People vaping HHC may notice on occasion that the vape oil inside their tank or in the vape bottle is crystallising. You will notice this when the HHC starts to separate from the E-Liquid and clump or drop to the bottle of the bottle. HHC is a golden light orange colour and is noticeable once it separates from the PG/VG E-Liquid.
Sometimes a hard shake of the bottle will sort the problem by blending then HHC back in with the VP/PG E-Liquid.
Why Does HHC E-Liquid Recrystallise?
HHC e-liquid doesn’t always recrystallise, as whether or not it does depends on the purity and potency of the vape oil, as well as the conditions to which it is exposed and stored. Crystallisation is simply the result of the HHC molecule separating from the PG/VG E-Liquid.
Essentially, if your HHC e-liquid is prone to crystallising, this actually means that you have a high-quality product on your hands. When you do have a crystallised HHC vape oil, you should not throw it out. It is not damaged in any way, and its compounds are still there to provide you with their effects if you’re willing to put just a little bit of effort into bringing it back to a liquid form.
Tips for Preventing Recrystallisation
The best way to keep your HHC e-liquid from recrystallising is to keep it at room temperature at all times. The fastest way for those crystals to form is to be exposed to cold Irish temperatures, which can occur whether the liquid is left outdoors during the winter or kept in a space of the house that gets cold, such as nearby a draughty window.
Other than that, you really can’t prevent it completely. The purer and more potent your vape oil, the more likely it is to crystallize. Therefore, the real key is knowing the quick fixes to transfer those crystals back into a vape-friendly oil consistency.
How to Fix Recrystallized CBD E-Liquid
If your e-liquid has recrystallized, there are some simple things you can do to fix the issue so that you can go back to your vaping sessions quickly. None of these take a lot of effort and are absolutely worth the time as they mean that you won’t have wasted precious HHC e-liquid.
1: Keep It Warm
First, if the crystallisation is very minor, it can simply be a matter of placing the vape oil in a warmer area of the home, like an area near a heating vent, or a warm spot on the floor in the corner of your bedroom. We do not recommend a sunny window, as bright light can damage the compounds. Similarly, keeping it in your pocket may fix the issue as your body heat can bring the e-juice back to temperature. So it’s best to store HHC vape oil at room temperature but out of sunlight. Sunlight damages the compounds.
2: Apply Controlled Heat and shake the bottle
Another option is to apply a controlled amount of heat to the vape oil. The most common way to do this place the bottle in warm water (NOT boiling water) for a minute or so and then shake the bottle, you should notice the E-Liquid blend back together with the HHC.
What Not to Do
Finally, it’s important to cover the things that you should not do, as certain warming practices can actually be detrimental.
1: Don’t Keep Trying to Vape Crystallised HHC E-Liquid
A big mistake is trying to continuously hit your vape when the crystallization is preventing vaporization. All that this will do is burn out your coil, as it needs to remain saturated with e-liquid in order to operate properly.
2: Don’t Place it in the Microwave
Do not place a vape cartridge or vape bottle in the microwave, as the metal parts of the cartridge are not microwave-safe and the bottle can melt, plus microwaves are damaging.
3: Don’t Apply Direct Heat
Do not apply direct heat, such as a heat gun held against the vape oil, as this can cause the compounds to get too hot and burn, thus losing their properties.
Vaping HHC is a very gratifying way to experience the properties the compound has to offer, and while this can come with the risk of crystallisation, it’s worth it as this common issue actually indicates a superior product. The good news is that crystallization has many easy fixes that will allow you to enjoy that HHC again in no time.
