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Standard Nicotine vs Nicotine Salts

Both of these products go through a separate process, but the key distinction in e-liquid is that salt nicotine is significantly smoother than standard nicotine. This allows vapers to vape higher concentrations of e-liquid without experiencing the typical throat hit associated with standard, freebase nicotine.

What Are Nic Salts?

Simply said, nicotine salts are E-liquids containing a ‘new’ type of nicotine that is inhaled more smoothly and is absorbed much more quickly by the body.

Salt Nic is created from the same naturally occurring nicotine salts found in tobacco leaves but without the use of harsh chemicals. Instead of extracting the salts and then boosting their strength with ammonia, natural acids are employed, which react with the nicotine salts, eventually changing their chemical composition.

Instead of using harsh chemicals to raise the PH levels of nicotine, the reaction with natural acid actually reduces PH levels, allowing the body to absorb nicotine salts at far lower temperatures. As a result, the throat hit is substantially smoother.

What Are Freebase/Standard Nicotine?

Marlboro developed freebase nicotine over 50 years ago as a technique to distribute nicotine in cigarettes in a much faster and more efficient manner. Freebase nicotine is created by using ammonia to raise the PH levels of nicotine salts, which means it is absorbed faster by the lungs when combusted (when you burn the tobacco). When compared to smoking conventional tobacco, this is refined nicotine in its purest form (thus the name freebase) and delivers high amounts of nicotine in a more effective manner. While nicotine is readily absorbed by the lungs, the greater the nicotine, the harder the sensation on your throat as you inhale.

Are Nic Salts Better For You Than Standard Nicotine?

The answer is that nicotine salts are equal to freebase nicotine. Salt nicotine is no more risky than regular nicotine in terms of safety.