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sendit2mybb · 04-02-2009, 12:10 AM

Thought I'd start a new thread here. I will be getting my driver's license back in a few months after 6 years! (Yippee!!). I'm a habitual offender and of course will need to install the Ignition Interlock system in my car when I get my license back in October.

Anyway, I'm wondering about the small amount of alcohol that is present in some E-liquid and if this will register on the ignition interlock system while vaping? (I've been sober for 6 years and I don't need anything to interfere with retaining my license

.)

I have never really done much research on the small amounts of alcohol in some of the e-liquids; does anybody have any ideas or thoughts on this?? I have been told by others in the rooms that you definitely don't want to rinse with Listerine at least 10 mins. before "blowing in the tube" to start your car; although, I also don't want it to shut down on me while driving if I'm vaping on my e-ciggie friend!!

Thanks for your thoughts!!

Vince1 · 04-02-2009, 01:12 AM

Someone did a test, I don't think you have anything to worry about but you may want to try your device at home first. This test was not for the auto unit, just a BOC.

Link- Someone asked about vape and possible dui

sendit2mybb · 04-02-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince.cadc

Someone did a test, I don't think you have anything to worry about but you may want to try your device at home first. This test was not for the auto unit, just a BOC.

Link- Someone asked about vape and possible dui

Thanks Vince!
I think I'll be alright! I'll probably experiment a few times though when I get it and report back (that's if vaping is not totally banned by the FDA by then

lordmage · 04-02-2009, 09:24 AM

if there is alchool in a juice most if nt all should burn off so long as your not exhaling into the device dector right after a big intake then you should be fine

deewal · 04-04-2009, 05:46 AM

I had'nt even thought of Alcohol in E Liquid. The amount must be very very small if there is and you do not ingest it and it will have been vapourised and gone when it leaves your mouth.
Test it anyway just to give you (and me now

) Peace of mind.

kaystoys · 06-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Hi, I would be interested also, as I did not even suspect that there was any alcohol in them! I didn't see it listed anywhere in the ingredients of the various cartridges and juices.
HELP, before I order them I want to be certain. I will be ordering also for a friend who is very susceptible! And I don't want to take any chances myself! Thanks, Kay
darn, back to more research!

Mossman · 08-18-2009, 01:33 AM

Alcohol is used in some of the flavorings of e-juice, as not all flavors are water soluble, and must be extracted with alcohol (like vanilla, for example) and is found primarily in PG. But you're getting such a minuscule amount as to be nearly non-existent. You get more alcohol in a cap-full of mouthwash than you'd ever get from vaping... Besides, alcohol evaporates at such a low temperature, none of it will ever reach your bloodstream.

If you're still concerned, you could use VG exclusively... To my knowledge, it contains no alcohol, except for maybe very, VERY slight trace from the flavoring.

songsofcerulean · 08-22-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mossman

Alcohol is used in some of the flavorings of e-juice, as not all flavors are water soluble, and must be extracted with alcohol (like vanilla, for example) and is found primarily in PG. But you're getting such a minuscule amount as to be nearly non-existent. You get more alcohol in a cap-full of mouthwash than you'd ever get from vaping... Besides, alcohol evaporates at such a low temperature, none of it will ever reach your bloodstream.

If you're still concerned, you could use VG exclusively... To my knowledge, it contains no alcohol, except for maybe very, VERY slight trace from the flavoring.

Phew. I was very glad when I found this group, as one of my concerns has been the use of alcohol in some of the e-liquids. I haven't received my starter kit yet, but am very excited about it. It sets my mind at ease a bit to know that other AAs are vaping without seeming to have any adverse reactions.
Thanks!
Cate

04-02-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
sendit2mybb ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 110	Vaping and the Ignition Interlock System?? Thought I'd start a new thread here. I will be getting my driver's license back in a few months after 6 years! (Yippee!!). I'm a habitual offender and of course will need to install the Ignition Interlock system in my car when I get my license back in October. Anyway, I'm wondering about the small amount of alcohol that is present in some E-liquid and if this will register on the ignition interlock system while vaping? (I've been sober for 6 years and I don't need anything to interfere with retaining my license .) I have never really done much research on the small amounts of alcohol in some of the e-liquids; does anybody have any ideas or thoughts on this?? I have been told by others in the rooms that you definitely don't want to rinse with Listerine at least 10 mins. before "blowing in the tube" to start your car; although, I also don't want it to shut down on me while driving if I'm vaping on my e-ciggie friend!! Thanks for your thoughts!! __________________

04-02-2009, 01:12 AM	#2
Vince1 ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Down South, USA. Posts: 1,059	Someone did a test, I don't think you have anything to worry about but you may want to try your device at home first. This test was not for the auto unit, just a BOC. Link- Someone asked about vape and possible dui __________________ That's five, smok'em if ya got 'em

04-02-2009, 09:24 AM	#4
lordmage House cleaning Mod. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dundalk,Maryland, USA Posts: 2,591 Blog Entries: 2	if there is alchool in a juice most if nt all should burn off so long as your not exhaling into the device dector right after a big intake then you should be fine __________________ Regards, Mage What senses do we lack that we cannot see and cannot hear another world all around us? Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Do not be trapped by the need to achieve anything. This way, you achieve everything.

04-04-2009, 05:46 AM	#5
deewal ECF Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 523	I had'nt even thought of Alcohol in E Liquid. The amount must be very very small if there is and you do not ingest it and it will have been vapourised and gone when it leaves your mouth. Test it anyway just to give you (and me now ) Peace of mind. __________________ "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."

08-18-2009, 01:33 AM	#7
Mossman Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 66	Alcohol is used in some of the flavorings of e-juice, as not all flavors are water soluble, and must be extracted with alcohol (like vanilla, for example) and is found primarily in PG. But you're getting such a minuscule amount as to be nearly non-existent. You get more alcohol in a cap-full of mouthwash than you'd ever get from vaping... Besides, alcohol evaporates at such a low temperature, none of it will ever reach your bloodstream. If you're still concerned, you could use VG exclusively... To my knowledge, it contains no alcohol, except for maybe very, VERY slight trace from the flavoring. __________________ *"The sound from fever silk atomizing liquid, it is a normal phenominon."*

06-03-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
kaystoys Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Milford, CT Posts: 12	Hi, I would be interested also, as I did not even suspect that there was any alcohol in them! I didn't see it listed anywhere in the ingredients of the various cartridges and juices. HELP, before I order them I want to be certain. I will be ordering also for a friend who is very susceptible! And I don't want to take any chances myself! Thanks, Kay darn, back to more research!

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