Freebase nicotine

Freebase nicotine is the most common form of nicotine in vaping. Pure forms of nicotine are harmful to the body and is not absorbed well. Freebase nicotine is created by adding ammonia in order for it to be processed and absorbed.

If you are likening the experience to smoking a cigarette, you may find that freebase nicotine takes slightly longer to provide the hit you require. This is only because nicotine releases far more slowly through vapour.

Using varying nicotine strengths partially determines the throat-hit you will receive. The higher the strength, the harsher the hit.

Nicotine salts

A new development to freebase nicotine, are nicotine salts. These are created through the addition of organic acids which produce a variation of different attributes when inhaled.

The most common forms of nicotine salt are nicotine salicylate and nicotine benzoate. Nicotine benzoate provides a fast delivery to the bloodstream. This is also paired with a reduced throat sensation when compared with freebase nicotine. Salicylate is on the rise as a type of nicotine which, for most consumers, provides an even smoother sensation.

The decreased throat sensation means even higher strengths of nicotine salt can provide a pleasant experience for vapers. If you’re concerned about nicotine storage, the chemical compound in salts is far more stable, and this means it can be on your shelf for longer.