PG and VG Explained

PG and VG are the two main ingredients in e-liquids. They are both food-grade liquids that are safe to inhale. PG stands for propylene glycol, and VG stands for vegetable glycerin.

Propylene glycol (PG) is a clear, odourless liquid that is used in many products, including food, medicine, and cosmetics. It is a good carrier for flavours, so it helps to bring out the taste of your e-liquid. PG also produces a slight throat hit, which some vapers find to be similar to the feeling of smoking a cigarette.
Vegetable glycerin (VG) is a thicker liquid that is made from vegetable oils. It is also a good carrier for flavours, but it produces less of a throat hit than PG. VG produces more vaper than PG, so it is a good choice for vapers who want to produce big clouds.

The PG and VG ratio in an e-liquid will affect the taste, throat hit, and amount of vaper produced. A higher PG ratio will produce more of a throat hit and less vaper, while a higher VG ratio will produce less of a throat hit and more vaper. The best PG and VG ratio for you will depend on your personal preferences.

Here is a table that summarises the key differences between PG and VG:

Characteristic	Propylene Glycol (PG)	Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
Colour	Clear	Clear
Odour	Odourless	Slightly sweet
Viscosity	Thin	Thick
Throat hit	More	Less
Vaper production	Less	More
Flavour carrying capacity	Good	Good

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when choosing a PG/VG ratio:

The type of vaping device you use: If you use a mouth-to-lung device, you will want to choose an e-liquid with a higher PG ratio. This will give you a better throat hit and more flavour. If you use a sub-ohm device, you can choose an e-liquid with a higher VG ratio. This will produce more vaper.
Your personal preferences: Some vapers prefer a stronger throat hit, while others prefer more vaper. Experiment with different PG and VG ratios to find what you like best.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a PG/VG ratio in vaping:

Your vaping device: The type of vaping device you use will affect the PG/VG ratio you need. Mouth-to-lung (MTL) devices are designed for a tighter draw and more throat hit, so they typically use a higher PG ratio. Sub-ohm devices are designed for a looser draw and more vaper production, so they typically use a higher VG ratio.
Your personal preferences: Some vapers prefer a stronger throat hit, while others prefer more vaper. Experiment with different PG/VG ratios to find what you like best.
The flavour of the e-liquid: Some flavours are better suited for different PG/VG ratios. For example, fruit flavours often work well with a higher PG ratio, while dessert flavours often work well with a higher VG ratio.

Here are some common PG and VG ratios and their effects:

50/50: This is a good all-around ratio that provides a balance of flavour, throat hit, and vaper production.
70/30: This ratio is a good choice for vapers who want a bit more throat hit and flavour.
30/70: This ratio is a good choice for vapers who want more vaper production.

To sum up PG and VG ratios.

PG (propylene glycol) and VG (vegetable glycerin) are the two main ingredients in e-liquids. PG is thinner and produces a stronger throat hit, while VG is thicker and produces more vaper. The ratio of PG to VG in an e-liquid will affect the taste, throat hit, and amount of vaper produced.

A higher PG ratio will produce more of a throat hit and less vaper, while a higher VG ratio will produce less of a throat hit and more vaper. The best PG/VG ratio for you will depend on your personal preferences.

Mouth-to-lung (MTL) vapers typically prefer a higher PG ratio for a stronger throat hit and better flavour.
Direct-to-lung (DTL) vapers typically prefer a higher VG ratio for more vaper production.

Some of the vape juices that we stock Hangsen are one of the best 70 PG / 30VG Liquids available, We also have fantastic ranges of 50 PG/50 VG from Vapemate and Edge E Liquids