Are Nicotine Salts Safe?
Trelektroniksigara / October 2020 / VAPING GUIDES
Nicotine Salt isn't new, but its popularity and use in the e-cigarette industry have increased in the last few years. For many, it can bring up many questions for those just starting to learn about nicotine salt: Is it safe? Is it dangerous? Those new to vaping can be confused, especially with the multitude of new terms they encounter. First, they had to figure out which type of vape juice they liked, which nicotine strength suited them best, and which VG/PG ratio they enjoyed vaping. Then they jump into a forum and are introduced to the concept of "nicotine salts," and their journey for information starts all over again.
Let's face it, no one wants to spend hours researching - we just want answers to our questions so we can vape the way we want as quickly as possible! In this article, we'll provide everything you need to know about nicotine salt and its liquid, and help you understand what all the hype is about!
In short: It is as safe as traditional e-liquids and carries much fewer harmful substances than regular cigarettes. Due to high nicotine content, very frequent and excessive use is not recommended. High vapor emission with high nicotine is definitely not recommended. E.g.: You cannot use high nicotine salt liquids like 20mg - 50mg with high wattage-vapor electronic cigarette models like Vaporesso Revenger - Smok Mag kit.
Are Nicotine Salts Safe?
The overall safety of vaping has always been a subject of debate, especially among doctors, federal agencies, vaping advocates, and other relevant organizations in Europe and America. However, compared to regular e-liquids, nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids are typically considered equally safe.
Although nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids themselves are comparable to freebase nicotine in terms of safety, there is one thing to consider. Nicotine salts are not as easy to integrate into e-liquid as freebase nicotine, so benzoic acid is often added to the composition. Toxicology reports have found no hazards associated with inhaling or vaping benzoic acid, but only very few studies have been conducted on long-term use.
Whether it's nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids, or freebase nicotine, with or without added benzoic acid, it is generally accepted that vaping is much less dangerous than smoking. A recent report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concluded that "the use of e-cigarettes instead of combustible tobacco cigarettes reduces users' exposure to numerous toxic substances and carcinogens found in combustible tobacco cigarettes."
What are nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids?
Without getting too scientific, salt-based nicotine is a nicotine that occurs naturally in tobacco leaves. In traditional e-liquids, manufacturers typically add "freebase" nicotine, which is considered the purest form of isolated nicotine. On the other hand, nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids are not limited to just nicotine - they also contain other organic compounds naturally found in the tobacco plant's leaves. As a result, their molecular structure is more stable. For users who don't feel their cravings are satisfied after vaping regular e-liquids, nicotine salts provide other compounds that allow them to enjoy a vaping experience that more closely mimics smoking tobacco.
Simply put, freebase nicotine is isolated by removing protons, while quantitative salts provide nicotine in an unaltered state.
Traditional e-liquid or nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids?
Salty nice juice is not for everyone, but they offer a very specific vaping solution that can benefit many vapers, especially recent smokers. Some people enjoy using powerful devices, producing large amounts of vapor, and blowing big clouds; and for these vapers, traditional vape juice provides the solution. Compared to nicotine salt pod mod e-liquid e-juice, traditional e-liquids have the following benefits:
Availability: Nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids have only recently gained traction in the vaping world. As a result, many places where traditional e-liquids are found do not yet carry nicotine salts; and if they do, they are likely offered with an extremely limited supply. As Trelektroniksigara, we make a great effort to provide these flavors to all our users.
More flavor: There are thousands and thousands of e-liquid flavors on the market today, but because nicotine salts are less popular, flavor options are limited. If one runs out of salty e-juice, it can be difficult to replace it immediately; whereas traditional e-liquid is easily obtainable in most parts of the world.
Device compatibility: Traditional e-liquids are generally suitable for use in any device. Those who like large vapor production can use a freebase nicotine-based solution to blow massive clouds without irritating the throat. Salt-based e-liquid, on the other hand, is designed to be used with low-wattage devices; delivering a high dose of nicotine without the need to use a high-voltage device.
Less nicotine: For some vapers, the biggest benefit of traditional e-liquids is that they contain less nicotine. For example, people who want to cut down to zero nicotine vapor are not interested in the high nicotine levels offered by nicotine salt pod mod e-liquids. However, this is only an advantage for a specific group of vapers, as not every vaper shares the same vaping goal.
As an example, for people who spend most of their day indoors, such as home, car, or office workers, pod mod electronic cigarettes are more convenient. Since pod mod electronic cigarette models generally aim for less vapor, the vapor used is not at a level that would disturb those around them and may go unnoticed as it easily dissipates.
However, there are some vapers who have only one goal - to satisfy their nicotine cravings. This is especially true for those who were officially smokers and are now switching to vaping. For these individuals, nicotine salt pod mod electronic cigarette e-liquid offers many benefits over traditional e-liquids:
Higher Nicotine Levels: If nicotine delivery is your vaping goal, nice salts allow you to vape with higher nicotine levels up to 50mg. On the other hand, readily available traditional e-liquids typically max out around 12mg, limiting the nicotine delivery level. Individuals transitioning from smoking to vaping often find higher nicotine salt vape juice levels more satisfying. (It is not recommended to use a high nicotine value like 12mg in high vapor devices like Vaporesso Luxe S - Smok X-Priv, as it may cause throat burning. We would like to add this information for new users.)
Smoother Hit: Those who prefer vaping at higher nicotine levels typically prefer nicotine salts because they are much smoother than traditional e-liquids (at the same nicotine level). Vaping freebase nicotine liquids at high levels often leads to an overpowering and uncomfortable harshness that can ruin the vaping experience. Since nicotine salt pod liquids become smooth with less heating, vapers who prefer higher levels find high nicotine salt liquids much more satisfying.
More Flavor: E-liquid flavors can be greatly affected by the taste of freebase nicotine. Nicotine salts, on the other hand, allow vapers to have a better flavor profile that is more accurate to what the manufacturer intended.
Use Less Liquid: Nicotine salts are designed to be used with low-voltage devices. Due to their biochemistry, these salts tend to last longer and leave you more satisfied. Those who use nicotine salts tend to vape less, and as a result, they save money because e-liquid bottles last much longer! The price of a 30ml liquid may seem high, but while traditional electronic cigarette models use high values like 3-8 ml per day with 3mg-6mg, daily use with 35mg salt liquid can be much less, like 1ml-2ml.
