Snowdrifter Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Is there a difference between animal glycerin and vegetable glycerin when it comes to adding it to shisha/making shisha? And could I purchase it at my local qfc/bartells/target or would I need to go to a different place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 The biggest difference is purity and lastability. Get vegetable. [b]Animal Glycerin:[/b][list] [*]made from animal fats, such as tallow, grease, or lard [*]cheaper to make [*]usually not purified [/list] [b]Vegetable Glycerin:[/b][list] [*]will not become rancid or ferment [*]does not dry as fast as animal glycerin [*]is food grade and therefore has more uses [/list] [b]Both:[/b][list] [*]thick, clear, odorless liquid [*]may act as an emulsifier and humetcant (draws moisture from the air) [/list] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SundayFundaysTV Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have found vegetable glycerin at the chain store hobby lobby, I'm not sure if it is harder to find for people, but in the area I live that was one of the only places I could find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 You'll be able to find vegetable glycerin at any health food/vegan food store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 If it says USP (United States Pharmacopeial Convention) on the label, it's safe. (My daughter is a pharmacist, and I've asked her about this before.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 All I thought of when I saw animal glycerin was, "I wanna smoke a lion... or a tiger!" Vegetable glycerin sounds like the way to go based off of what Ty said. I'm mainly saying this because I have no idea personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 You can also make some neat super bubble solution with glycerin. Just add a bit (about 1 oz) to a solution of liquid dish detergent and water. You can use a string tied in a loop and make a bubble a couple of feet around and 10 feet long. Yeah, I'm really 12 years old -- in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingpanda Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 10 foot long hookah smoke bubble = epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Got some Thanks for the info guys! [IMG]http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa378/chance1525/Untitled-5.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrifter Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 One more question for you guys: What happens if I add too much / too little glycerine to some diy shisha or existing but try shisha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Too much would probably affect flavor, too little would probably effect moisture/size of clouds/harshness of smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DmdJoe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 [quote name='Snowdrifter' timestamp='1345449429' post='554539'] Is there a difference between animal glycerin and vegetable glycerin when it comes to adding it to shisha/making shisha? And could I purchase it at my local qfc/bartells/target or would I need to go to a different place? [/quote] The difference is the base glycerol. If it is vegetable glycerin. It is vegetable based glycerol. Animal fat or chicken fat is popular as glycerol as well. Is there a difference in glycerin quality? No. Two things you must know. 1. Make sure the glycerin is labeled USP. This means it is certifed for food use. Ask for the COA and if it is kosher, ask for the kosher certificate. The info on the label on the container must match the certificate, and it should not be a 3rd prarty transfer label. This way you are protecting yourself from folks are repackaging the stuff in their garage. 2. Know your source if you are buying online. If you produce a bad product, it is your responsibilty to know your food grade product sources if you are sued. There was recently some toxic glycerin usp found on imports and flagged by the fda in july. Google "Jatrophia Seed Glycerin Warning" and You can find lots of articles about it. The fda clearly states to know your source. So stick to american made, to protect your ass if you get sued. Follow these 2 rules and you are fine..... 2. 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venger Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 earth fare carries VG and I have added about a quarter teaspoon to about 100g tobacco (what I had left after about a yr) it spruced it right up and smokes wonderfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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