** Disclaimer **
I am not a medical professional and do not claim to be one either, the information presented to you here are opinions only and as such are not to be taken as hard evidence but rather collectively to further your understanding of the benefits and risks associated with vaping.
Purpose of this sticky is to collect information about harmful chemicals that could be present in the e-juice of your choice, as mentioned numerous times by many fellow forum members both on this forum and ECF.
What is in e-juice?
“E-liquid, e-juice or simply "juice", refers to a liquid solution that produces an aerosol when heated by an atomizer. The main ingredients of e-liquids are usually a mix of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and/or polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400), sometimes with differing levels of alcohol mixed with concentrated or extracted flavorings; and optionally, a variable concentration of tobacco-derived nicotine.[7][60] There is variability in the purity, kinds and concentrations of chemicals used in liquids, and significant variability between labeled content and concentration and actual content and concentration.[20][23][33][61]
The solution is often sold in bottles or pre-filled disposable cartridges, or as a kit for consumers to make their own eJuices. Components are also available individually and consumers may choose to modify or boost their flavor, nicotine strength, or concentration with various offerings. Pre-made e-liquids are manufactured with various tobacco, fruit, and other flavors,[2] as well as variable nicotine concentrations (including nicotine-free versions). The standard notation "mg/ml" is often used in labeling for denoting nicotine concentration, and is sometimes shortened to a simple "mg".[62]”
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_cigarette#E-liquid
Flavourings:
Now to the known harmful chemicals that everyone always mentions [perhaps there are more please add them to the listing]
Diacetyl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diacetyl
Acetoin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetoin
There have been some studies done on e-cigarettes as whole as well as their juice [fellow users please post additional studies as you come across it] one of the most comprehensive I have seen was conducted by Health New Zealand Ltd in 2008, a link to the report and its findings is here:
http://www.healthnz.co.nz/2ndSafetyReport_9Apr08.pdf
I will be posting more information as time goes by and I hope fellow forum users will do so as well.
I am not a medical professional and do not claim to be one either, the information presented to you here are opinions only and as such are not to be taken as hard evidence but rather collectively to further your understanding of the benefits and risks associated with vaping.
Purpose of this sticky is to collect information about harmful chemicals that could be present in the e-juice of your choice, as mentioned numerous times by many fellow forum members both on this forum and ECF.
What is in e-juice?
“E-liquid, e-juice or simply "juice", refers to a liquid solution that produces an aerosol when heated by an atomizer. The main ingredients of e-liquids are usually a mix of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and/or polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400), sometimes with differing levels of alcohol mixed with concentrated or extracted flavorings; and optionally, a variable concentration of tobacco-derived nicotine.[7][60] There is variability in the purity, kinds and concentrations of chemicals used in liquids, and significant variability between labeled content and concentration and actual content and concentration.[20][23][33][61]
The solution is often sold in bottles or pre-filled disposable cartridges, or as a kit for consumers to make their own eJuices. Components are also available individually and consumers may choose to modify or boost their flavor, nicotine strength, or concentration with various offerings. Pre-made e-liquids are manufactured with various tobacco, fruit, and other flavors,[2] as well as variable nicotine concentrations (including nicotine-free versions). The standard notation "mg/ml" is often used in labeling for denoting nicotine concentration, and is sometimes shortened to a simple "mg".[62]”
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_cigarette#E-liquid
Flavourings:
Now to the known harmful chemicals that everyone always mentions [perhaps there are more please add them to the listing]
Diacetyl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diacetyl
Acetoin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetoin
There have been some studies done on e-cigarettes as whole as well as their juice [fellow users please post additional studies as you come across it] one of the most comprehensive I have seen was conducted by Health New Zealand Ltd in 2008, a link to the report and its findings is here:
http://www.healthnz.co.nz/2ndSafetyReport_9Apr08.pdf
I will be posting more information as time goes by and I hope fellow forum users will do so as well.
