ARE NICOTINE SALTS The Right Choice For You ?
Words : Benedict Jones
When vaping became a popular alternative to smoking , there was only one kind of nicotine found in e-liquids , freebase . Since then , manufacturers have been developing new ways to satisfy cravings and improve the vaping experience . Perhaps the biggest breakthrough in e-liquids has been the use of nicotine salts . Most of the time , people think of nicotine salts only as a way of making higher concentrations palatable but in reality they can be used in low concentrations too , such as 3mg / ml , which has become the industry standard for subohm vaping . Today , we ’ re going to talk about the properties of both freebase and salt nicotine , to help you choose the right product .
Freebase Nicotine :
Freebase nicotine is the most common type of nicotine found in e-liquids . If the kind of nicotine is not specifically identified on your bottle or device , it ’ s most likely freebase . Freebase nicotine enters the blood stream more slowly than nicotine salts , but it also delivers the dose over a longer period of time . This means you can take a few vapes and have your cravings taken care of for a good while without topping up .
Due to the PH level of freebase nicotine , it produces a noticeable throat hit when inhaled and this scales with the concentration of your e-liquid . Throat hit is a completely subjective characteristic in vaping , some users enjoy a strong throat hit , while others find it a prohibitive effect that stops them from being able to vape .
Nicotine Salts :
Nicotine salts are a more recent development in the vaping industry . In almost all cases , manufacturers specifically indicate the presence of nicotine salts where applicable . Nicotine Salts enter the blood stream more quickly than freebase nicotine and deliver the dose more quickly . This is fantastic for rapid satiation of cravings , though it can also mean more frequent topping up throughout the day . Nicotine Salts are formulated in many varieties , though the most common are Nicotine Benzoate and Nicotine Salicylate . The PH level of nicotine salts is closer to that of the nose and mouth , producing a much less noticeable throat hit . This throat hit also tends to scale in a less linear fashion , which means higher strength e-liquids can still produce a fairly mild throat hit .
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