Investigators: Alexander Larcombe
Project description
This study investigated the chemical composition of electronic cigarette liquids (e-liquids) purchased from Australian suppliers. We used a cutting-edge laboratory technique to assess e-liquids for levels of a wide range of potentially harmful chemicals, including nicotine, flavourings, known toxins and polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (known to cause cancer). Our results showed that all e-liquids contained chemicals which have not yet been tested for inhalation toxicity (many are food ingredients). We also found that the majority of e-liquids contained chemicals that were known toxins, including airway irritants and carcinogens.
Collaborators
- Associate Professor Benjamin Mullins (Curtin University of Technology)
- Associate Professor Sebastien Allard (Curtin University)