Electronic Cigarette
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There is a new product available thanks to
high technology; the e-Cigarette. The electronic cigarette is a
revolutionary device that acts much the same way an ordinary
tobacco cigarette would, but rather than toxic smoke, it
produces vaporized nicotine. The E Cig is all the fun of
nicotine, less the toxins in cigarettes. Although new, the
e-cigarette may be the answer for those of us who want to smoke,
but aren't fond of a shortened life span |
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Last updated: 2008, December 19
An e-cigarette is an alternative to the
cigarette, providing small amounts of the chemical
nicotine with each inhalation.
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The device takes the form of a tiny rod which is
slightly longer than a normal cigarette. The mouthpiece
of the device contains a replaceable cartridge filled
with liquid. In the patent pending version of the
e-cigarette, the main substances contained in the liquid
are nicotine, propylene glycol, and optional flavours or
aromas. |
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When the user inhales through the device, the air flow
is detected by a sensor. A microswitch then activates a
piezoelectric nebulizer (popularized by the industry as
an atomizer), which injects tiny droplets of the liquid
into the flowing air and vapourises the nicotine.
This produces a vapor mist which is inhaled by the user.
The addition of propylene glycol to the liquid makes the
mist better resemble normal cigarette smoke. The
microprocessor also activates an orange LED at the tip
to simulate real smoking. |
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E-cigarettes generally use a rechargeable battery as a
power source. Battery life varies between devices, with
some lasting a day between charges, and others
lasting a week. |
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Developed in China by Hon Lik of Ruyan, the
technology is patent pending worldwide. A number of
OEMs and importers offer different varieties of
e-cigarettes for sale in various countries, it is not
known if these hold a patent license, work around the
patent claims, or are simply ignoring the patent. |
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While E-cigarette and E-cig are terms that are used
widely in place of electronic cigarette, they are both
terms that are claimed to be trade-marks by Cixi E-cig,
a manufacturer of electronic cigarettes in China. It
might be the case though that their trademarks have now
become "genericized" |
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Contents [hide] 1 Nicotine solution
2 Health issues 3 Legal regulation 4 References
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Nicotine solution |
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An e-cigarette broken down into its
components.Cartridges for e-cigarettes are usually
offered in a variety of formulations, with different
flavours (e.g. fruit, mint, and coffee) and nicotine
concentrations. At the upper range of nicotine
concentrations, e-cigarette smoking is equivalent in
nicotine delivery to average tobacco cigarettes.Most
companies also offer a range of milder options,
including completely nicotine-free cartridges. Depending
on the device, the solution cartridges are good for
between 100 to 600 drags. An empty cartridge can be
replaced with a new cartridge or it can be refilled with
solution. This solution is sometimes called e-liquid and
is often sold in bottles of 10 ml. The Ruyan patent
application mentions four different recipes for the nicotine solution: |
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Substance Recipe 1 Recipe 2 Recipe 3 Recipe 4
Propylene glycol 85% 80% 90% 80% Nicotine 6% 4% 2% 0.1%
Glycerol 2% 5% - 5% Tobacco essence - 4% 4.5% 1%
Essence 2% - 1% 1% Organic acid 1% - - 2%
Anti-oxidation agent 1% - - - Butyl valerate - 1% - -
Isopentyl hexonate - 1% - - Lauryl laurate - 0.6% -
Benzyl benzoate - 0.4% - - Methyl octynicate - 0-5% - -
Ethyl heptylate - 0.2% - - Hexyl hexanoate - 0.3% - -
Geranyl butyrate - 2% - - Menthol - 0.5% - -
Citric acid - 0.5% 2.5% - Water - - - 2.9%
Alcohol - - - 8% |
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Health issues |
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E-cigarettes are marketed as a healthier alternative to
tobacco smoking, since most of the harmful material
produced by the combustion of tobacco in traditional
cigarettes is not present in the atomised liquid of
e-cigarettes. They have also been marketed as a way to keep or curtail an
addiction to nicotine. |
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Toxicological studies of the electronic cigarettes have
been conducted, with some reporting that electronic
cigarettes are less harmful than traditional tobacco
cigarettes. In September 2008, the World Health
Organization issued a release proclaiming that it does not consider the
e-cigarette to be a legitimate smoking cessation aid, stating that to its
knowledge, "no rigorous, peer-reviewed studies have been conducted showing
that the electronic cigarette is a safe and effective nicotine replacement
therapy." However,
many current users of electronic cigarettes have
successfully stopped smoking traditional tobacco
cigarettes and have experienced the same health benefits
as those who have stopped smoking without the use of
electronic cigarettes. |
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Legal regulation |
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In the European Union some countries have stipulated a
decision according to the legal status of e-cigarette
products. In Austria and Denmark the e-cigarette is seen as a
medical device and the nicotine cartridges are
considered a medicinal product. This means that an
e-cigarette needs to be CE-marked and the nicotine
cartridges must be registered as medicinal products
before they can be sold. In the United Kingdom, electronic cigarette use is
currently unrestricted, with celebrity nightclub Chinawhite
allowing use of the devices indoors, where traditional cigarette smoking is
prohibited. In The Netherlands the use of the e-cigarette is
allowed but advertising the electronic cigarette is forbidden as long as no
European legislation or guideline exists. In Finland the usage is prohibited as it is considered a
medical device by the Finnish National Agency for
