Vapexpo Spain

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Glossary

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E-liquid

The liquid vaporised in a vaping device, normally a mix of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerine (VG), flavourings, and nicotine in freebase or nicotine-salt form. Exponents at Vapexpo Spain show strength (mg/ml), PG/VG ratio and bottle format on shelf cards so buyers can compare ranges quickly.

2

Nicotine salt (nic salt)

Nicotine formulated with a weak acid to lower pH, giving a smoother throat hit at higher strengths than freebase nicotine. Widely used in pod and disposable formats and a common product family in the e-liquid aisles at this show.

3

PG/VG ratio

The share of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine in an e-liquid. Higher PG carries flavour and throat hit, higher VG produces denser vapour; ratio is usually printed on the bottle and used by shop staff to match liquid to device type.

4

Pod system

A compact vaping device using replaceable or refillable pods rather than a separate tank and coil. Pods dominate much of the convenience and travel-retail segment shown by hardware exhibitors in Madrid.

5

Closed system versus open system

A closed system (prefilled pod, cartridge or disposable) ships sealed and cannot be refilled by the user; an open system lets the user refill a tank or pod with bottled e-liquid. The distinction drives both product regulation and which exhibitors a retail buyer needs to meet.

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Disposable vape (puff bar)

A single-use, prefilled device discarded when the battery or liquid is exhausted. Rules on disposables differ across European markets, so buyers at the fair typically ask exhibitors about country-specific compliance and take-back obligations.

7

TPD notification

The EU Tobacco Products Directive framework, implemented nationally in Spain, which requires vaping products to be notified to the competent authority before sale. Compliance and testing exhibitors at Vapexpo Spain support brands with dossiers, emissions testing and label checks.

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Coil and resistance (ohm)

The heating element that vaporises e-liquid, rated in ohms. Lower resistance draws more power for larger vapour production; resistance and recommended wattage ranges are core specification points when retail buyers compare device SKUs.

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Sub-ohm and MTL

Sub-ohm devices run below 1 ohm for high-power direct-lung vaping, while mouth-to-lung (MTL) setups mimic cigarette draw at higher resistance. Shops use these labels to segment hardware for new switchers versus experienced vapers.

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Nicotine strength (mg/ml)

The concentration of nicotine in an e-liquid, commonly 3-20 mg/ml in bottled products with higher strengths in pod and salt formats. Strength ceilings and pack-size limits are set per market, so export buyers verify limits before ordering.

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B2B trade day

A show day reserved for verified trade visitors such as distributors, retailers and press, rather than general consumers. Check the organiser's registration categories for the 2027 edition to confirm which days or halls apply.

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Age verification at entry

Vaping events operate age-restricted admission, typically 18+ in Spain, with ID checks at badge collection. Buyers should carry photo ID matching the name on their trade registration.