Hi everyone!
For almost 20 years, I’ve been vaping and mixing my e-liquids a year in advance. My previous nicotine sources have run out, so I have no idea how to proceed. Although I only know about boosters by hearsay, and I don’t have any, I don’t know anything about their effects. Is it as good as original nicotine? I haven’t fully explored the topic yet, as my next mix will be in January 2026, but I want to see things clearly.
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Hi!! It’s just as good, only the mixing ratios are different!!
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Hi 
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?
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! 
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.
- 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. 
Hope this helps! If you have more questions, just ask!
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Thank you! Is there a table for their mixing ratios?
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You simply need 5x more ml of it than from the 100ml one.
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Although I don’t know the consistency of the booster, I’m afraid that in my case my juice (18mg) will be a very watery liquid!
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There are several types too. I’ve seen cases where someone saw a picture their neighbor showed them, that it exists as PG-based or VG-based only, but there’s 50/50 too. I don’t know what kind is in the national shady shop.
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Boosters can be bought in all kinds of PG/VG ratios.
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Nicotine booster mixing guide (table) AI
Donat:
Create a table for the mixing ratios of 18 and 20 nicotine boosters. Let’s say the total amount is 100ml.
Hi! Sure, I can help you put together a table with the mixing ratios!
To tell you exactly how much booster you need to use, I’d need to know what final nicotine level you want to achieve in the 100 ml of liquid. Since you haven’t provided this, I’ve prepared a table for you with the most common nicotine levels (3mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg), for a total amount of 100 ml. This way, you can easily get an overview!
Mixing ratios for 100 ml of finished liquid (assuming approx. 70VG/30PG base liquid, not including aroma quantity):
| Final nicotine level (mg/ml) | 18 mg/ml booster (ml) | 20 mg/ml booster (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mg/ml | 16.67 ml | 15.00 ml |
| 6 mg/ml | 33.33 ml | 30.00 ml |
| 9 mg/ml | 50.00 ml | 45.00 ml |
| 12 mg/ml | 66.67 ml | 60.00 ml |
How to use the table:
- Choose your desired final nicotine level.
- See how much booster you need to use from your 18 mg/ml or 20 mg/ml booster.
- Fill the remaining amount (100 ml minus the booster and aroma quantity) with nicotine-free base liquid (PG/VG).
- Don’t forget to add the aroma! The aroma quantity generally ranges from 5-20%, but this can vary by manufacturer and flavor.
Pro tip: Use the VapeDIY calculator! 
If you want to do it like a pro and don’t want to calculate in your head, I recommend Vaperina’s own developed, free online tool, the VapeDIY calculator! It’s designed exactly for this purpose and makes your job much easier.
VapeDIY – https://diy.vaperina.cc
With this calculator, you can easily set your desired nicotine level, VG/PG ratio, and final volume, and it will accurately calculate how much base liquid, booster, and aroma you will need. It’s super useful!
I hope this table and information helps you with mixing! If you have any more questions, just ask!
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An example: 15pcs 20mg booster, 100ml PG + 250ml VG = 500ml 50/50 6mg nicotine base. I don’t usually worry about how much percentage the flavor concentrate uses up. In a longfill, I just pour this in, and that’s it.
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Could I ask how much you usually mix/prepare for a year?
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Thank you kindly! 
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1 - 1.5L/18mg, which contains approx. 5-6 flavors. All this in MTL, meaning I vape much less liquid than the average vaper. Every year, I put away approx. 10-20ml of each flavor, which I store in the freezer for years. Sometimes I take it out and vape it like a well-aged wine.
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I understand .. … Well, since month by month everything is getting worse, I think I should start acquiring nicotine … Who knows what it will be like by the end of the year … I’ll send a source for it in a private message.
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Hi!
It wouldn’t hurt me either…
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Hi. I would appreciate that too!
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Hi! I’d appreciate it if you shared it with me too. Thanks in advance
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