Nic solution miixing and storage?

[KYBLUE]

Ok, for the first time Wizard Labs and my online purchases account have been in stock at the same time and I purchased 120ml of 100mg nic in PG and various flavorings. I plan to mix the nic with 120ml of PG and 240ml of VG resulting in 480ml of 25mg/ml 50/50 nic solution. Correct? I have two 60ml amber glass bottles and of course the original 120ml bottle. Any problem with storing the remaining 240ml in a half pint mason jar? I plan to store it in a seldom used freezer hopefully mitigating any problems with the clear glass.

 

[thatguy2]

Nicotine should be stored in glass.. Wizard ships in plastic.. But they do have glass bottles for sale.

My suggestion would be to get 4 of the 30ml Amber bottles (89 cents each) and break the Nic into those.. freeze 3 and work with 1..
Mixing your base all at once is not really a good idea as it doesn't leave you supplies if you want to adjust your nic level and/or ratio..

 

[savagemann]

The nic will store in a much smaller space as well if you don't dilute it before storage.
I personally keep all my nic undiluted until it comes time to mix.

 

[KYBLUE]

I can see the logic in not premixing the nic but think I may prefer to handle the higher concentration solution but once. I will still have leeway as I currently purchase 6-12mg ready mixed juice. Storage space isn't a concern as the freezer is a practically unused appendage of the basement beer fridge.

My main concern is with the mason jar seal material. Wouldn't want that to dissolve into the nic solution.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

HI
How do you plan to seal the mason jars? They would need to be boiled to sterile and a vaccum seal much like if you were canning long term jam and/or corn, etc.

Better off in measured amber or blue bottle, but that is just my 2 pennies.


Also by storing in the mg that you all ready vape, you will be making a juice that will be less than the intended target as the flavors count as part of the pg level.

Also light plays a part as well as air to start breaking down the nic. That is why they say to store your already made ejuice in a cool dry area and not to leave it in the sun.

 

[LoveVanilla]

I would strongly agree to diluting at max 50mg/ml for all noobs. Or better still, just purchasing the 48mg/ml.

How can we get this added to DIY "Read this first"?

 

[Burnie]

I have seen this about Nic storage many times, and I agree it is best to store optimal for the long run, as I do, but has there been any studies of Nic breaking down if stored improperly? When I started back I was vaping some Very Old, Not properly Stored juice, didn't have a problem, just wondering if there was documentation it goes bad if Not stored properly. Just a Question, nothing more.

Vape On

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Kyblue
Here is a good read from one of the members here at ecf who is a chemist. He is very knowledgeable and well respected .

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ttle-help-freezing-nic-juice.html#post2126610