Why does my vape juice get dark?
Jul 23, 2018 · Your vape juice can get dark because of another chemical reaction between nicotine and oxygen. Nicotine is a highly reactive chemical and exposing it to oxygen, or even light can cause it to react and turn e-juice into an all-too-familiar brown color. But this doesn’t mean your darkened vape juice has gone bad.
Does vape juice turn brown with age?
Jun 27, 2019 · Why Vape Juice Turns Brown in the Bottle The reason why e-liquid starts to darken inside the bottle is due to a chemical reaction known as oxidation. Nicotine is a highly reactive chemical and exposing it to oxygen, or even light, can cause it to react and turn vape juice into an all too familiar brown color.
Why is my e-juice brown in the tank?
Apr 09, 2018 · Nicotine, a common ingredient in e-juice, does turn light brown as it ages, the browning seen in e-liquids is primarily the result of other ingredients contained within e-liquid concoctions. In particular, it’s the flavorings used that tend to cause e-liquid blends to turn brown. As a result, even nicotine-free or “0 nic” vape juices brown when exposed to light and oxygen.
Why do e-liquids turn brown?
Oh, I can only imagine how dirty your coils are if you haven't changed or cleaned it in a month. Do some dry burns and/or soak the head clean and it will make a workd of difference. Dirty coils not only make your juice dark, but they will make your vapor flavorless or gross. level 1. anachronic.
How Do You Prevent Vape Juice from Darkening in the Bottle?
While you can’t prevent your e-juice from darkening entirely, there are things you can do to slow down the process:
How Do You Prevent Vape Juice from Darkening in Your Tank?
While your juice may still darken slightly from the oxidation inside the tank, there are ways to minimize the darkening happening from added sweeteners:
In Conclusion
There you have it; the main reasons why color change happens in both a vape tank and inside the bottle, and how to prevent it from happening.
Baditude ECF Guru ECF Veteran
E- juice will normally darken some as it matures. Also, as you refill a tank of juice, the parts of the juice that does not become vaporized remains in the tank, and becomes more concentrated over time, and this concentration of unvaporized particles makes the juice appear darker.
Robino1 Resting in Peace ECF Veteran
Also when juices are first made they are lighter in color. Some need to steep to get the true flavor of them. As they steep, they will darken some too. Steeping is usually needed when you get sizes that are not sample sizes. Sample sizes have usually been sitting around long enough to have already gone through the steeping process.
kuiponen Full Member
Like people said before, the darkening of the e-juices seem to be quite normal. I quess it depends a little on the flavourings and nicotine base used - and also whether letting the juices be in daylight or not. With some e-juices this darkening process just seems to happen more quickly than with others.
beeryeennn Moved On
that is strange that it turned brown though. lol at least it still tastes the same!
michliu Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
Another factor, as it has been explained to me, is that as you vape the juice in the tank, the heated or burnt juice mingles back into the tank making the juice darker. It also gets thicker as the lighter elements of the juice get vaped off. I don't understand it either, but it seems to make sense.
XfooYen Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
To my understanding, all organic particles without the addition of preservative or stabilizer will turn brown over time. Normal oxidation of particulate matter. The taste won't change. Just like cut apples and avocados left in the air. No harm.
mapo Full Member
i have found its best for me to run the tank empty than to keep topping off, juice seems to thicken over time as the thinner parts of the juice are wicked off. i also clean the tanks after by soaking in vodka for 30 minutes.
Is vaping harmful?
It isn’t harmful, and it won’t alter the flavor or your vaping experience. If you want to avoid it, follow these steps: Store your e-juice in a cool, dark place. Shake the bottle gently. Don’t mix e-liquids.
Is vaping better than smoking?
Nicotine: Nicotine is addictive, but it’s not what causes smoking-related illnesses. If you’re addicted to nicotine, vaping is a much safer way to get your fix than smoking. It also smells better and is more socially acceptable. Flavorings: Most e-liquids use a combination of artificial and natural flavorings.
What is e juice?
Most e-juice is just flavoring and nicotine in a base that’s usually a combination of vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG). Depending on the brand, some juices may be higher in VG or PG. We've also written about how long e-juice lasts.
How long does e juice last?
If you store your e-juice properly, it can last up to two years. Improper storage and handling can make it go bad before that.
Why does my vape juice change color?
There are a few reasons that your e-liquid can change colour; If it has been opened and exposed to the air, the age of the e-liquid and what flavour the vape juice is.
What is steeping e-liquid?
Steeping e-liquid. Some vapers actually prefer an e-liquid that has matured, that is darker in colour. This process in the vaping world I known as steeping (although this is not technically an accurate phrase for e-liquid).