exhaled vapor

[Silverdove]

Wondering if the exhaled vape would have much nic. left in it to be breathed in by kids or pets in the same room? It seems to stay right in the same area as you are vaping and dissapated quickly. Sorry if this has been asked but have been going for days reading and keep getting distracked by reading on other things. Lots of good info here Thanks all!

 

[pinkpanther89]

It will still have traces of nicotine. Its best to go to a separate room or outside. Better safe then sorry

 

[Lisa_B]

I never thought about that.

 

[Big Southpaw]

You might also take a look at the larger issue of if nic is harmful...as for me, I wouldn't vape in front of the kids because it sets a bad example. My Beagle licks his own private parts, so I am not too worried about corrupting him.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Here's a study paid for by Utah Vapers. Poster easiest to understand BUT I still don't vape around children or pets:
Utah Vapers - Clearstream Air Results
Text:
http://clearstream.flavourart.it/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CSA_ItaEng.pdf
Poster:
http://clearstream.flavourart.it/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/CSA_Poster.pdf

 

[Hanz Ketchup]

Even if you hold it in for as long as you can, there will likely still be trace amounts of nic in it. Of course, I'm using "trace" in the most extreme sense of the word. Also, take a look at they study Vapoor just posted. It's a really nice read and extremely informative about this kind of stuff.

 

[sonicdsl]

Also see the IVAQS study at ivaqs.net .

Per the CASAA folks, only way to get nic from exhaled vapor is in a "liplock" w/the vaper. They have now funded a study to put all the results together of the studies done thus far. See the CASAA sub-forum and CASAA - The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association for all relevant information that's fact and not guesswork.

 

[adam13omb]

The contents of exhaled vapor is definitely something that interests me. Thanks for posting those study results they definitely helped my curiosity.

 

[sonicdsl]

Remember, it's the amount of what's in liquid or vapor, not necessarily just what's there. For example, tiny trace amounts of formaldehyde were found in one study of exhaled vapor. Thing is, all humans emit trace amounts of formaldehyde, smoker or non-smoker, as it is. Like nicotine, not harmful in the amounts we use for vaping, or smoking for that matter (unless you have heart issues or perhaps if pregnant, but that's case-by-case w/your own doctor to determine). But nicotine in high doses would definitely be dangerous, as would straight caffeine in high doses. Even water can be overdosed. So when someone says there's X in the liquid/vapor, ask how much, and find out how that compares to other sources of that particle in daily life. That will put things in perspective and explain why vaping, and even snus, is >99% less harmful than smoking.

/rant

 

[VitalSparks]

Here's another study (passive smoking vs passive vaping - a scientific study report in Italian/English)

 

[DC2]

There have been studies, as have been posted above.

As for me, I would have no hesitation vaping around my loved ones, my pets, and any children if I had any.
I use science as my guide, not emotional reactions.

 

[DC2]

Maybe I should expand on my previous answer, given the question posed by the original poster...

People in your vicinity would be LUCKY to get some nicotine from what you exhale.
Unfortunately for them, they don't really get any of any consequence.

But if they did, they would possibly experience various benefits as have been documented scientifically...
--Increased memory
--Increased attention
--Increased reaction time

Sort of like caffeine, for the most part.

 

[eratikmind]

At this time, I would never vape near my 5 year old grandson for multiple reasons. We all make our own decisions and choices.

 

[Silverdove]

Thanks all of you. This was very informative. I had been looking but did not find what u have posted. My kids are grown now and are so happy mom doesn't stink anymore. LOL