Recommended PG/GV ratio for e-liquid

What proportion PG/VG should I choose for my e-liquid?

PG/VG Ratio - Electronic Cigarette Choice

Le propylène glycol (PG) et la glycérine végétale (VG) sont les deux composants essentiels à tout e-liquide. Le PG possède la particularité de produire une vapeur légère ainsi qu’une restitution optimale de saveurs. Si le e-liquide contient de la nicotine, c’est le dosage en PG qui procurera la perception du hit en gorge. Quant à la VG, elle délivre une vapeur plus dense, dont le goût sucré permet d’atténuer l’aspect piquant du PG. Pour disposer d’un e-liquide parfaitement adapté à ses envies, tout est ainsi question de dosage.

This PG/VG ratio varies to offer a wide range of valves to the vaporizer. To fully understand the ratio to choose, keep in mind that the higher the PG will be, the more important the vapour cloud will be. Here is a small summary of the different ratios offered by the e-liquids market:

  • 100% PG: relatively rare, making this choice of dosage will provide a nearly non-existent steam but a very strong throat hit.
  • 80% PG / 20% VG : This proportion will offer a relatively low steam but a strong perception of a hit in the throat.
  • 70% PG / 30% VG: this is the ratio most used by e-liquids in the market. It ensures a small volume of steam accompanied by a very good restitution of flavours. As for the hit, it is quite pronounced. This ratio is generally a good option for beginners looking for aromas similar to tobacco.
  • 60% PG / 40% VG: the steam will be consequent despite a light hit.
  • 50% PG / 50% VG: very good compromise for a majority of steamers, this rate allows a satisfactory steam production, a good rendering of flavours and a soft hit.
  • 40% PG / 60% VG: above 50% VG, the smoke clouds start to be important despite a hit felt softer.
  • 30% PG / 70% VG: the steam delivered will be satisfactory and the hit very light.
  • 20% PG / 80% VG: an ideal dosage to perceive an extremely dense steam as well as an acceptable flavour rendition. The hit felt will be very light. This is an optimal solution for lovers of gourmet liquids.
  • 100% VG: this maximum level of vegetable glycerin will suit lovers of thick clouds and sweet flavours, accompanied by an almost absent hit.

It is complicated to orient a vaporizer towards one rate more than another, as the desires and needs of each person differ so much. Just as a beginner will not have the same physiological needs in terms of nicotine addiction as an experienced vaporizer. It is therefore recommended that smokers starting to smoke to turn instead to e-liquids with a ratio of 80%/20% or 70%/30%. This will allow them to keep this important perception of hit not to lose his smoking habits. The more sophisticated vaporisers can then switch to higher rates of VG to enjoy a softer and quite different sensations to those of the classic cigarette.

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