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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the discontinuation of several of our beloved E-liquid brands, including Evolution, American Grit, Dean's Vapory, Just Add Heat, Titletown E-liquid, PJ Bro's, Forge, and Dura Smoke. Unfortunately, this decision was made due to the recent PMTA regulations. At VapinUSA, we've always been committed to providing high quality E-liquids that help our customers quit smoking. We know that many of our loyal customers have come to rely on these brands to help them on their journey to a smoke-free lifestyle, and we want to express our sincere apologies to them for any inconvenience this decision may cause.
One of the world's biggest-selling disposable vape brands, ELFBAR, is changing its name in the United States due to a trademark infringement lawsuit. The brand will now be called EBDESIGN in the U.S. market, but the ELFBAR name will continue to be used in the UK and other international markets. The parent company of ELFBAR, Shenzhen iMiracle Technology Co. Ltd., is being sued by VPR Brands, a Florida-based company that claims to have rights to the "Elf" brand for vaping products in the U.S. VPR has also sued several U.S. master distributors of ELFBAR products.
First let’s talk about what diacetyl is and why it is of interest to anyone. Diacetyl (fyi, I pronounce it as di-ah-SEE-till, but there are other ways to say it) and it’s relatives, such as acetyl propionyl, belong to the family that chemists call alpha-diketones. These compounds have the characteristic of imparting a buttery sensation to foods. They are used in a wide variety of products such as baked goods (cakes and cookies), confections (candy and chocolates), and snacks (potato or corn chips).
The simplistic (though not very satisfying) answer is … chemistry. While e-juice is really just a mixture of liquids (food grade flavorings and glycerin plus a little nicotine), that little bit of nicotine is actually fairly important. (I may be wrong, but isn’t it one of the reason for vaping?)
It is well known that nicotine, all by itself, is sensitive to heat, light (mostly the UV in sunlight) and oxygen in the air. Nicotine freshly distilled from some tobacco is almost colorless at 99.9% purity. However, put a clear glass bottle of it on a shelf by a window and it will turn straw yellow within a few days.
The thickness or thinness of a liquid blend (i.e., “viscosity” in geek-speak) depends on the chemical components in the blend, their relative amounts, and their compatibilities (think of oil and water). We pre-dissolve some flavoring components to make them more compatible with VG. These flavor solutions can then be easily mixed (in very small amounts) with VG and appropriate amount of liquid nicotine to produce a desired eLiquid blend.
VapinUSA is a company that specializes in providing alternatives to smoking tobacco. If you're a smoker looking to quit, you may want to consider switching to vaping. Vaping is an excellent alternative to smoking and has helped many people kick the habit. At VapinUSA, we offer a wide range of products, including disposables, pod mods, and starter kits, that can help smokers transition away from traditional tobacco products.