New Australian vaping research finds 'suite of chemicals' in liquids used in vapes, some at 'dangerously high' levels
ABCThey are flavoured, colourful and popular with teenagers, but new Australian research is discovering mounting evidence that vapes are also unsafe to use. Key points: Researchers found pesticides, cleaning agents and potentially dangerous chemicals in vaping products They also found trace elements of nicotine in products that claim to be nicotine-free An independent researcher backed the findings as evidence of the need for greater regulation Curtin University respiratory physiologist Alexander Larcombe studied 65 common liquids used in vapes from local suppliers that are available in Australia. The researchers also found "dangerously high levels" of lung irritant benzaldehyde, which is added to vapes to give them an almond flavour, in 61 of the 65 samples. "What it does to the respiratory tract or what it does to your lungs from heating and breathing is unknown at this stage," Dr Larcombe said. Dr Larcombe said it was made up of chromium, nickel and iron and that researchers had found "low levels" of those heavy metals.
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