why does vape juice turn dark in tank

When you vape E Juice, the liquid is heated by the coils to create vapor. 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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Why is my vape juice so 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.

Why does the e juice in my tank turn black?

The real reason why your e-liquid is turning dark is due to the chemical reaction known as oxidation. Once nicotine is exposed to oxygen or even light, it can cause it to react, turning your vape juice into a dark or even brown color. There’s nothing “abnormal” about it. It’s just pure chemistry. It’s basically just the same thing as ...

Why is the liquid in my tank getting dark?

Feb 23, 2016 · Hi, I've been vaping exclusively for over two years and have never seen this happen before so thought I'd ask. For the last week or two I've been only using clear/light-coloured liquids (Apple, Peach & Mint) and when I fill the tank the liquid is, at first, translucent, as it is in the bottle. However, as I vape and the tank level gets lower, the liquid turns darker and darker until the last …

Why is my e liquid dark in the bottle?

Aug 03, 2018 · This is caused by chemical reactions that cause some breakdown of constituents. Although nicotine e-liquid for DIY mixing does turn a very light brown with age, most colour changes are caused by other ingredients, flavourings in particular. Many vapers deliberately expose new vape juice to heat, light and air as this changes the flavour. The colour can …

Why Does My Vape Juice Turn Dark in The Bottle?

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.

How to Prevent Vape Juice From Getting Dark in the Vape Tank?

While you can’t prevent your e-juice from becoming dark entirely, there are things you can do to slow down the process: