Vaping CBD
is one of the most enjoyable ways to consume this compound because of its
fast-acting nature and its ability to provide more pronounced effects. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the CBD vape
industry is booming right now, with more and more companies creating
hemp-infused e-liquids that are easily poured into portable, convenient and
user-friendly vaporizers.
But what happens when CBD e-liquid goes bad? And, can it even go bad, technically? Today, we’re going to be talking about
expired CBD e-liquid, what it means, whether or not it’s safe to vape, and how
to know if it’s time to throw it out.
After all, we know that CBD e-liquid can be a bit pricey, and we don’t
want you throwing out hemp vape juice unnecessarily.
Does CBD Go Bad?
The most important question on everyone’s minds is,
does CBD actually go bad? After all, it
is an organic substance. However,
because of the way in which cannabidiol is extracted from the plant material,
it doesn’t go rotten or rancid like plant material itself. It takes a lot longer for CBD to “bad” in the
traditional sense than you’d think. In other words, CBD vape juice that has
surpassed its expiration date isn’t rotten, per se.
What Happens When a CBD E-Liquid Has Passed its Expiration Date?
When CBD e-liquid has gone past its expiration date,
it’s likely going to be less potent, and less enjoyable to vape in that its
flavor and aroma will be stale. You may
find that he consistency of the vape juice is also different, and that the
ingredients have begun to separate.
What’s most important is that the longer CBD sits, the weaker its
effects will be, so bear that in mind before vaping a CBD e-liquid that has
expired.
Is It Dangerous?
It’s very unlikely that, vaping expired CBD vape juice
will put you in danger. More likely, it
will just be a disappointing experience due to the weakened potency. If CBD e-liquid is dangerous to vape, you’ll
likely know right away by the aroma of the e-juice as soon as you open the
bottle.
What Can Make a CBD Expire Prematurely?
There are factors that can make CBD vape juice expire
before its expiration date has actually passed.
Below are the most common factors.
Exposure to Light and Heat
Light and heat do not get along with the molecules in
CBD e-liquid. These two factors are
conducive to a process called oxidization, in which oxygen enters the formula
and causes certain molecules to separate, evaporate or bond together. Basically,
this is a fancy way of saying that light and heat change the actual chemical
composition of the e-liquid. This can
cause the flavor to change, the ingredients to separate or the hemp to become
weaker, or all of the above.
Improper Storage
Obviously, if you don’t store your bottles of e-liquid
properly, they won’t last as long as they should. In other words, if you’re not closing those
caps tightly enough, or leaving them in open containers, they’re going to
expire sooner than you’d like.
Certain Ingredients
Some ingredients in CBD vape juice, other than the
hemp extract itself, can cause an e-liquid to expire sooner than the CBD. For instance, certain flavoring extracts may
have shorter lifespans.
Being Shaken Too Much
Shaking a CBD vape juice too frequently also speeds up
the oxidization process by allowing oxygen to develop around each molecule.
Bacteria
Introducing bacteria into your CBD vape juice can
cause it to go bad in a way that’s potentially dangerous. For instance, putting your mouth around the
opening of the bottle can cause harmful bacteria to mix in with the e-liquid.
How Can I Tell if My CBD E-Liquid is No Longer Fresh?
Basically, CBD e-liquid should last about two
years. But, once those two years have
passed, you can use your own judgment to decide whether or not you can still
vape it.
Smell
First, do the easiest thing, which is smelling the
e-liquid. Does it smell like it did when
you bought it? Does it smell stale or
off-putting?
Taste
When you vape the CBD e-liquid, does the taste seem
fresh to you? Or, does it seem unpleasant
or strange?
Appearance
Does the e-liquid inside of the bottle look
normal? As CBD vape juice expires, it
can become darker in color, thicker in consistency and separated in terms of
its ingredients.
Potency
Lastly, if you’re vaping an expired CBD e-liquid and
feel that it doesn’t provide the potent effects that you are used to, it’s
likely no longer worth it to vape.
How to Make a CBD E-Liquid Last Longer
Now, let’s talk about what you can do to make sure
that your CBD vape juice lasts for as long as possible while continuing to give
you the results that you want. Again,
CBD vape juice can be expensive, so you definitely want to make it last.
First, always store you bottles in a cool, dark place
like a shelf, closet or cabinet. Cool,
dark environments help keep the molecules fresh and potent. Also, always make sure that you close your
bottles tightly when you’re done with them.
We recommend glass bottles as they are less likely to promote
over-oxidization.
Next, only buy as much e-liquid at a time as you’ll
realistically go through in a few months.
Buying a ton of CBD e-liquid at once means that you’ll likely not finish
all of it before the expiration date.
Finally, make sure that you purchase high-quality CBD
vape juice as e-liquids made with cheaper ingredients may not last as long.
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