Salt Nicotine

Salt nicotine, or nicotine salts, is a form of nicotine commonly used in e-liquids for vaping. It's a naturally occurring compound found in tobacco leaves and is different from the freebase nicotine that’s typically used in traditional vaping products. The main difference is in the way the nicotine is processed:

1. Nicotine Salts vs. Freebase Nicotine:

   • Freebase nicotine is the purest form of nicotine that has been chemically altered to make it more potent, allowing it to vaporize at lower temperatures.
   • Nicotine salts, on the other hand, are a combination of nicotine with acids (like benzoic acid), which make it smoother to inhale, even at higher concentrations.

2. Benefits of Salt Nicotine:

   • Smoother Throat Hit: Nicotine salts are less harsh on the throat, making higher concentrations of nicotine more tolerable for the user.
   • Faster Absorption: Nicotine salts are absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly, providing a quicker nicotine hit compared to freebase nicotine.
   • Higher Nicotine Strength: Because nicotine salts are smoother and less irritating, they can be used in higher concentrations (like 20-50 mg/ml), offering a stronger nicotine experience in smaller puffs.

3. Usage: Salt nicotine is popular in pod-based systems (like Juul or other pod mods) because these devices are designed to vaporize high-concentration e-liquids efficiently and without a harsh throat hit.

It's important to note that, like any form of nicotine, nicotine salts can be addictive and should be used responsibly.