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Exposure Implications Of Electronic Cigarette Surface Contamination, Cheri Marcham, Evan Floyd

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• Retention of nicotine on porous, hydrophilic surfaces can be long enough to allow reaction with ambient gases to form TSNAs (tobacco specific nitrosamines).

• Potential risk for third-hand exposure over time appears to be low, but should be verified by longer term studies.

• Use of ECs (electronic cigarettes) should be consistent with traditional cigarette smoking policies.

White Paper: Electronic Cigarettes In The Indoor Environment, Cheryl L. Marcham, Et Al.

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Dr. Marcham was the team leader of this project and was one of 14 members who created this white paper. Electronic-cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices of many different configurations that deliver vaporized nicotine and other chemicals or flavorings to users, but that do not contain tobacco or require combustion. E-cigarettes have an internal, rechargeable, battery-operated heat source that converts liquid nicotine and/or flavorings into a mist or vapor that the user inhales. These devices are frequently promoted as a healthier or safer alternative to traditional cigarettes for users and bystanders. Consequently, there has been growing interest among manufacturers and others …