Medicines. In the United States, the e-cigarette is
accepted as a smoking substitute or cigarette alternative, but is not
approved as a smoking cessation product. Since the e-cigarette does not
contain any tobacco, it is not subject to tobacco-related regulations such
as the Clean Indoor Air Act. |
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What is an Electronic Cigarette
(E-Cigarette)? |
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Smoking Electronic
Cigarette Looks like a
traditional cigarette, Feels
like a traditional cigarette,
Taste like a traditional
cigarette, But it isn’t a
traditional cigarette. It’s just
a much better way to smoke! |
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Smoking E-Cigarette is
an electronic smoking device or
an electronic cigarette which is
also known as E-Cigarette. It is
a non –flammable product that
uses state of the art classy
micro-electronic technology
which provides smokers a real
smoking experience without the
fire, flame, tobacco, tar,
carbon monoxide, ash, stub or
smell found in real cigarettes. |
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Smoking E-Cigarette
offers smokers a chance of
smoking in a much healthier way
and the freedom to smoke . The
smokers still get their
nicotine, but don’t get any
harmful side effects of smoking
traditional cigarettes which
containes real tobacco. |
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Smoking E-Cigarette
offers it smokers many
advantages over smoking
traditional cigarettes. The
product is free of tar & other
chemical substances which is
produced in traditional
cigarettes. It is a
non-flammable product and it is
pollution free and harmless to
other people. There is NO danger
of second hand smoke and it is
reusable (rechargeable by an
electric outlet or car charger)
so there is no problem with
disposing of cigarette buds or
ashes. |
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Most smokers enjoy the
substantial and emotional
feelings of smoking. |
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Smoking E-Cigarette
will provide smokers the same
delight, physical and emotional
feelings they get in smoking
traditional cigarettes, but
without all the problems that is
related with traditional
smoking. The main reasons people
use Smoking E-Cigarette
includes: healthier way to
smoke, freedom to smoke anywhere
and , no first or second hand
smoke, no smoke or odor,
non-flammable, convenient and
cheaper than traditional
cigarettes. |
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We at Smoking believes
that the Electronic Cigarette is
the future of smoking… have you
tried it yet? |
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How Does the Electronic
Cigarette Work? |
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Smoking E-Cigarette
performs just like a traditional
cigarette. It looks like, feels
like and tastes like a real
cigarette and also distributes
the same pleasures of smoking a
traditional cigarette, but
without all the harmful effects
of a traditional cigarette.
The top secret to what makes
Smoking E-Cigarette better
than traditional smoking is what
is inside this innovative
electronic device:
Smoking E-Cigarette is
driven by a micro-electronic
technology. The actual cigarette
body is made up of 3 parts: a
nicotine cartridge, an
atomization chamber, a smart
chip with a lithium battery. In
the front tip of the device
there is an operating indicator
light, that lights up when you
use the Smoking
E-Cigarette (puff on), just like
a real cigarette gets red at the
tip while smoking. One of the
most attractive part of the
Smoking E-Cigarette is the
atomization chamber device that
when puffed on creates a vapor
like smoke, just like a real
cigarette. This vapor is a
result of the nicotine that is
found in the cartridge, heating
up by the atomizer device and
creating vapor smoke, but
without any smell of smoking
real tobacco. This is what the
smoker gets, the nicotine hit
that smokers crave, and the
smoke like illusion, but without
having to smoke a real
cigarette. |
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Electronic Cigarette is a miracle product that helps and assists in quitting
smoking and minimizing the risks of smoking. We offer the new
Electronic
Cigarettes, a healthier and safer alternative to traditional tobacco
cigarettes. |
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Benefits of Electronic Cigarettes
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Smoke it
anytime, anywhere; not banned.
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Costs less
than tobacco smoking.
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Tastes
like tobacco, but contains no
tobacco.
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Contains
no carcinogens (it is safer than
tobacco smoking).
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Virtually
odorless; no lingering smell in
clothes, home and car.
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No
second-hand smoke.
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Replicates
behavioral and physical
pleasures of smoking.
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Satisfies
nicotin cravings.
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Easy to
use (doesn't require matches,
lighters or ignition).
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Won't
stain your teeth and damage your
skin.
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No more
embarrassment or guilt.
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Not
offensive to others.
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How Does Nicotine Affect the Body?
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in
certain plants, predominantly
tobacco, and in lower quantities,
tomato, potato, eggplant and green
pepper. When nicotine is absorbed in
small amounts, whether from tobacco
cigarettes, cigars or Electronic
Cigarettes, it can cause
stimulation, a feeling of
relaxation, calmness and alertness.
The effect of nicotine can last from
minutes to hours.
The carcinogenic properties of
nicotine in a standalone form (i.e.,
seperated from smoking or chewing
tobacco) have not been evaluated by
the International Agency for
Research on Cancer. However current
available literature indicates that
nicotine in a standalone form does
not promote the development of
cancer in healthy tissue and has no
mutagenic properties.
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