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why does my vape juice turn brown in my tank

by Dr. Gerson Balistreri II Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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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.Jun 11, 2020

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Why does my vape juice turn brown?

This caramelization causes the sugars to break down or separate, which results in the vape juice turning brown. As a result, the more you vape, the darker your e-juice becomes, producing a gunky buildup on the atomizer.

Why is my e-juice brown in the tank?

E-juice browning in the tank is not all that uncommon, especially for tanks that allow a lot of light to penetrate through to the juice. Those transparent portals that vapers can look through to see how much juice they have left in their tank might be handy, but they’re also partially responsible for increased degradation of juice.

Why is the juice in my tank discolored?

Usually, it means it is time to change your wick, as the gunk build-up has reached fever-pitch and is now seeping into your tank, discoloring the juice. This happens about every few days on my Kayfun tank, though a lot of how gunk builds up on your coils will depend on the E Juice you use. This issue also affects sub ohm tanks as well.

Why does my e juice turn black?

But because E Juice is made up of ingredients – flavorings, colorings, etc – some build-up on the coils is almost guaranteed. If there is too much build-up, you get the gunk seeping into the tank’s storage chamber and this makes the E Juice inside it turn dark or black.

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Is it bad if my vape juice turns brown?

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.

Why does my vape juice turn brown and taste bad?

When the nicotine in your e-liquid is exposed to oxygen, this will gradually cause it to change colour and even storing it in a dark, cool place won't stop this from happening.

How do I stop my e-liquid from turning brown?

Store Your E-liquid in a Cool, Dark Place. Exposure to light and heat will gradually cause the nicotine in your e-liquid to change color. Storing it in a cool, dark place won't stop the darkening completely, but it helps slow down the oxidation process dramatically.

Is it bad to smoke a brown cart?

3 Ways to Tell If A Vape Cartridge Is Bad If the liquid is discolored or has turned brown, the cartridge should be thrown away. If the oil is thick, full of sludge, cloudy or you can see crystals growing from the sides, it is time to throw it away.

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