- 20mg nicotine salts are the strongest you can buy in the UK.
- If you’re a heavy smoker looking to quit, start with 20mg nicotine salts (here’s a flavors guide). They’ll tackle your cravings fast.
- Once you’ve been vaping awhile, move down to 10mg nic salts as you look to stop altogether.
If you’re looking at a bottle of nic salts marked “20mg,” you’re looking at the legal ceiling in the UK.
Under the TRPR (Tobacco and Related Products Regulations), 20mg/ml (2%) is the maximum nicotine concentration allowed for sale.
But is it “a lot” for you?
That depends entirely on your previous smoking habits and the hardware you use.
Breaking Down The 20mg Hit
For a heavy smoker (20+ cigarettes a day), 20mg isn’t just “a lot”; it’s usually the necessary starting point. I sometimes use 20mg but most of the time I run 10mg in my pod vape.
Because nicotine salts have a lower pH, they enter the bloodstream in seconds which means a quicker “hit” and, because of its composition, you can run higher nicotine levels without the throat irritation of freebase e-liquids.
- 20mg Nic Salt: Smooth, fast-acting, and equivalent to a strong cigarette hit. Best for heavy smokers or those switching from disposables.
- 10mg Nic Salt: The middle ground. Ideal for moderate smokers (10–15 a day) or vapers who find 20mg causes a “head rush” or nausea.
- 5mg Nic Salt: Best for light smokers or those tapering down their nicotine intake while maintaining a smooth inhale.
Pro Tip: If you experience dizziness, a racing heart, or a tight chest, your nicotine strength is too high. Step down to 10mg.
UK Regulations: Why Everything is 10ml
You may have noticed that pre-mixed nicotine salts only come in 10ml bottles.
This isn’t a manufacturer choice; it’s the law. UK TPD/TRPR rules mandate:
- 10ml Limit: Any bottle containing nicotine cannot exceed 10ml.
- 2ml Tank Limit: Refillable pods and tanks are restricted to a 2ml capacity.
- Safety First: All products must be child-resistant, tamper-evident, and notified to the MHRA with full toxicology data.
VapeBeat x Crystalize Nic Salts
If you’re looking for the best flavor and value in the UK, the VapeBeat x Crystalize Nic Salts range is engineered to bypass the “tiny bottle” frustration while staying 100% compliant.
While the 20mg cap is fixed, our regular customers stick with us because you can get our UK-made bar salts flavors in the following bottle sizes:
- QuickMix (20ml): The perfect pocket-sized salt.
- Longfills (60ml & 120ml): Designed for hardcore vapers, these allow you to mix high-impact, bar-style flavors in larger volumes.
With our longfill format, we send you everything you need to make 10mg nicotine salts in 60ml or 120ml bottles.
Just choose your desired nicotine strength when you’re selecting a flavour and we’ll send you everything you need.
All you have to do is tip the nicotine shots into the flavor concentrate to make up your longfill which gives you a massive bottle of premium salts that hit like a disposable but cost a fraction of the price.
The mixing process is simple and mess-free, taking just 2 minutes to prep a bottle that will last you significantly longer than a standard 10ml TPD bottle.
The Best Hardware For 20mg Nic Salts
Nicotine salts at 20mg are designed for low-wattage MTL (Mouth-to-Lung) pod kits.
These devices use higher-resistance coils (0.8ohm to 1.2ohm) that produce less vapor. Want the best pod right now? Go with the Vaporesso XROS Pro 2.
It has the best pods (they last for 4-5 weeks between changes), a massive 2000mAh battery for 1.5 to 2 days of usage, and while it is bigger than the standard XROS 5, it’s still completely pocket-friendly.
Never use 20mg nic salts in a high-power sub-ohm tank; it’ll make you cough your guts up and you’ll get far too much nicotine which can make you feel nauseous.
