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      Levels of selected carcinogens and toxicants in vapour from electronic cigarettes.

      Tobacco Control
      Carcinogens, Electronic nicotine delivery devices, Harm Reduction, Toxicology

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          Abstract

          Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are devices designed to imitate regular cigarettes and deliver nicotine via inhalation without combusting tobacco. They are purported to deliver nicotine without other toxicants and to be a safer alternative to regular cigarettes. However, little toxicity testing has been performed to evaluate the chemical nature of vapour generated from e-cigarettes. The aim of this study was to screen e-cigarette vapours for content of four groups of potentially toxic and carcinogenic compounds: carbonyls, volatile organic compounds, nitrosamines and heavy metals.

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          10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2012-050859

          Carcinogens,Electronic nicotine delivery devices,Harm Reduction,Toxicology

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