Can Eliquid Go Bad?

[superspanky36]

So...I have had a bottle of orange cream liquid from TW for about 5 months now. I haven't really used it much in this time, but have kept it with me at times...in the car, etc. A few days ago I decided to ditch the real smokes again and go back to my Tornado, and the liquid is just a little odd. It seems thicker than usual, no longer as clear. Seems more cloudy, and can see some particles floating in it. And the rim of the bottle had a thick bright orange goop on it, reminded me of the little bottles of model paint. I used it anyways...doesn't have as great of a taste as before and I'm sure it has something to do with the extreme heat and or freezing cold weather with it being left in the car or whatever...but does anyone know if it's still ok to use it?

[DerStadtschutz]

As far as I understand, the liquid won't really go bad, but it's not good to keep it exposed to light or heat because nicotine will break down over time, and i guess light and heat speed the rate at which that occurs. So it will lose its effectiveness, but after 5 months I'd think it would still be okay... But then again, particles floating in it? I don't know about that one...

[BirdDog]

I would say your liquid is bad. I wouldn't even want to test it out by the description you gave.

[Christopher]

If it's been left in the car it's bad. Liquid has a shelf life of 2 years. It's very heat and light sensitive. It should be stored in a dark area around room temperature. (68-75F is best)

[juliery]

It is supposed to have a shelf life of about 2 years....BUT that is keeping it stored in a cool but not cold, dry place. I never leave mine anywhere...it is either in my case with me, or it is in a drawer that I only keep e liquid and batts, etc in. The only exception is liquid I am actively using that is on a table right near me. I have liquid in the drawer from 11 mos ago that is perfectly fine, I use it and there is nothing wrong with it at all. No goop or particles. Personally i wouldn't use that. The chemical composition of anything can change if exposed to conditions it is not mean to be in for extended amounts of time. I doubt it would make you sick or anything, but it could gunk up your atty/cartos. It is my understanding that the nic level can weaken over time beyond two years...so it still wouldn't be bad, assuming it was stored properly, the nic level would just be less.