Can I salvage this cigar?

Porch Dweller · 03-14-2014, 06:10 AM

I had a friend in town visiting and we smoked some cigars last night. He brought me an LFD that he'd picked up. Unfortunately, his herf-a-dor got knocked around and his travelling tube of propylene glycol spilled onto the cigar. It's not saturated, just some wetness at both ends on one side. I have about zero experience with P.G.; can a cigar be smoked after coming into contact with it?

kelmac07 · 03-14-2014, 06:13 AM

James...let it dry out and give it a try. Remember, cigars are a lot more resilient than people give them credit for. A little PG solution shouldn't hurt.

bighairlogo · 03-14-2014, 06:40 AM

Propylene glycol has very low toxicity, as Mac said you will be fine.

czerbe · 03-14-2014, 07:36 AM

Only one way to find out!

mk05 · 03-14-2014, 07:46 AM

Anyone with asthma or e-cigarette smokers will tell you that it is very safe...if they ever cared to read the label. Been used in atomizers for over 50 years.

guitar4001 · 03-14-2014, 07:55 AM

spray some febreze on it, it'll be fine.

CigarNut · 03-14-2014, 08:12 AM

As others have said it will be fine. However, if you are worried about smoking the dried PG you can always take a soft damp cloth and gently wipe the PG off of the cigar.

Porch Dweller · 03-14-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by guitar4001

spray some febreze on it, it'll be fine.

The seemed to be the only good piece of advice anyone had so I did it.

Thanks for the responses, folks. I'm going to let it dry out, give it some time in the humi, then torch it.

shilala · 03-14-2014, 09:59 AM

You can clip that greasy foot off of it and party on. PG doesn't taste like anything and it's good for you. Full of vitamins and stuff.

03-14-2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitar4001

spray some febreze on it, it'll be fine.

03-14-2014, 06:10 AM	#1
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,161 Trading: (24)	Can I salvage this cigar? I had a friend in town visiting and we smoked some cigars last night. He brought me an LFD that he'd picked up. Unfortunately, his herf-a-dor got knocked around and his travelling tube of propylene glycol spilled onto the cigar. It's not saturated, just some wetness at both ends on one side. I have about zero experience with P.G.; can a cigar be smoked after coming into contact with it? __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

03-14-2014, 06:13 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? James...let it dry out and give it a try. Remember, cigars are a lot more resilient than people give them credit for. A little PG solution shouldn't hurt. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-14-2014, 06:40 AM	#3
bighairlogo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 552 Trading: (34)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? Propylene glycol has very low toxicity, as Mac said you will be fine. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-14-2014, 07:36 AM	#4
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? Only one way to find out! __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

03-14-2014, 07:46 AM	#5
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? Anyone with asthma or e-cigarette smokers will tell you that it is very safe...if they ever cared to read the label. Been used in atomizers for over 50 years.

03-14-2014, 07:55 AM	#6
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? spray some febreze on it, it'll be fine.

03-14-2014, 08:12 AM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? As others have said it will be fine. However, if you are worried about smoking the dried PG you can always take a soft damp cloth and gently wipe the PG off of the cigar. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-14-2014, 09:59 AM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Can I salvage this cigar? You can clip that greasy foot off of it and party on. PG doesn't taste like anything and it's good for you. Full of vitamins and stuff. __________________