A review of constituents identified in e-cigarette liquids and aerosols.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Identification of chemicals present in e-liquids and aerosols is a vital first step in assessing the human health effects of e-cigarettes. We aim to identify the qualitative and quantitative constituents present in e-cigarette liquids and aerosols.

Methods

A comprehensive search of scientific databases included literature up to July 2020. A total of 28 articles met inclusion criteria; 18 articles assessed e-liquid constituents and 15 articles assessed aerosol constituents. Of these, 5 assessed constituents present in both mediums. We included English-language publications that examine qualitative and/or quantitative constituents in e-cigarette liquids and aerosols.

Results

In total, articles identified 60 compounds in e-liquids and 47 compounds in aerosol

SUBMITTER: Eshraghian EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7873740 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature