Have you ever come across an old bottle of vape juice and wondered how long it would last? Is it past its expiration date, has it gone bad, and is it potentially harmful?
There is a shelf life for vape juice. The manufactured expiration date should be printed on the bottom or label of every vape juice bottle. It’s similar to what you’d see on food or in beverages.
Is there any legislation governing the expiration of e-liquids?
There are no specific legal requirements for how long expiration dates should be displayed or advertised by distributors or e-liquid manufacturers.
The TRPR (Tobacco and Related Products Regulations), which govern the rules and regulations, does not specifically address shelf life. In terms of shelf life, there are some non-binding e-liquid standards. This is a guideline for responsible manufacturers who want to conduct product stability tests to ensure that their products have a long shelf life.
Due to the fact that e-liquid is considered “shelf-stable,” this date is a long way off. The shelf life of an e-liquid is about two years after it is manufactured. If the e-liquid bottle is opened, not properly stored, or the type of vape juice is different, the expiration date may be shortened.
The expiry date of an e-liquid can be affected by the ingredients it contains. Two common e-liquid diluents are PG and VG.
What Is the Life Expectancy of PG E-Liquid?
Propylene glycol (PG) is a type of polymer that helps to keep things from degrading over time. Vape juices with a higher PG content can last longer as a result of this. This, however, is due to proper e-liquid handling and storage.
What Is the Life Expectancy of VG E-Liquid?
Vape juice containing VG (vegetable glycerine) does not degrade as quickly as PG vape juice. This in no way implies that it has passed its expiration date. This is because if both e-liquids contain nicotine, they will reach the same expiration date.
CBD Vape Juice Lasts How Long? Refrigerated
One of the best ways to ensure that your vape juice stays as fresh as possible for as long as possible is to store it properly.
Your e-liquid should not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme temperature changes, or excessive oxygen. A nice dark, room-temperature cupboard is the best possible place for your vape juice.
If you have a hot summer, some vapers prefer to keep their e-liquid in the fridge. This makes perfect sense because it’s a dark, cool location, and we’d recommend it as a good storage spot.
The best advice is to keep your vape juice bottles well sealed when not in use and away from windowsills, ovens, and radiators.
Consumption of e-liquid
The amount of vape juice you use determines how long it lasts. It also depends on the temperature and, as a result, the wattage you use when vaping.
You could easily go through 60 mL in a week if you vape at high temperatures. With an average amount of vaping, vaping between 50 and 100 W could consume 30 mL of juice per week.
A lower wattage equals a lower consumption rate.
Consumption of DTL and MTL Juice
Vapers who vape direct to lung (DTL) consume more e-liquid per day than those who vape mouth to lung (MTL), especially at higher power levels.
When compared to DTL, MTL saves a lot of juice because the tanks/atomizers usually have a resistance of 1.0 to 1.2ohm or higher with thinner wire. As a result, MTL devices typically require less power, ranging from 8 to 18 watts on the low end to 18 to 20 watts on the high end.
MTL uses a single coil at lower wattages, whereas DTL uses multiple coils at higher wattages. Increase the surface area, use higher wattages, raise the temperature, and extend the draw time by using more coils. Everything adds up to more vape juice consumption!
How Long Should Vaporizer Juice Be Left in the Tank?
In a pod, cartridge, or tank, how long will your e-juice last? This, too, is dependent on the juice, the tank, and how it is used and stored.
You should not leave the juice for more than five days in a reasonable amount of time. It’s usually been too long at this point, and it’s beginning to taste bad.
The coil floods and begins to leak if you leave a tank un-vaped for an extended period of time. The tank/coil determines how much and when it expands. Some juices can also cause the plastic to crack, as well as glass tanks in some cases.
One useful tip is to go through your juice on a regular basis so that you can switch up the flavors as much as possible.
When e-liquid goes bad, what happens next?
There are a few telltale signs that your e-liquid has passed its expiration date. The first thing you’ll notice is that your juice tastes different or bland. The odor of your vape juice in the bottle would also be affected.
A change in the color of your juice could also be an indication. Your juice’s color will naturally darken over time as it is exposed to oxygen. It’s probably past its expiration date if it gets much darker than you remember.
Is it okay to drink e-liquid that has passed its expiration date? It’s worth noting that, like many expiration dates, those for e-liquid are only guidelines. Your vape juice does not go bad and becomes dangerous to vape once it has passed its expiration date.
Conclusion
Vape juice deteriorates over time, and the worst-case scenario is that it won’t taste the same or at all. You won’t be able to smell it, and the hit and nicotine levels will be different.
While we don’t recommend vaping e-liquid that has passed its expiration date, there is currently no evidence that doing so is harmful.