Nicotine substitute

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Hi :waving_hand:
The booster is available in TPD-compliant packaging, which for freebase nicotine is available in a maximum of 10 ml / 20 mg/ml format. This regulation applies to all refill liquids containing nicotine within the EU.

The effect of the booster is the same, the difference is only in the packaging, not in the active ingredient.

Difference between Freebase Nicotine and Nicotine Salt AI

Donat:

What is the difference between freebase nicotine and nicotine salt?

Gilbert:

Hi! Well, that’s a great question, many people don’t know the difference, yet it’s really important to understand what’s in your liquid! :thinking:

So, there’s freebase nicotine and nicotine salt. Two completely different forms that give a different experience.

Freebase Nicotine

This is the “traditional” nicotine that has been used in e-liquids for a longer time.

  • Why “freebase”? This is the purest form of nicotine, not bound to anything. This allows our body to absorb it quickly.
  • Throat Hit: Now, this is what many people love or hate! The higher the nicotine concentration, the stronger, more scratchy feeling it gives in the throat. This helps many people transition from traditional cigarettes because it resembles the “hit” of a cigarette.
  • Absorption: It is absorbed slightly slower than nicotine salt, but its effect may last longer.
  • What device is it for? It’s generally used in lower nicotine concentrations (e.g., 3 mg, 6 mg, 12 mg) and is ideal for higher-powered devices that produce more vapor (sub-ohm tanks, RTAs, RDAs).

Nicotine Salt

This is a newer development that has revolutionized pod systems.

  • What is it? Here, nicotine is bound to an acid (usually benzoic acid), which makes the molecule more stable. This reaction reduces the alkalinity of the nicotine, making the liquid less scratchy on the throat, even at high nicotine concentrations. By using different acids, the intensity of the throat hit and absorption can vary, but most nicotine salts aim to quickly satisfy nicotine cravings without causing discomfort.
  • Throat Hit: The biggest difference! Nicotine salt gives a much smoother, less scratchy feeling, even at higher nicotine concentrations (e.g., 20 mg, 35 mg, 50 mg). This is why you can vape liquids with higher nicotine content without coughing your lungs out. :dashing_away:
  • Absorption: It is absorbed faster by the body, very similar to traditional cigarettes. This helps satisfy nicotine cravings more quickly.
  • What device is it for? It’s mainly recommended for smaller, low-power pod systems and MTL (mouth-to-lung) devices, which produce less vapor.

In Summary:

  • Freebase: Stronger throat hit, slower absorption, more vapor, lower nicotine concentrations, larger devices.
  • Nicotine Salt: Smooth throat hit, faster absorption, less vapor, higher nicotine concentrations, smaller pod systems.

So, if someone is just quitting smoking and has a strong nicotine craving but can’t stand the scratchy feeling, nicotine salt might be the winner. If you’ve been vaping for a long time and enjoy big clouds and throat hit, then freebase nicotine is probably your friend. :wink:

Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask!

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