WHAT IS NICOTINE SALT?

The nicotine used in e-cigarette liquids is obtained from the tobacco plant and is therefore natural. The nicotine salt is also obtained from it, but here benzoic acid is added during the extraction process, which forms colorless crystals that intensively bind the nicotine to themselves. When the liquid is vaporized, these transporter crystals dissolve. As a side effect, the pH value of the newly formed liquid decreases. And this ensures that the unpleasant scratching sensation during consumption is eliminated, while still supplying a sufficient amount of nicotine for smokers.

What are the benefits of nicotine salt?

The nicotine supply with a cigarette differs significantly from that with an e-cigarette. When nicotine is vaporized, it takes much more time to cross the blood-brain barrier and thus trigger the pharmacological feeling of satisfaction.

This slowdown often leads to a failure to quit smoking and smokers switching back to cigarettes, which promise them faster results.

The composition of nicotine salts eliminates this problem altogether because nicotine is delivered quickly enough to prevent a craving for a smoke from arising.

At the same time, nicotine salts can be vaporized in significantly higher concentrations without altering the taste of the liquid or the aroma.
Nicotine salt is often vaporized in somewhat lower temperature ranges and is often used in practical pod systems. Here, less liquid leads to the fact that the desired nicotine kick is already achieved with only a few puffs.

What speaks against nicotine salt?

The discussions on the subject of nicotine salt run heated and without absolute arguments (see also our blog on this). Thus, it is often accused that the nicotine salt is consumed in too high a dose thanks to its rapid effect and is correspondingly addictive. Especially when used in powerful sub-ohm devices, this can happen and symptoms such as nausea, headache and dizziness indicate that the dosage is too strong.