Tom1 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Im planning on buying glycerin from Amazon in an attempt to try and make my own shisha, the only problem is that im not sure what kinds would be safe to smoke. There are some that claim to be 100% vegetable glycerin, but are listed under cosmetics. Would they alter it at all that would make it unsafe? Edited February 15, 2008 by Tom16689 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBY Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I did research and they are pretty much the same thing... Glycerin is an oily substance that is good for burns or chapped lips... it is also extremely sweet and is used as an alternative sweetener... its just basically how it is bottled. Of course a company can't sell a product for both cooking and health so they just pick one. IMO I don't think it matters as long as it it veggie glycerin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 alright thanks, it seems like the ones labeled for baking come in smaller amounts and are more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfaltous Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I can't speak for the differences between them, but if I were you I'd stick to the ones that are meant for baking. Don't risk putting some vaporized nailpolish in your lungs Or at least contact the companies that make it and verify it's safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 http://www.hookahforum.com/index.php?showt...mp;hl=glycerineIf you do a search for glycerine and uncheck the "this forum only thingie" there have been several discussion on the proper glycerine and where to get it. This was the first one I found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudmaker Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Looks like glycerin is glycerin.Here's a bit yanked off Wikipedia:Pharmaceutical and personal care applications Glycerol is used in medical and pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as a humectant. It is found in cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, and soaps. As a 10% solution, glycerol prevents tannins from precipitating in ethanol extracts of plants (tinctures). It is also used as a substitute for ethanol as a solvent in preparing herbal extractions. It is less extractive and is approximately 30% less able to be absorbed by the body. Fluid extract manufacturers often extract herbs in hot water before adding glycerin to make glycerites.[2][3][4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBY Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Thanks cloudmaker... thats where I was going... glycerin is a fairly safe additive. Glycerin just sounds like a scary word... people are afraid of the unknown it's inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoresidejake Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I found a bottle of Glycerin "Skin Care" at Wal-Mart... and it had like poison warnings on it... kinda scared me away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I'm fairly sure that I would use something that is food-grade.Glycarin can be put in a cake... and up your ass.Which one do you want to smoke with JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBY Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It's the same glycerin that you use to put in cake and up your ass. Same chemical makeup and comes from the same plants.Stay away from the other forms... those are dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Make sure it is food grade and you will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillySoCo7 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hey Tom... you're a douche boner. relax guy. Get the food grade and you're good. (ps. tom is my brother) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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