What is Propylene Glycol (PG)?

Hey, we hear you’re a vaper - what’s your preferred PG ratio? Do you use Propylene Glycol? Do you think its viscosity is too thin? What? You don’t even know what Propylene Glycol is? Well why didn’t you say so!

PG = Propylene Glycol

This vape juice base may be a quite a mouthful but it’s what let’s your e-juices give such a throat-full of smoke! Though Vegetable Glycerine or VG has just about taken the lead when it comes to e-juice content – you’ll have a much easier time finding 100% VG than you will 100% PG – the majority of e-juices still use PG in varying amounts. So what is it?

• Organic compound
• Thin base substance which ‘carries’ nicotine and flavourings
• Colourless
• Odourless
• Tasteless
• Safe for human digestion
• Commonly used in food as a preservative, in medicines and in cosmetics

Pretty Good Vaping

Because PG is totally without odour and almost without its own flavour, it’s an ideal base for the massive range of flavouring brands like to add to their juices. Just like VG though, there are plenty pros and cons to weigh up when it comes to deciding how much PG you want in your personal blend:

Pros

• Excellent flavour carry
• Best choice for savoury flavours like tobacco or sour lemon
• Unbeatable throat-hit
• Great nicotine absorption
• Quick wick absorption
• Thinner viscosity, easier on devices
• Very little vapour, good for stealth vaping

Cons

• Can cause irritation to throat and/or mouth
• Dehydrating
• Increases chances of dreaded ‘Vaper’s Tongue’
• Weak vapour – sorry, cloud chasers
• 100% PG mixes are particularly illusive
• 90%+ PG considered too harsh for  most vapers

Vaping Nation Irritation

Unfortunately for fans of flavour, the 100% PG mix that guarantees almost intact flavour delivery would also considered too harsh by most people. Vapers suffering from asthma, a confirmed allergy to PG in any of its other forms (medicines or food) or who tend to be sensitive to such things are better off sticking to lower levels of PG.

If you enjoy mouth-watering vaping flavours then you ought to know that PG can be very dehydrating, leading to increased risk of sore throats and the unpopular  ‘Vaper’s Tongue’ where taste buds struggle to pick up on vaping flavour. For many people the discomfort of having a dry mouth rules out 100% PG as a vaping option, but don’t worry, 80% PG/20%VG mixes are a popular high PG option.

Whether PG your thing or you’re more for VG, our online store has everything you need!

Cheap Thrills Sunset Strip E-Liquid - Money Off! £3.49 (RRP: £4.99) Available Add to Bag Blueberry and blackbeery blend with an orange twist Strengths: 0mg, 3mg and 6mg VG: 70%, PG: 30% Made in the UK			DOT Tobacco Vape Kit £14.99 Available Add to Bag Leafy, full-bodied tobacco flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			DOT Tobacco Refill Pods £5.99 Available Add to Bag Leafy, full-bodied tobacco flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Eco Vape Dripping Raspberry Liquid Do-Nuts V2 High VG E-Juice - Money Off! £2.80 (RRP: £6.99) Available Add to Bag Fresh doughnut flavour with a raspberry glaze Available with a 3mg or 6mg nicotine strength VG: 80%, PG: 20% Made in the United Kingdom
DOT Strawberry Refill Pods £5.99 Available Add to Bag Delicate, sweet strawberry flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Blu Pro E-Cigarette Clearomiser £4.49 Available Add to Bag Ergonomic mouthpiece for consistent vapour Top-filling design makes refills quick and easy Clear window shows how much e-liquid is left Designed exclusively for Blu Pro to ensure compatibility			Eco Vape Premium Tutti Fruity V2 E-Juice - Money Off! £2.79 (RRP: £3.99) Available Sweet tutti frutti fruit flavour blend Available in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg strengths VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Nicocig Refill Cartridges Low Strength Tobacco Cartomisers £4.75 Available Add to Bag Refill cartomisers for Nicocig and Nicolites Rechargeable Electronic Cigarettes Tobacco flavoured cartridges with low nicotine strength Available in packs of 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 boxes Also compatible with Nicolites electronic cigarettes
Iceliqs Originals USA Original E-Liquid £3.99 Available Add to Bag Classic American tobacco flavour Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France			88Vape Mod Liquid Fruit Medley E-Liquid (60ml) £6.99 Available Add to Bag Fruit medley flavoured e-liquid Nicotine strength: 3mg VG: 80%, PG: 20% Made in the UK			Eco Vape Vanilla Milkshake V2 High VG E-Juice - Money Off! £4.89 (RRP: £6.99) Available Add to Bag Smooth classic vanilla milkshake flavour Available in 3mg and 6mg strengths VG: 79%, PG: 21% Made in the United Kingdom			Element Mojito E-Liquid £3.99 Available Add to Bag Mojito flavoured Strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the USA

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