Which brands contain diacetyl in their vape juices?
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It's difficult to find a definitive, public list of vape juice brands that contain diacetyl, as most manufacturers stopped using it years ago and rarely admit to its presence in their current products. However, here is a summary of brands and specific products that have been confirmed or reported to contain diacetyl, primarily based on past government and lab testing.
⚠️ Brands & Products with Confirmed or Reported Diacetyl Presence
This table is based on a 2019 investigation by the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and other reports. Please note this data may not reflect the current formulas for these global brands.
| Brand | Specific Product(s) / Details |
|---|---|
| Juul Labs | Juul Pod Crisp |
| KT&G | Siid Tobac |
| Monsters | Staroar Peach Paradise |
| My Vaper | Cream of the Crop Salt (contained all three: diacetyl, acetoin, and 2,3-pentanedione) |
| BLVK Unicorn | Tobacco Caramel (contained all three chemicals) |
| Secret Recipe | Luwak & Poppy Corn Chocolate (contained all three chemicals) |
| Hangsen | Reports from a French retailer detected diacetyl in some e-liquids (levels were within a proposed safety threshold) |
Additionally, certain flavor categories are more likely to contain diacetyl. Vanilla custard, caramel cream, and other dessert-style vapes have been associated with these chemicals. For example, past formulas of Geek Bar Custard were reported to contain diacetyl. Similarly, creamy caramel blends from brands like Lost Mary, Foger, and Geek Bar have also been flagged.
✅ Brands That Explicitly State They Are Diacetyl-Free
To help you choose, many brands are transparent about their ingredients and explicitly state they are diacetyl-free. This includes:
Foger Vape: Publishes lab reports confirming "100% Diacetyl-free".
Cloudride: Officially states all flavors are free from diacetyl, acetoin, and acetyl propionyl.
Naked 100: Listed as a top performer in third-party lab testing for safety and transparency.
VGOD: Passed an unannounced FDA audit with medical-grade ingredients.
J Well: A French brand that explicitly prohibits diacetyl.
ARRØ: Confirms their products are plant-based and free from diacetyl and vitamin E acetate.
Cyclone Pods: A US-based company that uses third-party lab testing to verify no diacetyl is present.
🔍 How to Ensure You Are Buying Safer Vape Juice
Because regulations vary (the EU bans diacetyl, while the US does not have an explicit ban), it is up to you to verify safety. Here's how:
Check for Lab Reports (Certificate of Analysis): Look for a "Certificate of Analysis" or "Lab Report" on the manufacturer's website. Reputable companies will provide third-party testing results proving their liquid is free of diacetyl and other diketones.
Choose Simpler Flavors: Diacetyl is primarily used to create creamy, custard, or dessert-like flavors (e.g., vanilla custard, butterscotch, caramel). If you stick to fruit or menthol flavors, you significantly reduce your risk of exposure.
Avoid Unverified Sources: Do not buy e-liquids from unregulated or unknown sources, especially if the price seems too good to be true. Black-market vapes are more likely to contain harmful additives.
