Researchers have found the following harmful substances in vape cartridges: carcinogens (chemicals known to cause cancer) heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead small particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs flavorings that contain sugar, which contributes to tooth decay The lithium-ion batteries in vape pens can heat the liquid inside vape cartridges to 400 F in seconds, a CDC resource shows
E-cigarettes, which come in a variety of youth-appealing flavors, are widely popular across sociodemographic groups, with alarming prevalence of youth use across all parts of the country
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It allows for slower combustion, helps retain higher moisture content, and creates air pockets that cool the smoke as it travels through the pipe stem
Think of it like a sponge made of hard carbon, but with pores that are much smaller than what you can see