Wta

[kinabaloo]

The real issue I had with the original article is the 10% figure. That would be considered very low by all I have heard. I believe it has been stated by others who would know better that the amount would be closer to 25% with another 25% that struggle with the issue of WTA. The real number may be closer to 50% overall who would benefit from WTA in some form. For some it would be staying away from cigarettes and for others they may actually be able to cut the chain to there PV for at least a little while.

The need for WTA is significant and a good deal more then is implied.

I have long surmised it at around 50%, though of course there's no cut-off line in this; it's more like a continuum.

 

[kinabaloo]

Sadly, I don't think it's quite that simple. It's the same argument as with artificial flavourings. What may be safe for ingestion, may not be as safe for inhalation.

Of course, and often overlooked.

But when it comes to vaping vs snus, the difference is not so great as snus is not swallowed so there would be significant inhalation of volatile constituents plus some picked up by water vapor. Meanwhile, vaping need not involve lung inhalation to a great extent (though it will happen).

 

[Stubby]

I have found some reference to this, and am very curious why the larger US producers don't proclaim publicly that they are NOT using those ingredients. Do you happen to have some good reading material for this (I don't want to go off topic so a pm would be great).

This is a good thread to get a feel for the diacetyl issue. Pay attention to fernand as he has a good grasp of what's going on and has done a bunch of research. Even suppliers that claim to be diacetyl free my not have a handle on the problem if they don't have a very good idea of where there flavors are coming from.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-liquid-discussion/213395-diacetyl-free.html

 

[6pointprime]

If you really can't do without WTA, smoke a few analogs!

No thanks.

 

[Stubby]

Good article by Brad Rodu on the positive results of having more alternatives for smokers.

Tobacco Truth: British and Australian Smokers Attracted to Smoke-Free Substitutes

A study published in Harm Reduction Journal concludes that there is “an untapped interest in the use of substitutes to reduce the harmfulness of smoking…The greater the range of products on offer, the more smokers are likely to try a product to quit.”