What is the e-liquid found in disposable vapes?

If you are one of the many (and we do mean many) Australians choosing to change to vaping, you probably already know why. Vaping is seen by many as the cheaper, healthier, and more accessible alternative to smoking. It can provide many of the same benefits in terms of stress reduction and habitual relief, but it comes with nothing like the same health concerns.

At the same time, vaping is also seen as the more socially acceptable choice; many venues allow vaping, but not smoking. Yet, the rise in vaping means many are jumping on without truly understanding what they are vaping. For example, what is the e-liquid found in disposable vapes?

Let’s explore this topic quickly so that you know what you are buying.

What is the e-liquid found in disposable vapes?

E-liquid, or ‘vape juice’, is an extremely popular alternative to using traditional cigarettes. It is created using a mixture of four different ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin (VG), Propylene Glycol (PG), flavouring, and nicotine. What does each product actually do, though?

Propylene Glycol (PG)

PG is a product that is an organic, clear liquid. It the part that carries the majority of the flavour in your e-liquid, if not the vapour itself. Safe for use in foods as a preservative, PG is commonly used in the healthcare and skincare industry as well. You might find that PG is listed on anything from toothpaste products to skincare goods and even hair shampoo.

Vegetable Glycerin (VG)

VG is a product that comes from plant oils. The VG used in the e-liquid for a disposable vape is going to be a food-grade form of VG. This means that it is at least 99.7% pure. If you are someone who enjoys seeing those big clouds of vapour when you take a puff of your disposable vape, it is the VG that plays a role in creating those enormous clouds.

Flavouring

This is the part that gives your e-liquid that specific taste you enjoy. Some enjoy a fruit-flavoured style, while others prefer more synthetic tastes like bubblegum. Flavouring is made using a food flavouring, but it should not contain any oil-based flavourings. Check any flavouring that you buy for the presence of an instrument known as Diacetyl, too; this should be avoided.

Nicotine

Nicotine is also included in most e-vape products. Contrary to popular belief, nicotine is a natural product that is found in plants, including aubergines and potatoes. It is not known to be harmful, and it can be akin to caffeine when used as it can promote alertness and mental sharpness. At the same time, it can promote a sense of inner calm when needed. Nicotine, though, can be toxic to small children and to pets – be sure to keep any e-liquids with nicotine included away from the youth and animals alike.

Looking for quality disposable vapes in Australia?

And that is it! That is what makes up the e-liquid that you are using in your disposable vapes. If you are interested in what you are vaping, then you can usually ask the shopkeeper or provider. It should not be a problem to find out what is in the e-liquid you are vaping; anyone being too closely guarded with the ingredient list should be seen as a red flag, though. If it contains anything other than the quarter of above ingredients, you might wish to use a different brand anyway.  

If you are, then you are in the right place. The iGet Oz range of disposable vapes are the perfect place to start. We have numerous options and selections so you can easily find the right fit, style, and strength to suit your personal requirements. Take a look at our store today, and see what we have to offer!