The Ins and Outs of TFN
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If you still don’t know what the hype around TFN is all about, in today’s blog we break down what it is, why we're seeing more TFN products, and what’s the difference between TFN and nicotine derived from tobacco. So if you’re ready, let’s get started!
Table of Contents:
- What is TFN?
- Why are We Starting to See More TFN Products?
- What are the Differences Between Nicotine Derived From Tobacco and TFN?
- Products We Offer at VapeRanger That Use Synthetic Nicotine
- Conclusion
What is TFN?
TFN stands for tobacco free nicotine. It is synthetic nicotine that is made in a lab and does not use tobacco. TFN was discovered in the 1960s by the tobacco industry but it proved to be much more expensive to manufacture than traditional nicotine or nicotine derived from tobacco so it was abandoned. However, in the middle of 2021 many vape juice manufacturers started using synthetic nicotine, and many more will follow. But why is this happening? And is this a good thing for vaping?
Why are We Starting to See More TFN Products?
We are seeing more vaping products using TFN because synthetic nicotine has provided vape juice manufacturers with an out from the jurisdiction of the FDA, or so it seems. Now that the Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTA) are in full motion, we are seeing more and more vape companies and e-liquid manufacturers receiving Marketing Denial Orders (MDOs), effectively taking away their permission to manufacture and sell their products in the United States.
However, the vape industry has a found legal grey area in which the jurisdiction of the FDA is in question, and this area is where synthetic and TFN nicotine lives. Because the government gave the FDA permission to oversee and regulate all tobacco derived products including vaping products, there is nothing written in the legislation that talks about non-tobacco derived products. And since synthetic nicotine is not made from tobacco, many have argued that it falls out of the jurisdiction of the FDA and therefore can not be regulated by the FDA, giving e-liquid manufacturers free rein of the market once more.
However, it should be stated that the FDA knows of the existence of TFN and synthetic nicotine and they insist that they do have jurisdiction over it. In a FAQ found on their website they state that TFN “may still be subjected to FDA regulation” but they also state disposables that use synthetic nicotine will be judged on a case by case basis, meaning some will not need FDA regulation.
As of now it seems that the FDA has not issued a statement about the new wave of synthetic nicotine products that have overtaken the market. They also have not clarified their position, which is why so many vaping manufacturers are taking the leap of faith and turning their product lines into synthetic nicotine products.
What are the Differences Between Nicotine Derived From Tobacco and TFN?
One of the most important differences between nicotine derived from tobacco and synthetic nicotine is the price it costs to manufacture. Synthetic nicotine is overwhelmingly more expensive according to one of its manufacturers, being around “...three to four times the current cost of tobacco-derived nicotine.”
Manufacturers of TFN have also gone on record saying that because it does not have the “residual impurities” of tobacco-derived from nicotine, which uses chemicals and other solvents to extract the nicotine from the plant, synthetic nicotine provides a much better flavor because it is purer and allows for the natural and artificial flavorings added to vape juice to really shine through. They also state that it is odorless, which creates a purer scent that also contributes to the overall vaping experience.
Besides this, synthetic nicotine and tobacco-derived nicotine are virtually indistinguishable due to their similar chemical structure.
Products We Offer at VapeRanger That Use Synthetic Nicotine
At VapeRanger we currently have one of the largest collections of TFN products available for purchase and we offer these vape products in bulk and at wholesale prices. Below you’ll find some of our best recommendations for vape products that use synthetic nicotine.
The first product we recommend that uses synthetic nicotine is the Strawberry Tobacco Free Nicotine Vape Juice by Jam Monster. Created by Monster Vape Labs out of Orlando, Florida, this is a high-quality vape juice that is made under ISO and GMP certified and compliant facilities that ensure there are zero impurities in the vape juice, is made with the highest quality ingredients possible, and with an always-consistent flavor. For these reasons and also having one of the best flavor formulas on the market, this vape juice and the Jam Monster vape juice line have won fans all across the globe. And it’s easy to see why; the flavor has subtle hints of a buttery toast mixed in with a delicious spot-on rendition of strawberry jam. It’s simple but works extremely well. Strawberry Tobacco Free Nicotine Vape Juice by Jam Monster is available in a 100ml bottle and in three nicotine strengths of 0mg, 3mg, and 6mg.
There are many tobacco flavored products that claim to taste like tobacco, and some do a good job of imitating this flavor, but a must try which truly does justice to tobacco is the Butterscotch Reserve Tobacco Free Nicotine Vape Juice by Glas Basix Series. This vape juice is perhaps one of the tastiest and most delightful tobacco flavors currently in our store, and probably on the market. Created by Sean Glas of Glas Vapor, the Glas Basix Line takes everything they know about creating ultra-premium vape juices and puts that into an everyday package at affordable prices that anyone can enjoy. The results are incredible premium formulas at reasonable prices, and if you need convincing, just a sample of this flavor will turn you into a believer. At its core, this is a tobacco flavor but surrounding it are subtle hints of caramel and butterscotch that round off the harshness of the tobacco and turn it into something familiar yet completely unexpected. If your customers love tobacco and they want to try synthetic nicotine, this is the vape juice to give them. Butterscotch Reserve Tobacco Free Nicotine Vape Juice by Glas Basix Series is available in 60ml bottles and in three nicotine strengths of 0mg, 3mg, and 6mg.
Conclusion
We hope that with this brief and short guide you learn more about the ins and outs of TFN. If you have any questions, check out our in-depth blog on the subject by clicking here.
