IVG Nic Salts
IVG nic salts are the nicotine salt half of the IVG e-liquid catalogue, bottled at 10ml for use in pod kits and mouth to lung pens. This collection holds 70 IVG nic salt lines covering the classic house flavours, the SUB ZERO iced range, the bar inspired 6000 Series and the TALL BOX format, plus multipack editions that bundle four 10ml bottles under one theme.
Nicotine salt is not a different nicotine. It is the same nicotine buffered with an acid, usually benzoic, which lowers the pH and takes the edge off the throat hit at higher strengths. That is why a 20mg salt feels smoother than a 20mg freebase liquid despite carrying identical nicotine content. IVG builds its salts on a roughly balanced PG to VG base so they wick through the narrow channels of a pod without flooding it. Sold to over 18s only.
Nic salt or freebase
Freebase is the traditional format. It gives a pronounced throat hit that many long term vapers actively want. Above about 12mg it becomes harsh in a small device. Nic salt absorbs quickly and stays smooth right up to the UK ceiling of 20mg per ml, which is why it suits anyone who has recently put cigarettes down and needs the nicotine to arrive without a rough draw.
The practical rule is device led. If you vape a refillable pod kit or an MTL pen with a coil above 1.0 ohm, salts are the natural fit. If you run a sub ohm tank at 40W or more, salts at 20mg would be unpleasant and a low strength shortfill is the correct choice.
Strengths and how to pick one
UK law caps nicotine e-liquid at 20mg per ml and limits nicotine bottles to 10ml, so IVG salts are offered mainly at 10mg and 20mg. As a starting point, 20mg suits a former 20 a day smoker or anyone stepping across from a bar style device. 10mg suits lighter smokers and vapers who are gradually stepping down. If a liquid makes you cough or feel light headed the strength is too high for you. If you find yourself chain vaping it is probably too low.
The IVG flavour families
Fruit and cooled fruit
The bulk of the range sits here. Strawberry Kiwi, Kiwi Kool and Ice Melonade are typical of the house style, which leans on clean single note fruits layered over a light cooling agent rather than heavy sweetener. Cooled fruits tend to be the most forgiving all day options because they stay bright as the coil ages.
SUB ZERO
SUB ZERO is the heavily iced tier. The fruit sits underneath a strong menthol front, so these are the ones to reach for if standard menthol has stopped registering. They are also the least likely to taste flat in warm weather.
6000 Series bar flavours
The 6000 Series bottles the flavour profiles associated with IVG bar devices, Arctic Apple among them. For anyone who used to buy a pre-filled bar and now runs a refillable pod, this is the shortest route to a familiar taste at a fraction of the cost per millilitre.
Multipacks and sodas
The 4 in 1 editions bundle four 10ml bottles around a single theme such as soda or red fruits. They are a sensible way to test a direction without committing to a full set of individual bottles.
Which devices IVG salts suit
A balanced PG to VG salt works best in coils rated above 1.0 ohm running roughly 10W to 15W. That covers most refillable pod kits, MTL vape pens and pod systems with integrated pod coils. Put a salt through a sub ohm mesh coil below 0.6 ohm and two things happen. The nicotine delivery becomes overwhelming and the liquid vaporises so fast that the bottle disappears in a day.
Storage, steeping and coil life
IVG salts arrive ready to vape and need no steeping, unlike high VG shortfills that benefit from resting. Keep bottles upright in a cool dark place with the cap tight. Light and heat oxidise nicotine over time and turn a clear liquid amber, which dulls the flavour without making it unsafe to use. Sweeter profiles and dark fruit blends leave more residue on a coil, so expect around one week from a coil on a dessert or candy flavour against two weeks on a clean menthol.
Buying nic salts in the UK
Every nicotine containing e-liquid sold in the UK must be notified to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, capped at 20mg per ml and bottled at no more than 10ml with a child resistant closure and tamper evidence. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 and over. UK delivery is free on orders over £20 and the team is on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm if you want a flavour steer before ordering.
Common questions about IVG nic salts
What are nic salts and how do they differ from normal e-liquid?
Nic salt is nicotine buffered with an acid so it sits at a lower pH than freebase nicotine. The nicotine itself is the same. The buffering softens the throat hit, which lets you vape 20mg comfortably in a small pod device where the same strength in freebase would be harsh. Absorption also feels quicker, so cravings settle sooner.
What strength IVG nic salt should I choose?
UK nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg per ml, so the practical choice is 10mg or 20mg. Former heavier smokers and anyone moving across from a pre-filled bar usually start at 20mg. Lighter smokers and vapers stepping down tend to prefer 10mg. Coughing or feeling light headed means the strength is too high for you.
Can I use IVG nic salts in a sub ohm tank?
It is not advisable. Nic salts are made for coils above 1.0 ohm running at low wattage. A sub ohm mesh coil vaporises far more liquid per puff, so a 20mg salt would deliver an uncomfortable amount of nicotine and empty a 10ml bottle very quickly. Choose a low strength high VG shortfill for sub ohm setups.
Do IVG nic salts need steeping?
No. They arrive as a ready mixed balanced PG to VG blend and are at their best from the day you open them. Steeping is a shortfill practice, where a thicker high VG base and an added nicotine shot need time to blend. Nic salts only need to be stored upright somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed.
How long does a 10ml bottle of nic salt last?
For a typical mouth to lung pod user, a 10ml bottle covers roughly three to seven days depending on how often you vape and the resistance of the coil. A tighter coil above 1.4 ohm sips liquid slowly and stretches a bottle further. Heavier users on a lower resistance pod will get through it faster.
What is the difference between the SUB ZERO and 6000 Series ranges?
SUB ZERO is the heavily iced tier, where the fruit sits under a strong menthol front for vapers who want serious cooling. The 6000 Series bottles the flavour profiles associated with IVG bar devices, so it appeals to anyone who used to buy pre-filled bars and has since moved to a refillable pod kit.
Why has my nic salt turned darker in the bottle?
Nicotine oxidises slowly when exposed to light, heat and air, which turns a clear liquid amber or brown. It is a normal chemical change rather than a sign of contamination. The flavour usually dulls a little as it happens. Storing bottles upright in a cool dark cupboard with the cap fully tightened slows it down considerably.
Are nic salts sold to under 18s?
No. It is illegal to sell any vaping product to a person under 18 in the UK. Orders placed with Vapestore Direct are age verified before dispatch and identification may be requested. Nicotine containing e-liquid must also be notified to the MHRA and meet the 10ml bottle and 20mg per ml limits.