Heat And E-Liquid – The Science
Heat affects many things, our mood, our skin, and the daily activities we do, but one thing we might not initially associate it with is vape liquids. Vape devices rely heavily on heat to vaporise e-liquid, it’s in the name after all – “heat not burn”. When it comes to pre-filled e-liquid brands like Nicohit Manchester though, there’s another aspect of heat that comes into play before you’ve even added the vape liquid to the e-cig.
This is how heat affects the storage of e-liquid. There’s a reason that many products have boxes that instruct users to “store in a cool, dry place” and the same goes for vape liquids. This blog will explore why heat is such a big factor in vape liquids, especially nic salt liquids UK, and how you can make sure that your vape juices last as long as and taste as good as they say they do.
Heat And E-Liquid – The Science
Whilst oxidation is a process encouraged in the world of e-liquid steeping (enriching and maturing your e-liquid flavours), it can cause problems when the vape liquid is still in the bottle. This is because if too much oxygen is let into an e-liquid, it can cause molecules in the e-liquid to bond together when they’re not supposed to. Oxidation can occur when you expose your e-liquid to too much heat, which can evaporate molecules and weaken the vape liquid’s taste.
Why Is Nicotine Salt So Volatile?
Nicotine salt e-liquids such as those sold by Nicohit e-cig wholesale suppliers UK are e-liquids that have had their nicotine bonded with benzoic acid to allow nicotine to absorb more potently in the blood. The problem is that oxidation can be sped up by benzoic acid meaning that less heat exposure could trigger more damage to the liquid.
Signs That Your E-Liquid Has Been Exposed to Too Much Heat
The main sign that your e-liquid has been exposed to too much heat is in the taste, or lack of. Over oxidised e-liquids can lose a lot of the taste, and this is one of its stand out traits and often the reason many vapers have abstained from smoking for so long.
What To Avoid
Of course, keeping your e-liquid stored in a cool, dry place is key, but make sure that these storages areas are not in or near any of the following.
Heaters
Airing cupboards can often be near a boiler, which by its very nature, are warm. Radiators and electric heaters are also bad places to leave your e-liquid.
Hot Cars
Even if just nipping to the shop and leaving your e-liquid in the car can affect its taste, especially if the bottle has already been opened. Whilst this will only be the case in extreme circumstances of warmth, it’s good to bear in mind when travelling with your nicotine salt e-liquid.
Cooking Appliances
Ovens, grills, and other appliances let off extreme heat, and so it’s a bad idea to leave your e-liquid close to them when cooking. Not only can this affect the liquid, but an open flame or grill could melt the plastic of your vape liquid’s bottle.
How To Store Your Vape Liquid Correctly
Of course, there is such thing as being over-cautious. After all, rarely are vape liquids exposed to copious and prolonged temperatures. Room temperature is the default for most of our homes, and e-liquids are perfectly happy to be left for long periods in these atmospheres.