10ml E-Liquid Bottle – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

A 10ml e-liquid bottle is the standard, TGO-compliant container used across Australia to sell ready-to-vape VapeJuice“>vape juice. Holding exactly 10 millilitres—roughly two teaspoons—it is the legal maximum size for nicotine-containing e-liquid under the Therapeutic Goods Order. The small bottle is designed for convenience: it fits in a pocket, tops up most tanks or pods 3–5 times, and lets new vapers sample flavours without committing to larger volumes. Child-resistant caps, fine dripper tips or thin nozzles allow mess-free refilling of 510-thread cartridges, pod systems and rebuildable atomisers alike.

Technical Details

Manufactured from food-grade PET or toughened LDPE, a 10ml e-liquid bottle withstands the acidity of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG) blends up to 70VG/30PG. Wall thickness is typically 0.3–0.4 mm, giving a burst pressure above 200 kPa. The 12 mm neck finish accepts a CRC (child-resistant closure) with 2-start thread and a removable nib; tip bore ranges from 1.2 mm for high-VG juice to 2.0 mm for 50/50 salt-nic. Labels must display batch number, nicotine strength (0 mg, 3 mg, 6 mg, 12 mg, 18 mg or 20 mg salts), VG/PG ratio and expiry. Tamper-evident shrink bands in fluorescent yellow are common for retail compliance. Variants include “unicorn” style soft bottles for squonk mods, pen-style thin bottles for pod kits, and glass droppers for DIY mixing.

Usage & Tips

Before first use, shake the 10ml bottle gently to redistribute nicotine and flavour concentrates. Snip the nib tip at a 45° angle for a cleaner flow into small pod fill-ports. Store upright, away from sunlight and out of reach of children; nicotine oxidises faster once the seal is broken, so finish within 30 days for best taste. If the nozzle clogs with crystalised sweetener, rinse under warm water and dry thoroughly. Travelling? A 10ml bottle meets carry-on liquid limits—place it in the clear resealable bag with your 18650 or 21700 batteries. Rotate flavours regularly to avoid “vaper’s tongue,” and recycle empty PET bottles through local code 1 streams.

History & Context

When the EU Tobacco Products Directive capped nicotine e-liquid at 10 ml in 2016, Australian importers adopted the same size to simplify global manufacturing. The limit instantly became the industry’s “sample currency,” letting vapers trial mango ice or 0mg desserts without buying 60ml shortfills, and it remains the de-facto standard in 2024.