Short answer: THC weed pens and cannabis carts don’t contain nicotine. Nicotine vapes are a separate product. People mix them up because both are called vape pens and they can look alike. This guide covers what’s inside each one, how to tell them apart, and the questions people ask most.
Key Takeaways
- Weed pens, THC carts, dab pens and THC disposables hold cannabis oil or concentrate. They don’t contain nicotine.
- Nicotine vapes use e-liquid made with nicotine, PG and VG. They are sold and labelled as nicotine products.
- The label tells you which one you have: THC in mg for cannabis, or a nicotine concentration and addiction warning for nicotine.
Do THC Weed Pens Have Nicotine?
No. A THC cart or weed pen holds cannabis oil, not nicotine e-liquid. Nicotine vapes use e-juice made from nicotine mixed with propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG). A cannabis cart holds oil extracted from the cannabis plant.
LiT THC refill cartridges, reusable starter kits and disposable vape pens contain CO2-extracted cannabis oil with no nicotine and no MCT, PG, VG or Vitamin E acetate.
Not sure what you have? In Canada, nicotine vaping products sold in stores must show the nicotine concentration and a warning that nicotine is highly addictive. The vapes on the counter at gas stations and corner stores are nicotine products, not THC (here is what 7-Eleven actually sells).
Weed Pen vs Nicotine Vape: Side by Side
| THC weed pen or cart | Nicotine vape | |
|---|---|---|
| What’s inside | Cannabis oil or concentrate | E-liquid with nicotine, PG and VG |
| Nicotine | None | Yes, unless labelled nicotine-free |
| What it does | THC can get you high | Nicotine, no cannabis high |
| Label shows | THC (and sometimes CBD) in mg | Nicotine concentration and an addictiveness warning |
| Hardware | 510 cart and battery, or a THC disposable | Pods, tanks or nicotine disposables |
Want to know more about what a THC pen does? See do weed pens get you high.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do weed pens have nicotine?
No. A weed pen heats cannabis oil, and cannabis oil doesn’t contain nicotine. Nicotine only ends up in a vape when it’s added to an e-liquid, which is a different product.
Do carts have nicotine?
THC carts don’t. A 510 cart is filled with cannabis oil. Nicotine pods and e-juice are sold separately and are labelled as nicotine products. LiT refill carts are CO2-extracted cannabis oil with no nicotine, MCT, PG, VG or Vitamin E acetate.
Do dab pens or wax pens have nicotine?
No. Dab pens and wax pens heat cannabis concentrates like wax, shatter or live resin. There is no nicotine in them.
Does a sativa or indica vape have nicotine?
No. Sativa, indica and hybrid only describe the cannabis strain. The label has nothing to do with nicotine.
How can I tell if a vape has nicotine?
Check the packaging. In Canada, nicotine vaping products must show the nicotine concentration and a warning that nicotine is highly addictive. A THC product lists THC (and sometimes CBD) instead. If a vape lists no ingredients at all, don’t use it. Health Canada explains the labelling rules for nicotine vaping products.
Can a weed pen get you addicted like nicotine?
Cannabis doesn’t contain nicotine, but regular cannabis use can still become a habit for some people. Health Canada has more information on cannabis use and dependence.
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