An e-Liquid is the most common name for the liquid that is used in conjunction with e-Cigarettes. All e-cigarettes use e-liquids to create the vapour which is inhaled by the user. The vapour is produced by the e-cigarette heating the liquid. Other names that describe e-liquid are e-juice, vape liquid; (derived from Vapour) and Smoke Juice.
E-liquid Contents
Before you start using e-cigarettes and e-liquids, it’s important to understand what they contain.
All e-liquids contain hydroscopic components. In layman’s terms, this means they absorb water from the air. These components are also referred to as liquid bases, and there are two common varieties in use today, both of which are also conventional food additives. The names of the bases are Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerine (VG), and you will most often see them referred to by their initials.
The other main ingredients used in e-liquids are flavourings and Nicotine, which are dissolved into the bases to create the finished liquid. When using an e-cigarette, the base fluids produce the smoke or vapour that is visible to the naked eye.
The options available in terms of flavours are almost endless. Tobacco e-liquids and menthol are popular due to their similarity to regular smoking. However, many other flavours exist inspired by fruits, drinks, sweets, and foodstuffs. The quality of the flavouring used, where it is derived from, and how it is applied to the base components are all essential aspects of creating great-tasting e-liquids.
Nicotine
E Liquids containing Nicotine are available in many different concentrations, generally expressed with a number followed by ‘mg’. Usually, the higher the nicotine level, the stronger the throat hit the user experiences.
There are no set classifications as to what concentration of nicotine constitutes low, medium, or high levels. However, as a general rule of thumb, low nicotine ranges from 3mg to 9mg, medium from 10mg to 14mg, and high is anything above 15mg. For more information on the effects of Nicotine on the human body, take a look at our post How Harmful is Nicotine to the Human Body.
The E-Liquid Manufacturing Process
So, since e-liquids only contain the four components mentioned above, the manufacturing process must be straightforward, right?
While it is true that there are producers of e-liquids who do follow a very simple approach to production, these liquids should be avoided as they take shortcuts on ingredient quality and manufacturing.
A correctly produced high-quality e-liquid will contain pharmaceutical-grade Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerine (VG) and Nicotine. It will also use food grade and established flavourings, which will be appropriately checked to ensure no inhaled components are harmful.
It is also crucial that the right ingredients and manufacturing procedures are used. E-liquids should be made in sterile conditions under strict quality control procedures by qualified professionals. Importantly, every batch of vape should be thoroughly analysed after it has been produced.
Neil is the founder of Red Vape and has over 10 years of experience in the vaping industry. Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Neil has built Red Vape into one of the leading e-liquid companies in the UK. The Red Vape range of naturally extracted tobacco e-liquids is renowned for its high-quality ingredients, purity and unrivalled vaping experience.
Neil’s meticulous attention to detail and insistence on using only the finest, naturally sourced ingredients have earned Red Vape an excellent reputation among vaping connoisseurs worldwide.
When not perfecting his latest flavour, Neil enjoys travelling and sampling food and wine from around the world.
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A Beginners Guide to Vaping – What is an E-Liquid
An e-Liquid is the most common name for the liquid that is used in conjunction with e-Cigarettes. All e-cigarettes use e-liquids to create the vapour which is inhaled by the user. The vapour is produced by the e-cigarette heating the liquid. Other names that describe e-liquid are e-juice, vape liquid; (derived from Vapour) and Smoke Juice.
E-liquid Contents
Before you start using e-cigarettes and e-liquids, it’s important to understand what they contain.
All e-liquids contain hydroscopic components. In layman’s terms, this means they absorb water from the air. These components are also referred to as liquid bases, and there are two common varieties in use today, both of which are also conventional food additives. The names of the bases are Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerine (VG), and you will most often see them referred to by their initials.
The other main ingredients used in e-liquids are flavourings and Nicotine, which are dissolved into the bases to create the finished liquid. When using an e-cigarette, the base fluids produce the smoke or vapour that is visible to the naked eye.
The options available in terms of flavours are almost endless. Tobacco e-liquids and menthol are popular due to their similarity to regular smoking. However, many other flavours exist inspired by fruits, drinks, sweets, and foodstuffs. The quality of the flavouring used, where it is derived from, and how it is applied to the base components are all essential aspects of creating great-tasting e-liquids.
Nicotine
E Liquids containing Nicotine are available in many different concentrations, generally expressed with a number followed by ‘mg’. Usually, the higher the nicotine level, the stronger the throat hit the user experiences.
There are no set classifications as to what concentration of nicotine constitutes low, medium, or high levels. However, as a general rule of thumb, low nicotine ranges from 3mg to 9mg, medium from 10mg to 14mg, and high is anything above 15mg. For more information on the effects of Nicotine on the human body, take a look at our post How Harmful is Nicotine to the Human Body.
The E-Liquid Manufacturing Process
So, since e-liquids only contain the four components mentioned above, the manufacturing process must be straightforward, right?
While it is true that there are producers of e-liquids who do follow a very simple approach to production, these liquids should be avoided as they take shortcuts on ingredient quality and manufacturing.
A correctly produced high-quality e-liquid will contain pharmaceutical-grade Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerine (VG) and Nicotine. It will also use food grade and established flavourings, which will be appropriately checked to ensure no inhaled components are harmful.
It is also crucial that the right ingredients and manufacturing procedures are used. E-liquids should be made in sterile conditions under strict quality control procedures by qualified professionals. Importantly, every batch of vape should be thoroughly analysed after it has been produced.
Neil is the founder of Red Vape and has over 10 years of experience in the vaping industry. Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Neil has built Red Vape into one of the leading e-liquid companies in the UK. The Red Vape range of naturally extracted tobacco e-liquids is renowned for its high-quality ingredients, purity and unrivalled vaping experience.
Neil’s meticulous attention to detail and insistence on using only the finest, naturally sourced ingredients have earned Red Vape an excellent reputation among vaping connoisseurs worldwide.
When not perfecting his latest flavour, Neil enjoys travelling and sampling food and wine from around the world.