All You Need to Know About Nicotine Salts

Vaping has gained widespread popularity because of the incredible flavours, sick tricks, and smooth experience it offers. However, many people simply turn to vaping as an alternative to smoking cigarettes. Many of us started just like this at NZVAPOR, so we know all the inside tricks to make this transition as easy and pleasant as possible! In this blog, we want to bring your attention to nicotine salts. This e-juice variation provides a satisfying nicotine hit and can be a big help in your transition away from tobacco.

Keep reading to find out what nicotine salts are, how they differ from regular e-juice, and how to get the best results from nicotine e-liquid in NZ!

Freebase nicotine vs nicotine salts

If you’re transitioning from smoking cigarettes to vaping, you want to use an e-liquid that contains nicotine. Traditional nicotine used in vape juice is referred to as freebase nicotine. This type of nicotine is chemically modified for higher potency. At higher levels, however, it can give a harsh mouthfeel.

Later down the track, nicotine salts entered the scene, finally giving vapers an alternative to freebase nicotine. Nicotine salts are made by isolating the nicotine compounds in the tobacco plant. These compounds are then suspended in benzoic acid. Nicotine salts exploded in popularity when they first became available, due to their high nicotine potency and the smooth throat hit provided by the benzoic acid.

Using the right device for nicotine salts

Previously, nicotine salts could only be used with low-wattage devices such as adjustable pod mods. Using nicotine salts in a high-watt device can release too much nicotine, so this wasn’t advised. The high temperatures also weren’t needed since the benzoic acid allows nicotine salts to vaporise at lower temperatures. However, this has recently changed, as nicotine salt formulas that work with a high-watt sub-ohm setup have emerged.