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WARNING: Vaping products contain nicotine, a highly addictive chemical. Health Canada
Freebase vs salt nic- What does it mean?

Freebase vs salt nic- What does it mean?

Freebase and salt nic are said to be the direction changer in choosing a vape juice in Canada.

What is free base vape juice? What is the difference between salt nic and freebase? These are the primary questions we get to ask.

What is Freebase Nicotine?

Freebase is also known as “traditional” nicotine is the original form of nicotine used in e-liquids used in e-cigarettes. In its freebase form, nicotine is in its purest state, unbound to any acids or additives. This way of increasing potency, without increasing the dose is why it’s popular amongst vapers as it can potentially make for a more cost-effective solution. These are typically available in lower nicotine strengths of less than 10mg.

Key features of Freebase Nicotine:

  • It hits a stronger throat.
  • Slower nicotine absorption
  • Best suited for direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping with Sub-ohm tanks and other high-power devices.
  • Ideal for Experienced users, cloud chasers

What is Salt Nicotine?

Salt nicotine is the new innovation than freebase. The name nic salt comes from the fact that they contain a salt form of nicotine called nicotine salicylate. This form of nicotine is similar to the natural form found in the tobacco leaf, resulting in a much smoother throat hit. Most disposables feature a salt-nic base of 20mg.

Characteristics of Salt Nicotine:

  • Smoother throat hits, which are less harsh.
  • Faster nicotine absorption
  • Gives an exact experience of a traditional cigarette.
  • Mostly available in 20mg with a few exceptions between 10mg-18mg.
  • Ideal for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping with devices like pod systems and other lower power gadgets.
  • Ideal for New users and people who quit smoking.

Let’s Compare:

In reality, both freebase and salt nic have their merits. Only your personal preference gives it demerits.

 Lets look at the tabular version for better comparison.

Category

FREEBASE

SALT NICS

Throat hit

  • Harsh throat hit at higher concentrations.
  • Less intense flavour than freebase in some cases.

Wattage

  • Requires higher wattage devices.
  • Limited to low-wattage devices.

Shelf life

  • Longest shelf life due to slower oxidation.
  • Shorter shelf life due to faster oxidation.

Cigarette comparison

  • It can achieve a cigarette-like nicotine hit.
  • More e-liquid is required for a cigarette-like nicotine hit.

Devices opted

  • Works best with lower power wattage devices.
  • Works best with higher power wattage devices.

Vaping

  • DTL vaping.
  • MTL vaping.

Nic strengths

(generally)

  • Available in the highest nicotine strengths.
  • Available in the lowest nicotine strengths.

Vapour Cloud

  • Lower cloud production.
  • Larger cloud production.

 

Compatible devices

Salt Nic Compatible Devices:

  • STLTH Device
  • Uwell Caliburn (A2, G2, G3, X)
  • Vaporesso XROS Series
  • Vuse ePod 2+

Freebase Compatible Devices:

  • Smok devices
  • GeekVape
  • Voopoo

Conclusion:

 As we are done with comparisons, the best final suggestion can be given as

Freebase

Salt Nic

More suited to frequent vaping sessions.

Ideal for light, moderate, or heavy smokers transitioning to vaping.

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At YYZ Vapes, we offer both in-store and online vape delivery in Canada. We deliver to Pearson Airport through UBER and all places near Pearson Airport.

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