Have you ever used Propanediol?

submitted over 8 years ago by DIY-Eliquid

I have seen it before but never vaped it. At the lab I work there is a batch that got compromised and disposed (someone didn't seal the container right and it stay exposed all weekend to oxygen) so I brought some home and made a few recipes and I can say its nice. Not much different that PG but you can actually taste something is different in the recipe. It goes very well with fruits so far and it seems to have less of a throat hit than PG, next Ill try mix it with butterscotch too to see.

I made a quick video with some information about it too. https://youtu.be/tX0UKmxEXSo

Comments

3 points

by venemousover 8 years agoMixologist

I got a 500ml sample from 3M a while back. I like it compared to PG. It is far smoother (I HATE throat hit) and carries flavor about as well. It also seems to produce more vapor than PG if you care about that.

2 points

by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

I like too, I don't think I will convert to propanediol excusively but there are some flavors it goes really well with. Also the price is a little high compared to pg for every day use.

3 points

by Paleone123over 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

AKA PDO, as opposed to PG

2 points

by VAPORMARKover 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I have heard that PDO needs to age longer for the mix to blend, and found this to be true. I mixed a couple test batches along with some control batches using PG. Two or three weeks were needed to have the test baches taste the same as the control batches.

1 points

by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

Ya I agree, I find it also needs extra blending time than PG, so I used a battery mixer.

2 points

by PerennialPhilosopherover 8 years ago

I vaped some plain PDO base 6mg liquid to try it out and it tasted sorta 🌽 y. Smooth though. I only got a 30ml sample so I didn't mix any flavor into it.

2 points

by 182plus44over 8 years agoMixologist

I mix at max VG due to PG sensitivity. I would assume that being a closely related analogue this would still cause irritation?

1 points

by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

I can't give a definite answer but PD is used as an alternative to PG in pharmaceuticals for PG sensitive people. But the only way to know for vaping is trying.

1 points

by 182plus44over 8 years agoMixologist

Good to know, I may try a little out if I can source it

1 points

by luft99over 8 years ago

I can't watch the video right now, is this another additive?

2 points

by chewymidgetover 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Propanediol is used in substitution of PG.

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by _zenithover 8 years ago

To be exact, it's the only other isomer of PG.

PG is 1,2-propanediol. The asked-about alternative is 1,3-propanediol.

There is some chance it may act at GABA receptors, like 1,4-butanediol (which is similar to drugs like GHB and GBL), but it's probably very, very weak in comparison. It's likely fine.

2 points

by chewymidgetover 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I figured the OP wanted a simple answer but you're correct.

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by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

They are almost identical and both get converted to glucose at the end. There shouldn't be an issue under normal use but you are right they are very close.

1 points

by luft99over 8 years ago

Oh ok Ive never heard it before so I thought it was like a ethyl maltol, thanks.

1 points

by Vapecity12345678over 8 years ago

How safe is it and where could you get it if allowed for purchase?

1 points

by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

As safe as PG I would say, check amazon or a chemistry supplier.

1 points

by chewymidgetover 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I've only seen small amounts sold on eBay and I'm not going to buy anything like that on eBay. You got any websites you would recommend?

1 points

by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

I can't recommend somewher specific, but any reputable seller that sells sealed containers only should be fine.

1 points

by bigbows1985over 8 years agoMixologist

I love the stuff PG kills my throat PD feels just like max vg, so smooth.

1 points

by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

Ya much smoother, if it wasn't for the higher price I would use it exclusively.

1 points

by FrostyFromMontrealover 8 years ago

http://www.diy-ejuice.com/PDO-USP-p/pdo-usp.htm

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by DIY-Eliquidover 8 years ago

Thats a great price, since they are in Canada Ill try put an order for some soon

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