Electronic cigarettes – or e-cigarettes – simulate the act of smoking, but they don’t burn tobacco. Instead, the e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that works by heating liquid into an aerosol. which is then inhaled into the lungs. Using an e-cigarette is sometimes called ‘vaping’.
Liquid for use inside an e-cigarette is called e-liquid but is also known as e-juice or vape juice.
E-liquids may contain nicotine, as well as propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin or glycerol, other chemicals (including those used to create flavours) and, in some cases, water.
E-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that simulate the experience of smoking by vaporizing a liquid (called e-liquid or vape juice) that can contain nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. They consist of several parts, including a battery, an atomizer (which heats the e-liquid), and a cartridge or tank that holds the e-liquid.
**E-liquids** (or vape juice) are the liquids used in e-cigarettes, which are vaporized by the atomizer to create the inhalable vapor. The main ingredients in e-liquids typically include:
1. **Nicotine** – The addictive substance found in tobacco, though some e-liquids are nicotine-free.
2. **Propylene Glycol (PG)** – A chemical used to create the throat hit and to help the e-liquid vaporize. It is commonly used in food and medical products.
3. **Vegetable Glycerin (VG)** – A thicker liquid that produces more vapor. It is also used in food products and is sweeter than PG.
4. **Flavorings** – These are often food-grade flavors added to give the e-liquids their taste.
E-cigarettes are marketed as a less harmful alternative to smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes, but there are concerns about the health risks associated with their use, particularly regarding the long-term effects of inhaling vaporized chemicals.