How Long Does Vape Juice Last and Does It Expire?

The number of people who use e-cigarettes has skyrocketed in recent years. Vaping is currently regarded as a socially acceptable and frequent practise, particularly among younger working professionals and those who have recently quit smoking.

That being said, there are many unknowns when it comes to the vaping experience. Even the most seasoned vape users don't know everything there is to know about vaping's production and use because it is so new.

Vape juice is largely made up of plant-based substances, which may surprise both new and seasoned vapers. This means that it, like all objects made of organic substances, can expire.

It's advisable to avoid utilising anything, including e-juice, that's past its prime. Continue reading to understand the fundamentals of how long vape juice lasts, how to avoid eating expired products, and how to extend the life of your e-juice.

When it comes to vape juice, how long does it last?
There is no defined time limit for how long vape juice lasts. The shelf life of juice varies greatly depending on the brand or type of juice being considered.

Vape juice, on the other hand, tends to last about two years after opening if stored correctly in a cool, dry location. Too much heat or light, like most other food ingredients or drugs, can cause juice to spoil or become useless early.

Some companies say that their VG vape juice would last for up to 4-6 years, while others stick to the 2-year rule. PG vape juice usually has a two-year shelf life.

The approximate expiration date will be printed on most reputable brands' labels, but this should only be used as a guideline. If you're still within the expiration date, but your vape juice has some obvious anomalies in the way it looks, smells, or tastes, you should consider it expired and cease using it.

How Do You Know If Your Vape Juice Is Expired?
If your vape juice hasn't been marked with an expiration date, proceed with caution. Fortunately, there are a few simple methods to determine whether your vape juice has gone bad.

Because vape juice is mostly made up of plant-based substances, the shelf-life of the product is often the same. Most of what you already know about determining the shelf life and expiration of foods also applies to vape juice.

• Smell: A rancid smell may indicate that the VG in the e-juice has become spoiled. This odour can result from leaving the cartridge exposed to extreme heat. 
• Density: Cloudy liquid could indicate either the PG or VG has expired. 
• Colour: Most e-juices range from light golden yellow to a rich brown. If the cartridge looks different from when you first purchased it (such as turning an oily black), it’s possible the e-juice sat in direct heat for too long.
• Flavour: Your vape juice may taste of a distinct flavour, or it may taste of tobacco. But a lack of flavour means that the flavour components have expired. 

Vape juice flavour: Your vape juice may have a particular flavour or a tobacco flavour. However, a lack of flavour indicates that the flavour components have passed their expiration date.
If any of these changes have occurred in your vape juice since the last time you used it, it's likely that it's no longer safe to use.

If you're still not sure if any of these changes have happened, compare your e-liquid to some new bottles. If the texture and appearance of the newer product are notably different, you most certainly have some expired stuff on your hands.

You can also make a decision based on where you've been storing it and how long you've had it. As previously stated, most juice has a two-year shelf life when properly stored in a cold, dry location.

Is Consuming Expired Vape Juice Safe?
Consuming expired vape juice, on the other hand, is only deemed to be overtly hazardous to your vaping experience.

However, just because it doesn't have any serious consequences doesn't mean you should do it on a frequent basis. Overall, the quality of nicotine and vapour deteriorates with age and exposure to various elements.

When vape juice reaches the end of its shelf life, it loses its flavour, colour, vaporous quality, and nicotine. As a result, almost everything most people expect from a vaping experience vanishes.

It's also worth noting that, while eating outdated vape juice isn't currently known to be dangerous, there isn't enough research on the topic. Most brands advise against using expired vape juice at all, let alone on a regular basis.

How Do You Store Your Vape Juice Properly?
As previously said, the best approach to keep your vape juice fresh is to store it somewhere cold and dry, away from direct sunlight. Because vape juice is made up of plant-based substances, it can be harmed by exposure to the elements.

If you've already broken the container's seal, you should proceed with caution. While a sealed liquid can still spoil, an open seal exposes the liquid to more oxygen and germs, hastening the expiration process.

Try to complete the bottles you've already opened before going on to the next to avoid using bad vape juice. Not only is this less wasteful, but it also reduces the amount of time the bottles are exposed to heat and light on the shelf. While buying in bulk can be enticing, for a liquid with a predetermined expiration date, it's not the best choice.

Conclusion
E-juice, like everything else, has a shelf life. Basically, if something smells, tastes, or appears to be out of the ordinary, avoid it and replace it with a new supply. Consuming outdated juice isn't necessarily life-threatening, but it's certainly neither enjoyable or effective.

In addition, the way you store your vape juice can have a big impact on how long it lasts. Keep your bottles sealed and out of direct sunshine and heat if you want them to last as long as possible.

Investing in excellent products and taking proper care of them, like most other vape accessories, pays off when it comes to ensuring that your smoking experience is as pleasurable as possible.