What are Nicotine Salts?

Nicotine Salts (NicSalts) is a shorthand term for the natural state of nicotine found in tobacco leaves. In an e-liquid, NicSalts are shown to yield faster absorption of nicotine into the bloodstream than a similar solution containing distilled nicotine.

Is there a difference between regular nicotine and nicotine salts?

One noticeable difference is the harshness induced by higher nicotine levels. Freebase nicotine has a higher pH level which affects the alkalinity. ... Whereas,salt nicotine have a lower alkalinity due to the benzoic acid which gives you a reportedly smoother throat hit and makes vaping at 10 mg nicotine bearable.