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!

Iceliqs Underground Series Euston E-Liquid £4.99 Available Add to Bag Mint and menthol flavour blend Available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg and 12mg strengths VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in France			Iceliqs Originals Glacier Freeze E-Liquid £3.99 Available Add to Bag Cool flavours for a refreshing taste Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France			Eco Vape Point Five Ohms Idaho Milk 50/50 E-Liquid £3.99 Available Juicy strawberry and cream blend Strengths: 3mg, 6mg, 12mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK			Eco Vape London Blend Kensington Tobacco with Caramel E-Liquid - Money Off! £2.00 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Tobacco & Caramel flavour Strengths: 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%; PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom
Iceliqs Underground Series Bank E-Liquid (30ml) £10.99 Available Add to Bag Tobacco with sweet caramel and vanilla notes Nicotine strengths: 0mg, 3mg, 6mg and 12mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in France			Eco Vape Dripping Toffee Liquid Do-Nuts V2 High VG E-Juice - Money Off! £4.19 (RRP: £6.99) Available Add to Bag Fresh doughnut flavour with a toffee filling Available with a 3mg or 6mg nicotine strength VG: 80%, PG: 20% Made in the United Kingdom			Logic Pro Refill Capsules Menthol 6mg £4.49 Available Add to Bag Menthol flavour Nicotine Strength: 6mg Each pack contains 3 refill capsules Made in Europe			Decadent Vapours Lime Zinger E-Liquid - Money Off! £3.59 (RRP: £5.99) Available Add to Bag Light citrus flavour with sherbet notes Available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg strengths VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom
Iceliqs Originals Glacier Freeze E-Liquid (50ml) £9.99 Available Add to Bag Cool minty flavours for a refreshing taste Nicotine strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France			Vype ePen Caps Blended Tobacco Refill Pack £6.99 Available Add to Bag Smooth roasted tobacco flavour Available with 0mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg nicotine strengths Includes three refill caps - combo packs available For the Vype ePen only			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			Eco Vape London Blend Marylebone Tobacco E-Liquid - Money Off! £2.00 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Rich tobacco flavour Strengths: 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%; PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom

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