E-cig "A smoking innovation"

What is an electronic cigarette and how does it work?

The electronic cigarette, (e-cig), is a nonflammable cigarette that performs remarkably close to traditional smoking. It resembles the look and feel of a traditional cigarette while delivering many of the same pleasures of smoking without all the problems and restrictions. It is available in various flavors and levels of nicotine, including no nicotine, even though it contains no tobacco! The e-cig is powered by microelectronic technology, that includes a unique, safe replacement cartridge that contains water, propylene, nicotine, and a flavoring, and an atomizer that emits a simulated smoke which is actually vapor mist that harmlessly evaporates into the air within seconds after exhaling. The e-cig uses a small, rechargeable battery.

Thus, the incredible advantage to smoking an e-cig is the freedom to smoke anywhere as it contains no tobacco, is nonflammable and virtually odor free!

How does the e-cig compare to a traditional cigarette?

The e-cig contains only water, propylene glycol, nicotine and a flavoring that resembles a tobacco essence. None of the mentioned ingredients are considered to be cancer-causing. The Food and Drug Administration deems propylene glycol safe. Nicotine can be found in pepper, tomato, eggplant and potato and is not understood to have toxicological effects and offers therapeutic uses.

According to the Center for Disease Control, cigarettes and cigars usually contain tobacco, nicotine, glue and paper that when lit, along with hundreds of additives, cause harm to nearly every organ in the body, and may cause cancer and cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

What is Propylene Glycol?

Propylene Glycol is a frequently used organic compound that is recognized by the Food and Drug Administration as generally safe. It is used in food coloring and flavoring, and as an additive to maintain moisture in food, medicines and cosmetics such as toothpaste and mouthwash. It is also used in machines that simulate smoke. In the e-cig propylene glycol is used to provide the vapor mist that looks like smoke and to suspend the flavor.

What is Nicotine?

Nicotine is an alkaloid found in certain plants, especially tobacco. It is found in much lower quantities in tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and green peppers. When absorbed in small amounts, however ingested, nicotine can cause stimulation, a feeling of relaxation, calmness, and alertness. The effects of nicotine can last from minutes to hours.

Is the e-cig approved by the FDA?

The Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau (TTB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have formally stated that the e-cig is not a product that necessitates the involvement or oversight of either governmental agency. The FDA declared that the e-cig does not fit the classification of products that it governs. The TTB (formerly the ATF, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms) has officially determined that the TTB has no regulatory interest in the e-cig as it contains no tobacco.

Is the e-cig approved as a smoking cessation device?

The e-cig has never been proven to be a smoking cessation device nor has it been sold or marketed as such. Rather, it is an innovative alternative to smoking that offers the freedom to smoke anywhere while reducing the health risks formally associated to traditional cigarettes. There is no first or second hand smoke, and it is virtually odor free. The e-cig is nonflammable and therefore more convenient and safe to use.

How do you use an e-cig and how does it taste?

The e-cig is drawn on similarly to a traditional cigarette, however, it does not need to be lit nor does it produce ashes or the lingering odor of traditional cigarettes. The individual electronic cigarette cartridge flavor varies depending on which flavor is chosen.

How does the cost compare between an e-cig and traditional cigarettes?

After the initial cost of the e-cig set, the ongoing savings are significant.

Where can you use the e-cig?

Anywhere and everywhere as the e-cig is nonflammable and contains no tobacco. It is not traditional smoking and its use is therefore not prohibited by law.