Vegetable Glycerine Question

[Bamspleno95-055]

Hello everyone, a quick question:
I came across a bottle of 100% vegetable glycerine from "Now Solutions" they market it as a skin care product "softens and moisturizes skin"
I believe this would be no problem for vaping as it is 100% pure, it's non GMO made from "palm or vegetable oil"
Has anyone used this VG?... would anyone try this VG?
the link to the company that makes it: Vegetable Glycerine - 16 oz. - NOW Foods

Thoughts and opinions welcome. Thanks

 

[bwh79]

...is it USP? Lots of people use drugstore glycerine like Humco brand from Wal-Mart, but it needs to be pharmaceutical-grade, indicated by the "USP" (United States Pharmacopeia) moniker on the labeling.

 

[LewAz]

The description states that it is "considered food grade." I think I'd pass.

 

[Mad Scientist]

I buy VG in 5 liter "jerry can" style plastic tubs from MFS. It works about to about $12 per liter. Five liters lasts a while.

No way to "know" how pure it is but MFS is a reputable vendor and they are selling it for the purpose of vaping it. It's cheap enough that I can't recommend trying to go even cheaper on juice supplies.

What I'm getting at is I wouldn't vape anything labeled for use as skin softer no matter how little it cost lol.

 

[Ramsay Bolton]

Has anyone used this VG?... would anyone try this VG?
the link to the company that makes it: Vegetable Glycerine - 16 oz. - NOW Foods

I and others have used it without issue and it doesn't have a weird aftertaste like some
drugstore VG.

NOW is a vitamin supplement manufacturer, not some backyard garage chemistry laboratory
run by Bubba the Toothless Gimp.

For peace of mind, you may want to purchase VG with a USP designation on the label as others
have suggested, but the NOW is fine if you're in a pinch.

 

[AndriaD]

I get mine via Amazon, Bulk Apothecary, "Nature's Oil" brand.. both PG and VG. Both are USP, and the VG is also Kosher. $3.95/16oz for the PG, $3.97/16oz for the VG. The shipping is quite reasonable for such heavy liquids.

Andria

 

[Cullin Kin]

I have used this and it works and tastes great. It does not specifically state USP but it states 'this product is considered food grade' on the back. It is for this reason I switched over to the Heritage brand which is $6 for 500mL. Heritage can be found at any Natural Grocers or Sprouts and is USP as well as Kosher VG.

 

[mhertz]

Btw, I remember Kurt stating that some 'Now' vg was usp, but some wasen't... If it dosen't list it on the label, then check there website for more info. Also, you could maybe send them an email about it... ( I mailed my vg provider several times... )

 

[Bamspleno95-055]

Update: I I e-mailed the company a couple of days ago asking if the 100% Veg. glycerine is USP grade they assured me that it was. So it's good to go "NOW foods" 100% veg glycerine is USP grade ( according to Jim G. of the NOW Product Information Dept.)