility for moisture and mold to build up and you don't want to vape that.

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by cudaman73almost 12 years ago

PG and VG are both anti bacterial and hydrophobic, so I don't know how either of those things could happen.

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by MNVapesalmost 12 years ago

VG is hygroscopic. It readily absorbs moisture out of the air. If you don't believe me, leave a a few ML of VG out overnight then compare the viscosity to fresh VG. The stuff left out overnight will be thinner than PG.

This is also why sometimes you can get a 50/50 blend or max vg blend that is runny like an 80/20 blend.

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by cudaman73almost 12 years ago

You're right about VG, I was totally mistaken.

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by BaconCrumbsalmost 12 years ago

Open air methods of steeping must be watering down juice. How much? Is this a bad thing or a preference thing? It's something I don't think is mentioned in steeping discussions.

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by Necromalalmost 12 years ago

I know but better safe than sorry.

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by proinpretiusalmost 12 years ago

The info sheet that came with my Wizard Labs Nic/PG solution states 34-41°F is optimal storage temp and for long-term storage keep it in glass in a dark area for up to 18 months.

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