Chemicals in vapes could be highly toxic when heated, research finds
by Anna Bawden Health and social affairs corresponden from Science | The Guardian on (#6MN8H)
AI analysis of 180 vape flavours finds that products contain 127 acutely toxic' chemicals, 153 health hazards' and 225 irritants'
Chemicals used to produce vapes could be acutely toxic when heated and inhaled, according to research.
Vaping devices heat the liquid flavouring to high temperatures to form an aerosol that is then inhaled. They contain chemicals including vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine and flavourings, blended in various amounts.
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