How to vape safely?

Regarding "safe use of e-cigarettes", the most crucial point is that none of the usage methods have been proven to be "safe" so far. The World Health Organization and various national health agencies have clearly stated that e-cigarettes are not harmless products.

If you choose to use them, understanding the various risks can help you minimize the potential dangers.

⚠️ Health risks: The undeniable "aerosol" hazard
What e-cigarettes produce is not "steam", but an aerosol containing multiple toxic and harmful substances. Its risks mainly lie in:

High addiction: Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Some products have nicotine concentrations even three times that of traditional cigarettes.

Known harmful substances: The aerosol contains formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and other definite carcinogens, as well as heavy metals such as nickel, lead, and chromium, and irritants such as propylene glycol and volatile organic compounds. These substances can penetrate the lungs and, if inhaled for a long time, can cause chronic respiratory diseases and increase the risk of cardiovascular and lung diseases.

Acute lung injury risk: There is a severe and even fatal lung disease called "EVALI" (Electronic Vaping or vaping product-related lung injury). Data from the US CDC shows that thousands of cases have been confirmed.

Device and battery safety: Preventing fires and explosions
E-cigarettes are powered by lithium batteries, and improper use has the risk of fire or explosion. Please follow the following safety guidelines:

Use original accessories: Be sure to use the charger and battery that come with the device. Mixing different brands, newness, and age of batteries is very dangerous.

Safe charging habits:

Have someone watch: Do not leave when charging to detect any abnormalities in time.

Avoid overcharging: Do not charge overnight or keep connected after being fully charged.

Choose a safe location: Charge on a hard, flat, and non-flammable surface, away from sofas, beds, pillows, etc., which are flammable materials.

Pay attention to the usage environment: Avoid storing, using, or charging in extreme high or low temperatures. Also, stay away from flammable gases or liquids such as oxygen, gasoline, etc.

Regularly check batteries: If you find that the battery is cracked, leaking, or damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and handle it properly.

Avoid battery short circuits: Do not let the battery come into contact with metal items such as coins or keys.

E-liquid and product selection: Be wary of illegal and additives
Only buy from reputable manufacturers and suppliers: Be sure to purchase from trustworthy manufacturers and suppliers. Counterfeit and substandard products often have serious problems such as excessive content of heavy metals and additives.

Refuse illegal additions: Absolutely do not add any substances to the e-liquid, including vitamin E acetate purchased from legitimate channels. Studies have shown that vitamin E acetate is closely related to EVALI cases.

Avoid THC products: Do not use e-cigarette products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Be vigilant about "no nicotine" claims: Many products labeled as "no nicotine" actually still contain nicotine upon testing.

Special populations and environmental protection
Stay away from children: Nicotine is a highly toxic substance. A small amount can cause poisoning or death in infants. Keep all e-cigarette products out of the reach of children.

Protect others: The second-hand aerosol from e-cigarettes is also harmful. The ultrafine particles, heavy metals, etc. contained in it can affect the health of people around. Do not use it in front of children, pregnant women, or others.

Use it responsibly: Do not throw away disposable e-cigarettes randomly into regular trash cans. This may cause a fire in the garbage truck. Send them as batteries or electronic waste to the local recycling center for processing.