Wednesday, April 1, 2015

DIY My Eye!



by Joshua Sheffield, RTS Vapes Chemist 


Do you enjoy mixing your own e-juice recipes? Here at RTS Vapes, we believe in “safety first” when mixing your favorite e-juice. Whether you’re a beginner looking to purchase your first DIY e-juice starter kit or an expert, you’ll find everything you need to get started mixing your own e-juice at a great price on rtsvapes.com.

When I sit down to make some juice, the first thing I do is put on a Lab Coat, Bouffant Cap, Shoe Covers, and some days a Beard Net, depending upon whether my wife made me shave or not. The reason for using these items is two-fold. First, they provide protection of my clothing and shoes in case of an accidental spill. Second and, in my opinion, most importantly they protect my e-juice from any lint, hair, and/or dust. These protective products ensure clean, uncontaminated e-juice and guarantee a hygienic and safe vaping experience. It is important to note, if you spill any flavorless liquid nicotine or e-juice on your clothes, immediately remove and wash the soiled clothing items.

The most vital safety gear I use are disposable Nitrile Gloves. Nitrile gloves are very important for protecting your hands from nicotine exposure, especially at higher concentrations of 60 and 100 mg/mL. Does it make a difference if they are nitrile gloves or not? The answer is yes as nicotine is a nitrogenous base and the nitrile gloves will protect your skin better than any other type of gloves. Remember that nicotine is a poison and if you get flavorless liquid nicotine on your skin, it will enter your blood stream immediately through transdermal contact possibly leading to dizziness, nausea, or death in extreme cases. If you get flavorless liquid nicotine or e-juice on your skin, rinse the affected area thoroughly with warm water.

The next thing to do is put on a pair of Safety Glasses. In case of a spill or splash, safety glasses are a protective barrier for your eyes. It is always a great idea to keep Saline Solution, what your eye naturally produces to keep the eyeball clean, on hand to thoroughly rinse the eye. If you do not have any saline, rinse the eye thoroughly with plenty of water in the event of a spill and/or splash.

The final piece of equipment I put on before mixing one of my favorite e-juice recipes is a Mini Respirator. This is another product with a dual purpose. One, it prevents contaminates from entering your juice by covering both your mouth and nose, thus stopping all saliva and possible mucus from tainting your e-juice. Two, it protects you from breathing in any noxious nicotine fumes that may be undetectable until you begin to feel dizzy or nauseous.

After taking the recommended safety precautions above, the process of making your e-juice can safely begin. Next time you’re ready to mix your favorite e-juice, remember to follow these safety tips and always wear your protective gear. Not only will you look like a professional chemist, but you will also have all the proper tools to make e-juice safely like the professionals.

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