What to do with e liquid that is passed the expiry date?

by Martin B. · December 2, 2019

There are more and more people in our country who possess an electric cigarette. This is not hard to explain, it is a lot cheaper and less bad than normal cigarettes. When you smoke an electric cigarette, you need the so-called e liquid. This is the liquid you put in your electric cigarette. Today we will show you exactly what to do with e liquid that has passed the expiry date. How long will e liquid last? And does e liquid make you sick when you take it after the expiry date? Time to find out more about this!

How long does e liquid last?

All right, let’s start at the beginning, how long do e liquids last? You can always see the expiry date on the back of the packaging of the e liquid. Of course, this expiration date is not as strict as for meat or yoghurt, but this expiration date certainly does have a function. This date shows you until when your e liquid meets the highest requirements in terms of quality. If you wait too long and use the e liquids after this date you don’t get sick, but you will notice that the taste will be less strong than before.

Storing e liquids for a long time

In general, the timespan you can use e liquid will be about 2 years. This is of course based on regular use, if you leave it in the full sun it will not nearly last as long. This 2-year time period for the e liquid ensures that you can use your bottles for a long time. When storing the e liquid, it’s important that you keep your bottles in a dry and cool place. Put them for example in the drawer or in the cupboard to store them all. This way you will make sure that the flavors will be optimally preserved in the bottle and liquid.

Effects of e liquid after expiry date

As we have already pointed out, it is not harmful to use old e liquid. You won’t have to worry about becoming ill or dying because of this. It’s just that the e liquid can turn into a darker color as the date progresses. This happens due to the nicotine in the product. This can cause the liquid to oxidize slightly. The older the product, the browner the e liquid will become. The taste of the liquid over the date can become gross, which is why bottles should not be used after this date if you want to enjoy your cigarette.

Tips for testing the expiry date

One of the things you can do to test the current state of your e liquid is to shake the bottle. If the different layers still mix together, you don’t have to worry about anything. However, if there is still a layer on the liquid, you’d better search for a new bottle. You can always smell if everything is still fresh, just like you do with food. This way you can be sure that you can still use your bottles.

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Martin B.

Ex-smoker, passionate vaper who loves to tell the world about the life-changing potential of vaping. Co-creator of Ecigclopedia with a background in Business & Finance. Prefers a dessert flavored vape and loves to innovate.