Freebase E-Liquids

Originally developed in the 1960s, freebase nicotine served as the go-to nicotine for e-liquids since the advent of vaping. This form of nicotine will generally produce a more pronounced throat hit but will be more potent when heated. Because of this, freebase e-liquids will feature lower nicotine strengths (i.e. 3mg, 6mg, 12mg) making them ideal for direct-to-lung inhales and high power sub-ohm coils.

180 Smoke carries a variety of freebase nicotine eliquids including select Twelve Monkeys' Vape Juice and Coastal Clouds.

Freebase Nicotine vs. Nicotine Salt

While the two are variations on a naturally occurring substance, there are fundamental differences between the two. Without getting too technical, the two variations of nicotine differ primarily in their production and their effect on the human body.

Freebase Nicotine

Originally developed by Philip Morris in the 1960s, freebase nicotine has been the go-to option for e-juice manufacturers since the beginning of vaping. This form of nicotine has a higher pH level, meaning it will be slightly harsher, but this version is also more potent when heated. Freebase nicotine is created by adding ammonia to pure nicotine. This is done because nicotine in its pure form is not particularly potent when entering the body, it has a difficult time moving between organic material which impedes its effectiveness. Generally speaking, finding e-liquids with freebase nicotine should be easier, considering the prevalent use of the substance across vaping and with the majority of e-liquid manufacturers.

Why Choose Freebase Nicotine

Unlike nicotine salt, freebase nicotine can be used in almost any device and will allow users to exhale larger clouds of vapor. Freebase e-liquids may also be better suited for new vapers who may not enjoy the higher concentration of nicotine used in nicotine salt e-liquids.