What exactly is in the vapor we exhale?

[denec]

Someone asked me today and I could not answer them.

I said there is no nicotine because I know that was the first concern.

But what exactly is it that causes the vapor? Is it water? There must be something becuase you could sometimes smell whatever we are vaporing the flavor of the e-liquid say it is watermelon or cherry

If you were to analyze the vapor that we exhale what would it consist of if i were to ever get asked again?

This way I am better prepared.

Thanks

 

[LuckyCharm]

Good question -- I don't think I've ever seen a scientific analysis, myself, but I hope somebody's out there studying this! In the meantime, you might enjoy this list of 10 reasons why e-cigs are better than tobacco cigs.

Cheers,

~~Cheryl

 

[Uncle Bill]

We probably exhale pretty much the same thing we inhale: PG or VG vapor. I don't think water is part of the make-up of the vapor. There might be some left-over nicotine in the exhaled vapor, but it all dissipates very quickly.

 

[denec]

We probably exhale pretty much the same thing we inhale: PG or VG vapor. I don't think water is part of the make-up of the vapor. There might be some left-over nicotine in the exhaled vapor, but it all dissipates very quickly.

My friend was not really concerned for health reasons but mainly was asking is it safe to vape around his PC?

he was wondering if the vapor would be sucked into the vents and overtime damage the components...

I said i have no clue maybe if it is water possibly but i told him I doubt it almost everyone on the forums I know has a USB passthrough and they sit by the PC all the time to get extra power to get massive vapor

 

[fcuk112]

i found this list on a chinese website, what do you think? :

 

[denec]

i found this list on a chinese website, what do you think? :

I think I will just tell him best thing is not to vape around his PC if he is really that worried..

i dont even know what half that stuff is

 

[wv2win]

There is nothing harmful. Water vapor, flavorings and a little PG or VG. Everything else is in such trace elements to be non-existent. This information should help:

http://www.healthnz.co.nz/2ndSafetyReport_9Apr08.pdf

 

[denec]

wow lots of good info there...well we know it not harmful to humans..just how safe is it to our PC's?

will it stick to the electrical components? or is my friend being paranoid?

 

[wv2win]

wow lots of good info there...well we know it not harmful to humans..just how safe is it to our PC's?

will it stick to the electrical components? or is my friend being paranoid?

Absurdly paranoid!

 

[happily]

I believe the vapor consists of

40% rainbows
60% sunshine

 

[framitz]

It can't be anywhere near as bad as smoking cigarettes around the computer. I've ruined at least 3 CD rom readers/burners over the years due to smoke condensation on the optics.

 

[kLAcK]

i found this list on a chinese website, what do you think? :

I think you are trying to make me go blind!

My friend was not really concerned for health reasons but mainly was asking is it safe to vape around his PC?

he was wondering if the vapor would be sucked into the vents and overtime damage the components...

I said i have no clue maybe if it is water possibly but i told him I doubt it almost everyone on the forums I know has a USB passthrough and they sit by the PC all the time to get extra power to get massive vapor

I use to work in a PC repair store, and you would not believe some of the PC's that came in from smokers. Yellow and dingy, smelled disgusting, but never seen one go bad over 4 yrs due to cigarette smoke. (EDIT: Yes maybe a DVD drive)

Large amounts of humidity can be bad for computers. You don't want condensation. I would equate e-cig vapor closer to humidity. But realistically I don't see it happening.

The biggest enemy to computers is DUST.

 

[denec]

I think you are trying to make me go blind!



I use to work in a PC repair store, and you would not believe some of the PC's that came in from smokers. Yellow and dingy, smelled disgusting, but never seen one go bad over 4 yrs due to cigarette smoke. (EDIT: Yes maybe a DVD drive)

Large amounts of humidity can be bad for computers. You don't want condensation. I would equate e-cig vapor closer to humidity. But realistically I don't see it happening.

The biggest enemy to computers is DUST.

Thanks Klack!

 

[willsgirlie]

my mom in law is CONVINCED that it is smoke and tar. lol

 

[kLAcK]

Also if you wax your modem your internet will go faster, 3 coats, no less!

 

[Richie G]

Large amounts of humidity can be bad for computers. You don't want condensation. I would equate e-cig vapor closer to humidity. But realistically I don't see it happening.

>

Actually, the antithesis is true. PG and VG are humidicants -- meaning they suck moisture out of everything in its path. 'tis why some say they are always thirsty when they vape.

But, we're talking about exhaled vapor that subsists for a second or two. Much ado about nothing, IMHO.

 

[jeffakamax]

Anyone notice that the #4 ingredient by weight in a Marlboro Light is Propylene Glycol???


This is copied right from the Phillip Morris web site...
philipmorrisusa.com/en/cms/Products/Cigarettes/Ingredients/Ingredients_by_Brand/Marlboro/Marlboro_Lights_100s_Box.aspx

The ingredients in the Tobacco Ingredients by Brand list are identified in descending order by weight.


Tobacco
Water
Sugars (Sucrose and/or Invert Sugar and/or High Fructose Corn Syrup)
Propylene Glycol
Glycerol
Licorice Extract
Diammonium Phosphate
Ammonium Hydroxide
Cocoa and Cocoa Products
Carob Bean and Extract
Natural and Artificial Flavors

 

[Richie G]

Anyone notice that the #4 ingredient by weight in a Marlboro Light is Propylene Glycol???


This is copied right from the Phillip Morris web site...
philipmorrisusa.com/en/cms/Products/Cigarettes/Ingredients/Ingredients_by_Brand/Marlboro/Marlboro_Lights_100s_Box.aspx

The ingredients in the Tobacco Ingredients by Brand list are identified in descending order by weight.


Tobacco
Water
Sugars (Sucrose and/or Invert Sugar and/or High Fructose Corn Syrup)
Propylene Glycol
Glycerol
Licorice Extract
Diammonium Phosphate
Ammonium Hydroxide
Cocoa and Cocoa Products
Carob Bean and Extract
Natural and Artificial Flavors

>

Nice research, Jeff. Not to sound like Johnny Carson but -- "I did not know that".

Next on the list -- Glycerol which = glycerin = glycerine = VG. No wonder we take to vaping so easy from smoking, eh?

 

[jedrojam]

my mom in law is CONVINCED that it is smoke and tar. lol

Do like I did to a skeptical coworker and mimic the old Topol toothpaste commercial.... YouTube - Topol Toothpaste Smokers Commercial 1984

With the e-cig, there is no staining at all on the paper towel / handkerchief / cloth / whatever you use. So, can't be smoke or tar.

 

[TheIllustratedMan]

There is nothing harmful. Water vapor, flavorings and a little PG or VG. Everything else is in such trace elements to be non-existent. This information should help:

URL SNIPPED ('cause I'm not to 15 posts just now)

That's an excellent report, but I'm a bit skeptical about its real goal. It reads like an ad. One statistic from the beginning of the report:

Its December 2007 internet price was around US
$208, with nicotine cartridge refills required every 300 puffs (1-4 days) costing extra.
After 1300 puffs the battery is recharged from the mains.

Does this sound right to anyone? I don't have first-hand experience yet, but from what I read that sound exaggerated. Being on page 6 of 28 makes me a bit leery about the remaining 22 pages. Could just be me...