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PG (Propylene Glycol) vs. VG (Vegetable Glycerin)
PG and VG are the odorless liquids that are combined with flavor and nicotine to create e-juice. Once heated they produce vapor that can be inhaled. Each has a different consistency to each other, and also have a slightly different taste as well as a distinct mouth and throat sensation when vaped. You’ll typically order your ejuice in a ratio that will suit your style. Both VG and PG have been “generally recognized as safe” by the FDA.
PG is used to provide a ‘throat hit’ when vaped, which some users claim is similar to the sensation experienced when smoking tobacco. It also carries flavor more effectively than VG, meaning it’s the most commonly used suspension fluid for flavor concentrates and nicotine. Beware that a high level of PG can be irritating to your throat.
VG is a natural chemical, derived from vegetable oil, so is safe for vegetarians. It is commonly used in ejuice to give a ‘thick’ sensation to vapor. It has a slightly sweet taste and is considerably thicker than PG. The hit from a high VG fluid is a lot smoother than with PG, making it more suitable for sub-ohm vaping. Since Vg is thicker, high ratio of VG clogs up coils more rapidly.
What Ratio You Should Use?
More Throat Hit & Less Cloud (Higher PG) – If you enjoy a sharp throat hit when vaping, then you’ll prefer a high PG ratio. Also, PG carries flavor a bit better than VG, so the flavor will be slightly improved too.
More Smoothness & Bigger Cloud (Higher VG) – High VG fluid tends to give a much smoother feeling on the throat, with a more substantial mouthfeel. The flavor can be muted in VG and this can be countered by using more power to produce more vapor. NOTE: Be careful to stay within the voltage/wattage limits of your ecigarette to avoid dry hits or damaging your equipment.
VG E-liquid
Have you seen images of vapers with large billowing stacks of vapor? They’re using a VG base for that effect.
Thicker: Vegetable glycerin is a considerably thicker solution, compared to propylene glycol. It has a slower absorption rate for wicks and cartomizers.
More gunk: Because of it’s thick consistency, VG tends to gunk up and clog vaporizers, requiring more cleaning.
Sweeter: On its own, VG has a slight sweet taste which also makes the e-liquid sweeter and the flavors a little difficult to detect.
Allergy Risk: While PG is know to give users a dry mouth, some vapers have complained about phlegm building up in their throat after using vegetable glycerin-based juices. Some vapers switch to VG due to allergies with PG. VG tends to be less allergenic.
Less throat hit: You also get less of a throat hit when using VG.
More vapor: On the upside, because of its thick consistency, VG e-liquids produce significantly more vapor and doesn’t cause allergic reactions or irritations as often as propylene glycol.
PG e-liquid
First, let’s talk about PG-based e-liquid, because it’s the most popular of the two.
PG and VG Eliquid
Thinner Consistency: Due to the fact that propylene glycol has a runny consistency, PG e-liquid is thinner than the VG variety, and is easily absorbed by the polyfill and cotton fabric inside cartomizers and wick tanks.
Less Gunk: The low density of the juice also means that gunk doesn’t build up on the heating element of your vaporizer as fast as it does when thicker vegetable glycerin liquid is used.
Does not affect flavor: Propylene glycol is a tasteless odorless substance, so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the e-liquid in any way.
Stronger throat hit: It’s also a powerful humectant, so while it will dry your mouth and throat if used consistently, PG also produces a stronger throat hit, similar to that of tobacco cigarettes.
Allergy Risk: On the down side, propylene glycol has been known to cause allergic reactions in some e-cig users. These can vary from minor reactions, like a tingling sensation in the throat, to serious irritations on various parts of the body. If you experience any unusual symptoms after vaping PG e-liquid, it’s best to stop using it immediately and switch to vegetable glycerin. Consult your doctor if necessary.
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