List of tobacco productsTobacco is the agricultural product of the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana, commonly termed tobacco plants. All species of Nicotiana contain the addictive drug nicotine—a psychostimulant alkaloid found in all parts of the plants except the seeds, and most heavily-concentrated in the leaves—which occurs in varying amounts depending on the species of Nicotiana grown; the breed, type, or variety of tobacco cultivated and produced; and the method used to cure and process tobacco leaves once they have been harvested.
Propylène glycolLe propylène glycol (PG) ou propane-1,2-diol, appelé aussi 1,2-dihydroxypropane ou méthyl glycol, est un diol de formule chimique ayant de nombreux usages industriels ou agropharmaceutiques, à faible dose comme additif alimentaire (E1520) et depuis peu dans les cigarettes électroniques (liquide à vapoter). Le propylène-glycol est obtenu à partir de la réaction de l'oxyde de propylène avec l'eau pour former du monopropylène glycol (MPG), les réactions ultérieures produisant des di-(DPG), tri-(TPG) et autres propylène-glycols.
Health effects of electronic cigarettesThe use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) carries health risks. The risk depends on the fluid and varies according to design and user behavior. In the United Kingdom, vaping is considered by some to be around 95% less harmful than tobacco after a controversial landmark review by Public Health England. E-cigarettes reduce lung function, reduce cardiac muscle function, and increase inflammation. Traditional cigarettes have a higher damage record than vaping.
Composition of electronic cigarette aerosolThe chemical composition of the electronic cigarette aerosol varies across and within manufacturers. Limited data exists regarding their chemistry. However, researchers at Johns Hopkins University analyzed the vape clouds of popular brands such as Juul and Vuse, and found "nearly 2,000 chemicals, the vast majority of which are unidentified." The aerosol of e-cigarettes is generated when the e-liquid comes in contact with a coil heated to a temperature of roughly within a chamber, which is thought to cause pyrolysis of the e-liquid and could also lead to decomposition of other liquid ingredients.
Cigarette électroniquevignette|upright=1.3|Différents types de cigarettes électroniques au format stick, pod et box (2015). vignette|upright=0.9|Vapeur produite lors de l’utilisation d'une cigarette électronique. La cigarette électronique (ou e-cigarette), aussi appelée vapoteuse, vaporette ou vaporisateur personnel, est un dispositif électronique, rechargeable ou jetable, générant un aérosol destiné à être inhalé. Elle produit une « vapeur » ressemblant visuellement à la fumée produite par la combustion du tabac.
