Propylene Glycol and electronic cigarettes: FDA approved substance or Chinese conspiracy?

On August 22, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

What the heck is propylene glycol?
Propylene glycol is used as a ‘humectant’ which means it maintains moisture levels in food products, cosmetics and tobacco products. Humectants are what make hair conditioning products work as well as create the ‘moisterizing’ effects of many common cosmetics and consumer products we take for granted such as: make [...]

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Mass General Hosptial: Thirdhand Smoke, a mixture of ash and household dust, is a secret killer.

On July 13, 2010, in Opinion, by HeavyD

According to the New York Times, a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics surveyed 1500 smokers and nonsmokers about the hazards of secondhand and thirdhand smoke. 83% of the population believed that secondhand smoke was dangerous while only 43% believed that Thirdhand smoke was dangerous. By definition, Thirdhand smoke is the residue that remains [...]

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