Oily film...worrisome for anyone?

[shelzmike]

So I am a new vaper (2 weeks and 1 day as of now) and happened to sit in front of my laptop this morning and it was off. It has a glossy LCD screen and the sunlight was hitting it and I realized that the entire thing was covered in an oily film. Couldn't figure it out initially because this had never happened before. Then it dawned on me it is from me vaping! It has to be...

So, I started looking on the 'net and forums and found some older threads about people discussing the same thing. So my question is, is this concerning to anyone at all? I mean, don't get me wrong...I know this film is WAY better than the sticky tar in analogs (along with the other chemicals) but I would imagine any type of oil or film into the lungs might not be the best thing. I guess one thing that struck me as well is that it is not like I am in front of my computer a terribly long amount of time and even in those times I am not vaping the whole time so it seemed to have built up pretty quickly.

Any thoughts?

Mike

 

[Dampmaskin]

PG/VG is metabolized in the body, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

I believe the film damages your computer screen more than it damages your lungs. Disclaimer: I am a computer professional. Not a doctor.

I also believe that the PG/VG film can make old filth on the screen, that you haven't noticed before, more visible. Give it a good cleaning and see if the film builds up again at the same speed, or if it's slower next time.

 

[shelzmike]

Didn't think about the other dust and junk that is on it. I took am a computer pro by trade (app developer and IT Analyst - u can tell bc of the beard, lol!) and am always in front of my computer but dont vape the whole time, which is why I noticed it.

Mike

 

[fraychek]

Probably best not to blow vapor directly at the screen.

 

[anthropus1]

As far as the health aspects are concerned pg is anti bacterial so it's not going to hurt you(tested by cdc) vg is found in nightclub fog machines and was tested by osha and cdc to be of no concern. Whatever else is in your juice is probably in low enough quantity not to matter. Vape on and be happy its not tar

 

[CShaver]

I vape at work all the time. I've never noticed any sort of residue on my screen or anywhere else.

Can I ask what juice you're using? Could be an additive in the flavoring used.

 

[shelzmike]

I use a couple of different ones since I started 2 weeks ago - Zebra Stripe Gum and East Coast Tobacco both from MBV. Though, I know this is not just me...a quick search on google will reveal this has been brought up before. Not a huge issue, just curious if anyone else had any feedback.


Mike

 

[kgevans]

I've been blowing vapor on my desktop monitor and laptop for 3 months and haven't noticed any buildup.

 

[Timactionfigures]

I vape at work all the time. I've never noticed any sort of residue on my screen or anywhere else.

Can I ask what juice you're using? Could be an additive in the flavoring used.

Me too...I've been vaping in front of TWO monitors at my job for months and no film at all. I never clean them either.

 

[Thuvia]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/505070-vape-residue-car-windows-any-suggestions.html

This thread goes into a lot of discussion on build-up on windshields. There seems to be a correlation between air temperature and the amount of build-up (cold air hold the vapor cloud longer than warm). Although I would think that ventilation pays a big part, too (how much the vapor is dissipated by the time it hits the screen )

 

[RJPrestO]

I HAVE noticed a film buildup on the interior of the front windshield of my truck. I commute 2.5 - 3 hours to and from work, vaping all the way. I've cleaned at it once - it's pernicious, doesn't want to come off with just Windex and paper towel.

 

[Deeo]

I have never noticed this on my computer. However I am not worried about this being on my lungs. I believe our bodies absorb it all. Now tar that doesn't absorb as it clogs arteries.

 

[Bigflyrodder]

Build up, absolutely. I was posting on thread linked above and followed the advice re using a mixture of water and vinegar to wipe it off and it works like a charm.

My thoughts are that temp had something to do with it but very possibly also that there was a build up of grime from smoking before I switched to vaping and the vapor interacted with what was already there. That's what I'm hoping anyway...lol.

 

[GaryInTexas]

I believe it has a lot to do with the PG/VG ratio and probably certain flavorings. I use 65/35 in my liquid and do not see any film anywhere.

 

[Alter]

I experienced my first windshield and side window fogging when it began to get cold here. The windows would not defrost in our Terrain, so bad I went to the dealer to see if my heater core went south and they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. I found this thread in here or here and made it all clear that it was us vapin in the car and there is vape residue. Clean the windows and fog was gone and now couple times a month I have to wipe down all the windows.

 

[oxidus]

I vape at my computer every day for hours at a time. I blow the vapor directly at the monitor because it looks neat at night time

Haven't noticed any film or build up, just the usual dust.

 

[vanillayo]

I've had it on my glasses a few times but it's probably because I chain vape at night.

 

[punkkin]

I vape at my computer every day for hours at a time. I blow the vapor directly at the monitor because it looks neat at night time

Haven't noticed any film or build up, just the usual dust.

Ha, I do the same and neither of my monitors have any noticeable film...my windshield in the winter is a different story though.

 

[klynnn]

I clean my car at least every six months whether it needs it or not. Windex cleans my windows just fine.

 

[GaryInTexas]

I clean my car at least every six months whether it needs it or not. Windex cleans my windows just fine.

Why are you cleaning so often? I generally wait until I need a ice scraper on the headlights to see.