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  • Toxicology
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) are often perceived as safer than traditional cigarettes.
  • However, ENDS emissions contain a complex mixture of toxic substances, including particulate matter, metals, carbonyls, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
  • The composition and levels of these emissions vary based on device design, e-liquid, power, temperature, and user behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and characterize the aerosols generated by ENDS.
  • To delineate hazardous components within ENDS aerosols.
  • To highlight analytical methods for determining physicochemical properties of ENDS emissions.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of key parameters for defining and characterizing ENDS aerosols.
  • Delineation of hazardous components such as particulate matter, heavy metals, and VOCs.
  • Exploration of analytical techniques for accurate physicochemical property determination.

Main Results:

  • ENDS emissions comprise fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ultrafine particles (PM0.1), metals (Ni, Cu, Zn, Sn, Pb), carbonyls (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein), and VOCs (benzene, toluene).
  • Nicotine and numerous unknown chemicals are also present in ENDS aerosols.
  • First-hand, second-hand, and third-hand emissions are defined and compared, with device parameters influencing each.

Conclusions:

  • ENDS emissions pose significant health risks due to their complex toxic composition.
  • Accurate characterization and analysis of ENDS aerosols are essential.
  • Further research is needed to understand the full impact of various ENDS emissions on public health.