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Construction of electronic cigarettes. An electronic cigarette is a handheld battery -powered vaporizer that simulates smoking, but without tobacco combustion. [ 1] E-cigarette components include a mouthpiece (drip tip [ 2] ), a cartridge (liquid storage area), a heating element / atomizer, a microprocessor, a battery, and some of them have an ...
Metal parts of e-cigarettes in contact with the e-liquid can contaminate it with metals. [15] Heavy metals and metal nanoparticles have been found in tiny amounts in the e-cigarette aerosol. [notes 6] [15] Once aerosolized, the ingredients in the e-liquid go through chemical reactions that form new compounds not previously found in the liquid. [17]
The irritants butyl acetate, diethyl carbonate, benzoic acid, quinoline, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, and 2,6-dimethyl phenol were present as undeclared ingredients in the e-liquid. [42] The precise ingredients of e-cigarettes are not known. [244] A 2010 study found rimonabant when examining e-liquids. [245]
An electronic cigarette ( e-cigarette) or vape[ note 1][ 1] is a device that simulates tobacco smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [ 2] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called " vaping ". [ 3]
Vaporizer (inhalation device) A vaporization heat wand and vaporization chamber bowl used to deliver vapor through a water pipe. A vaporizer or vaporiser, colloquially known as a vape, is a device used to vaporize substances for inhalation. Plant substances can be used, commonly cannabis, tobacco, or other herbs or blends of essential oil. [ 1]
Infobox references. Propylene glycol ( IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol) is a viscous, colorless liquid. It is almost odorless and has a faintly sweet taste. Its chemical formula is CH 3 CH (OH)CH 2 OH. As it contains two alcohol groups, it is classed as a diol. An aliphatic diol may also be called a glycol.
Law No. 13/2022, [ 120] amending Law No. 5/2011 on the smoking prevention and control regime, prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, import, and export of electronic cigarettes and tobacco products intended for oral use or to be inhaled. A fine of MOP$4,000 is imposed for any offender. East Timor.
A 2022 survey found that Juul is the third most popular e-cigarette brand among middle-school and high-school students, used by 22% of e-cigarette users. [19] On June 23, 2022, the FDA denied authorization for Juul to continue selling its products in the United States, and issued Marketing Denial Orders banning any further marketing or sale of ...