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How
does it work?
The electronic version of a cigarette looks like an old fashion cigarette. The mouthpiece contains a replaceable cartridge filled with liquid. The main substances contained in the liquid are nicotine and propylene glycol. A rechargeable battery is used as power source.
When air flows through the device, it is detected by a microprocessor. The microprocessor then activates an atomizer which injects tiny droplets into the air flow. This results in a vapor mist which is inhaled by the user. The addition of propylene glycol to the liquid makes the mist resemble normal cigarette smoke. It not only simulates cigarette smoke but also the temperature of common
cigarette smoke.
A good e-smoking device has a replaceable atomizer, so you do not have to replace the complete device in case newer technology
becomes available. It is preferable to use an e-cigarette with cartridges you can refill, making it even more affordable.
Is
it really healthier?
The e-cigarette is a healthy alternative to the traditional tobacco cigarette. Because
atomization does not produce the particulate matter which results from the burning of plant material, there is
no tar, no carbon monoxide and no ash. You will get the real tobacco taste, without any unhealthy addition. There are cartridges available for normal nicotine value, but also for less or no nicotine.
Not less important, an e-cigarette is also healthy for the people around you. Keeps your house clean. And maybe your partner will be more willing to kiss you, because there will be no cigarette smell afterwards.
You can use an e-cigarette to gradually stop smoking. Or you can continue smoking without risking your health.
More
about how Propylene Glycol is used:
- As a moisturizer in medicines, cosmetics, food, toothpaste, mouth wash, and tobacco products
- In electronic cigarettes to deliver vaporized nicotine
- As a solvent for food colors and flavorings
- As an ingredient, along with wax and gelatin, in the production of paintballs
- As a humectant food additive, labeled as E number E1520
- As a cooling agent for beer and wine glycol jacketed fermentation tanks
- As a carrier in fragrance oils
- In smoke machines to make artificial smoke for firefighters' training and theatrical productions
- In hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions
- In cryonics
- As a working fluid in hydraulic presses
- As a coolant in liquid cooling systems
- To regulate humidity in a cigar humidor
- As the main ingredient in deodorant sticks
- To de-ice aircraft
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