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SAFEVAPEUK – WHY VAPE?

It’s all about the toxins. There are approximately 600 ingredients in cigarettes. When burned, cigarettes create more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic.

Public Health England (PHE) found that while vaping is not entirely risk free, it is 95% less harmful than smoking, due mostly to the absence of smoke as the chemicals in e-liquids are heated, not burned.1

Here are just a few of the ingredients found in combustible tobacco products, aka cigarettes:3

Acetone—found in nail polish remover

Acetic acid—an ingredient in hair dye

Ammonia—a common household cleaner

Arsenic—used in rat poison

Benzene—found in rubber cement and gasoline

Butane—used in lighter fluid

Cadmium—active component in battery acid

Carbon monoxide—released in car exhaust fumes

Formaldehyde—embalming fluid

Hexamine—found in barbecue lighter fluid

Lead—used in batteries

Naphthalene—an ingredient in mothballs

Methanol—a main component in rocket fuel

Tar—material for paving roads

Toluene—used to manufacture paint

Many smokers incorrectly believe that it is the Nicotine that causes the health issues, but this is a myth.4  In fact, it is the tobacco, or more specifically, it’s the burning of tobacco and the related toxins released into the body and environment via the smoke.

Not only is smoking traditional cigarettes disastrous for your health, it has a serious impact on those around you. Secondary smoking related illnesses are common and, like smoking related illnesses, are preventable.2

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

Public Health England (PHE) conducted a major UK clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), which they published in February 2019. The research involved nearly 900 participants and found that in Local Stop Smoking Services, a standard e-cigarette was twice as effective at helping smokers to quit compared with the quitters’ choice of combination Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).5

Both groups were provided with behavioural support and those in the e-cigarette group had significantly faster reductions in cough and phlegm.

 

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

To date there are no known instances of any issues caused by secondary vapour. The limited ingredients and the delivery method keep toxins to negligible amounts.5

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

An e-liquid solution generally has four key components; Nicotine, Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerin (VG) and food grade flavourings (which contain different compounds depending on the flavour).

The solution vapourizes when heated and translates flavour, as well as throat and Nicotine hit when inhaled, to simulate smoking.4

Propylene Glycol (PG):

PG helps to produce what is referred to as the ‘throat hit’ in combination with Nicotine and flavours. It is this ingredient that helps to create the sensation of smoking.

Vegetable Glycerin (VG):

VG is included to help produce more dense clouds of vapour and adds a complimentary sweetness and smoothness to the e-liquid.

What difference does the mix make to my vaping experience?

  • A higher PG content will produce a sensation close to that of smoking.
  • Higher VG will allow you to exhale large clouds of vapour, with a reduced ‘throat hit.’

All Ibiza Club E-Liquids are a 50:50 mix of PG and VG. This means you can use our E-Liquids in any device. We were one of the first UK manufacturers to make this mix our standard. It is often referred to as a ‘Universal E-Liquid.’

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

UK regulations cover all aspects of vaping, in terms of ingredients, vaping devices, and how they can be sold (size & strength).

Banned Ingredients in the UK:

  • Diacetyl has been linked to issues in the USA (popcorn lung). It is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH₃CO)₂ and any e-liquid produced or sold in the UK should not contain Diacetyl.
  • Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychogenic element found in marijuana.
  • Vitamin E Acetate is used as a molecular binding agent (to increase potency/make the THC oil go further). Vitamin E Acetate leaves behind a honey type liquid in the lungs causing serious, often life threatening, lung damage.

UK Volume & Nicotine Strength Restrictions:

  • An e-liquid that contains Nicotine must be in a container no larger than 10ml in capacity.
  • Clearomizers, atomizers and pods must not have a capacity larger than 2ml.
  • The current legal Nicotine strength allowed in e-liquid in the UK is limited to 20mg/ml.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

To date we have not found any medical studies relating bad breath to vaping, but anecdotally most vapers tell us their breath is massively improved since switching to vaping.

Some people are very sensitive to Nicotine, which is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it reduces the amount of blood that can flow through your blood vessels. Without enough blood flow, the gums might not get the oxygen and nutrients they need to stay healthy. Long story short, sufficient quantities of Nicotine could give you ‘dry mouth’ which in turn could lead to bad breath.  To be clear, this is pretty rare.

For the vast majority of people switching to vaping means that the foul toxins deposited while smoking tobacco are not present, and as such the negative impact on oral health is drastically reduced when vaping.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

To date we have not found any external studies relating to how vaping affects the smell of clothes, but anecdotally we believe that vaping does not make your clothes smell. This is because the vapour cloud quickly evaporates. Depending on what flavour, where, and how much you’re vaping, you might notice a faint smell associated with the flavour of your e-liquid. Still, infinitely better for you (and everyone around you), that you smell fruity rather than smelling like an ash tray.

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

To date we have not found any external studies relating to how vaping affects the contents and interior of a building, but anecdotally we believe that vaping does not leave a residue in your home. This is because the vapour cloud quickly evaporates. But if you vape in a confined space for prolonged periods you may find it can leave a residue.  However, vaping does not deposit the same type or quantity of residue associated with traditional smoking – there really is no comparison.

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

Vaping allows you to choose the strength of Nicotine in your e-liquids so you can control how much you inhale.  That said, the delivery method (type of vaping device) and the way you inhale also affects how much Nicotine you absorb. Traditional tobacco products tend to have more Nicotine in them as much of it is burned off and, to ensure consistent levels of Nicotine ingestion, more is added at the outset. Basically, it’s harder to control the Nicotine in traditional smoking.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

You choose how much you vape. Ibiza Club E-Liquids range from zero to 18mg/ml.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)

Vaping is approximately 3.5 times cheaper than smoking.

When you first start vaping, you have to buy a vaping device and some supplies, but the ongoing cost per month is drastically smaller than when smoking. An average smoker spends around £540 every three months on cigarettes, compared to £150 for an average vaper.11

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed, but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled, other than it being highly addictive.10

References

  1. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence review of e- cigarettes and heated tobacco products 2018. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2018).
  2. Andy McEwen and Hayden McRobbie, Electronic cigarettes: A briefing for stop smoking services, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) in association with Public Health England (2016)
  3. Medical Editorial Content Board, American Cancer Society, ‘Harmful Chemicals in Tobacco’ (2015)
  4. Article: Clearing up some myths around e-cigarettes, Martin Dockrell, Public Health England, February 2018
  5. McNeill, A. et al. Evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England (2019).
  6. American, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Report Analysis of Lung Injury Deaths Associated with Use of E-cigarette, or Vaping Products. (2019)
  7. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS MPH PhD, Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty, report published by California Dental Assoc. (2019)
  8. E-cigarettes: an evidence update, Public Health England, Aug 2015
  9. Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, interview for Cancer Research UK (2016)
  10. Long-term effects of inhaled Nicotine. Waldum HL (et al), study for Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Tronheim, Norway. (1996)
  11. Cancer Research UK, 2019
  12. Action on smoking and health (ASH). Use of e-cigarettes among adults in Great Britain (2018)