What is in the vapour?

[Bunnykiller]

Got links? Never heard of PG contributing to asthma...

That said, even though PG is not commonly used in asthma inhalers anymore in this country (it's still used overseas, I believe), it is used currently in Johnson & Johnson's Nicorette QuickMist.

NICORETTE® | NICORETTE® QuickMist | NICORETTE® products | Stop smoking | NICORETTE® AU

List of ingredients:

Propylene glycol
Anhydrous ethanol
Trometamol
Poloxamer 407
Glycerol
Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Levomenthol
Mint flavour
Cooling flavour
Sucralose
Acesulfame potassium
Hydrochloric acid
Purified water

hmmmm interesting

 

[Katya]

Thanks Mark. I'm not a chemist either, but "propylene glycol and glycol ethers (PGEs), commonly found in cleaners and paints" is not the same as USP PG, IMHO. And possibly cause risk to toddlers? I'm not too worried at this point.

BTW, to all of you, newcomers, here's a thread that might amuse you--it's 3 years old.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-glycol-usp-avoid-inhalation.html#post3836617

 

[Katya]

hmmmm interesting

I know.

 

[Kent C]

The vapor consists of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, nicotine and flavorings. That said, there is water mist there too, but AFAIK, nobody knows exactly how much, percentage-wise. In my understanding, since both PG and VG are highly hygroscopic and as such are able to attract and hold water molecules from the surrounding environment (air, our bodies, etc.)--thus adding water to vapor. If you don't believe me, just check the condensation that constantly builds up in clearomizers' center tube and mouthpiece.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/legislation-news/11964-townhall-wheres-fire.html#post184490

 

[Katya]

Hello, Kent!

Nice!

 

[Kent C]

Hello, Kent!

Nice!

Thanks. What comes out is different (in some degree) that what goes in. If that was Not the case, we wouldn't vape. A "transfer" takes place and most studies so far have confirmed that.

 

[Katya]

Thanks. What comes out is different (in some degree) that what goes in. If that was Not the case, we wouldn't vape. A "transfer" takes place and most studies so far have confirmed that.

Nice thread, BTW. Before my time--the more things change, the more they stay the same...

 

[CabinetGuyScott]

Research conducted at Drexel University:

CASAA: New study confirms that chemicals in electronic cigarettes pose minimal health risk

Pretty good stuff!!