What are electronic cigarettes?Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes or personal vaporizers) are an alternative to tobacco cigarettes. They are battery-operated devices that create an inhalable, water-based mist instead of smoke.
The rechargeable battery powers a heating element called an "atomizer." The element uses low heat to turn liquid in the cartridge, which contains propylene glycol, glycerin, food flavoring and nicotine, into a fog-like mist. This fog like mist is not smoke nor does it carry any form of passive smoke related chemicals found in tobacco products and as such is perfectly safe and non invasive to non smokers.
There are many models of e-cigarettes available. Some look like traditional cigarettes, others look similar to a pen and some even look like small flashlights. Some have LED lights, some have built-in liquid reservoirs, others have combined atomizer cartridges, some are tubular and some are even rectangular boxes.
They come in all shapes and sizes and have different features for former smokers who wish to distance themselves from anything resembling a traditional cigarette or want a longer battery life and/or better performance.
What are the advantages of vaping over smoking?1. Completely smoke free nothing is burned.
2. No combustion means no smoke only vapour (steam).
3. No ash, no air pollution and and no smell and the user nor their clothes smell of stale tobacco smoke.
4. No dirty butts to dispose of, no ash trays to clean. no dirty smouldering butts thrown on the street or bush and causing fires.
5. Delivers optional vaporised nicotine, and is available in almost all of the flavours you can imagine.
6. A safer alternative to that of smoking combustible tobacco. Vaping Isn't Smoking No combustion means no smoke.
What you see is a water based vapour (just like a fog machine).
The solution used to produce the vapour contains no tobacco, meaning electronic cigarette cartridges and PV solutions are not tobacco products. Some models resemble a tobacco cigarette (thus the term electronic cigarette) but the majority do not.
Some use a two piece design, some are made up of three. Some look like metal tubes while others are wooden boxes. There are countless different varieties allowing you to match your PV to your own individual taste.
Do e-cigarettes contain anti-freeze? No. This myth was created by a 2009 FDA press statement regarding electronic cigarettes. The FDA tested 18 cartridges from 2 companies. Of those 18 cartridges, 1 tested positive for a non-toxic amount of diethylene glycol (approximately 1%). While diethylene glycol is occasionally used in anti-
freeze, the chemical is not a standard ingredient in e-cigarette liquid and it has not been found in any other samples tested to date.
The base liquid for e-cigarette liquid is usually propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is considered GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA and EPA. While it is also sometimes found in anti-freeze, it is actually added to make the anti-freeze less toxic and safer for small children and pets.
Propylene glycol is a common ingredient found in many of the foods we eat, cosmetics we use and medications we take. It is also used in the fog machines used in theaters and night clubs.
Where can I learn moreAustralian Tobacco Alternatives Consumer Association
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Health New Zealand "E-cigarettes: harmless inhaled or exhaled"
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Vapers Network Helping the net work for users of e-cigs
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