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Expired liquids? This is how you recognize them!
Reports about liquids that have gone bad are rarely read or found. Most of the time a liquid expires simply because of this, when it has lost the taste of the aroma, that vaping is simply no longer fun - but vaping expired liquid is rarely a problem from a purely health perspective.
Fortunately, it can usually be seen with the naked eye, whether liquids or bases are actually no longer suitable for vaping. Basically, a good liquid should always be very clear. Is it milky?, cloudy, cloudy or streaky, then it should be disposed of as a precaution, unless, These signs are aroma-related and the seller has pointed them out to you.
There is an exception to this rule: Flavors are mainly stored in the refrigerator, Depending on the product properties, crystallization and clouding may occur. In this case, the bottle should simply be placed in a warm temperature of around 35° (not hotter!) Put in a water bath and shake after a while. Then it's clear again, It was not a case of contamination - and can be vaped without any concerns.
Nicotine can also oxidize. When opening liquid bottles or base bottles, oxygen can penetrate, with which the nicotine reacts and turns slightly brownish. However, this alone is not a cause for concern and does not reduce its quality or effect.
What should I keep in mind when mixing myself??
When it comes to self-mixed liquids, the likelihood of contamination and thus a limited shelf life is essentially dependent on hygienic care, with which is proceeded. Therefore you should vessels, Thoroughly clean syringes and containers.
DANGER: The following tips are NOT purely safety tips, but about hygiene measures. To get an impression of the necessary protective measures, you should take a look at the safety data sheet.
With the following tips you should optimally extend the shelf life of the liquids:
- All containers used, Squirt, funnel etc. should always be freshly disinfected. A pour of boiling water is enough, Sterilization with chemicals is not recommended. Basically, I always use a cheap ultrasonic bath - like this one.
- Only liquids should be removed from the large containers and what is not needed should never be poured back.
- Skin contact should be avoided. This works well when mixing using a fine balance and dripping instead of contact with the material.
- In the case of mixing water with pure glycerin, for example, it is the second safest option, Boil the water individually for each mixing process and then pour away any unused liquid, instead of purchased, Store fully demineralised water that has been preserved by UV radiation in the refrigerator and use it several times (Of course, the safest option is to use a pre-mixed glycerin-water mixture). Because no matter how germ-free it was – once opened, sterilization is over.
- After long-term storage, the aroma often comes from the refrigerator or cellar, the base but from the freezer. Then you have to wait before mixing, until the aroma and base have reached the same room temperature. One component is warm and the other is cold, the mix destroys the aroma.
