Vaping Tips & Essentials
Does vape juice expire?
Apr
Did you just fill up your device with a fresh vape juice, only to discover that it may not be so fresh after all? Or maybe you found an expired bottle, but after its opening, nothing seems to be off? Don’t worry, we all have been there at some point! Your e-liquid may look and taste completely normal, but the expiration date is still there for a reason. Let’s look more closely at this issue and learn about the changes vape juices can go through with time.
Table of Contents
- Can ejuice go bad?
- Can you vape expired e-liquid?
- Did my vape juice go bad?
- How to store e-juices properly?
Can ejuice go bad?
Does vape juice expire? Yes, it can. Vape juice is made from several ingredients that are commonly used in food products as well, so it is only natural that it can expire at some point. The exact date is usually printed on the label or placed on the neck or bottom of each bottle. Commonly, the shelf life of e-liquids ranges between a year or two. However, it is crucial to mention that every vape juice can act differently. Each formula has a unique composition and consists of varying additives and flavors that can influence the overall lifespan and performance of the product. The quality of the ingredients also can be a pretty big factor. Of course, the expiration date is just a suggestion. It doesn’t mean that the day after it passes, your vape juice will suddenly turn into a toxic concoction! Nope, it is just a little reminder for you, so you can be aware that this particular product should be used up somewhere in the near future.
Can you vape expired e-liquid?
So will the expired e-juice poison you the moment you touch it? The good news is, nothing tells us that consuming such e-liquid will harm you in any way. Of course, it’s better to stay away from the e-juices that turned bad, and we don’t condone using them, but if by accident you vaped with an expired product, you don’t have to freak out about any potential adverse health effects. Why? Because, as you may remember, vape juices contain just a few simple and food-grade ingredients such as water, water, propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycol (VG), natural and/or artificial flavoring, and sometimes nicotine. Nothing on that list can really hurt you. However, the central and pretty significant drawback of using expired vape juice is its poor quality. With time, both flavor and nicotine levels will go down, so why bother with something that will not satisfy you at all?
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Did my vape juice go bad?
Sometimes the expiration date is on the box you threw out, or the ink on the package got smudged a little bit, and you’re not sure what the expiration date of the product actually is. Or maybe even though the date itself is completely fine, your juice started to act a little funky? Do vape juice go bad? Is there a way around that? Yes! There are some signs that can tell you the e-liquid may have gone rancid already. The main ones?
- The first clue is the diminished flavor and smell of the product. It may taste weaker or even lose all the flavorings and aroma. Its original nicotine strength will also go away gradually.
- The darker color of the liquid can be another indication that your e-juice is no longer in its prime. That happens because of exposure to oxygen.
- Liquid can also change its texture and become more watery or thicken. Sometimes it can even delaminate for good, and it won’t merge after you shake the bottle up.
So what to do with expired or faulty vape juices? Well, it’s best to simply throw them out. You will avoid any potential side effects, and you will be able to vape with products that are in their prime and provide you with the premium flavor and nicotine hit. If expired juices are a recurring theme in your life, try not to buy large amounts and aim to use what you already have. You will save both money and space.
How to store e-juices properly?
There are a few tricks that will help you prolong the life of your products. So how to store your vaping collection? First of all, keep your e-liquids in a cool, dark, and dry place as they are not fans of sunlight or high temperatures. You can even pop them in the fridge if you have room. Of course, you should also make sure that all the bottles are sealed. Once you break the seal and open the juice, the air has a clear pathway to start the oxidation process that will diminish the flavor and nicotine strength! So if you already opened a product, it’s best to use it and not store it so you can enjoy it in its proper form.
