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  • equate975
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jun 2004
    • 3382
    #1

    e-cigarettes article

    Just came across this

    E-cigarettes contain carcinogens and toxins after all, FDA warns
    http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/e-cigarettes-contain-carcinogens-and-toxins-after-all-fda-warns/
    In case you ever of the mindset that e-cigarettes were somehow toxin free, at least compared to the more traditional smokes, along comes the FDA to shatter your illusions. A report this week from the government agency calls out the product with a safety warning, charging that the cartridges they examined contained "carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze." The FDA says it can't confirm the extent of the health issues, as it's only done limited testing and it hasn't been formally submitted for review, but it doesn't look quite as risk-free as previously touted. Don't say the WHO never warned ya. So remind us again, what's the point in smoking one of these over an old school cigarette?[Via Switched; thanks, flatlander85]
    Rollin' with a Geistkuchen
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    • E30Nova
      E30 Mastermind
      • May 2009
      • 1546
      #2
      lol

      Yeah, I'll stick to my Kools, thanks. ;)

      Matt
      Matt

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        • e30e
          R3VLimited
          • Dec 2004
          • 2176
          #3
          But I can smoke e cigs in a bar not get thrown out and not smell like shit or have that nasty cig taste in my mouth......Plus a cig has 400+ bad things in compared to 2 bad things in a e-cig.
          1985 BMW 325e
          1997 BMW M3/4/5
          2007 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 5.3 v8

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            • Pinepig
              E30 Mastermind
              • Sep 2007
              • 1811
              #4
              That FDA study is flawed beyond compare.

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                • CorvallisBMW
                  Long Schlong Longhammer
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 13039
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Pinepig
                  That FDA study is flawed beyond compare.
                  care to enlighten us, oh wise one?

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                    • equate975
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 3382
                      #6
                      I can obviously see how they would say its not "safe" at all. However, if you wanna play the carcinogens game stepping outside in LA and taking in a deep breath you inhale carcinogens, re-using plastic bottles will give you carcinogens, and stepping out in the sun too long and you're dead as well.
                      Rollin' with a Geistkuchen

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                        • Van Westervelt
                          R3V OG
                          • May 2006
                          • 9365
                          #7
                          They sold those at one of the malls that we have a store in. Funny thing, 3 of their 5 employees in the last 6 months have passed out and one actually had a seizure. No other medical history etc. They puff away on those things for near 12 hours a day, non stop. Coincidence, or a side effect? I will let you be the judge. :)
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                            • Leaf
                              Banned
                              • Apr 2009
                              • 985
                              #8
                              dude im gunna smoke e cigs allllllllllllll day....

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                                • Pinepig
                                  E30 Mastermind
                                  • Sep 2007
                                  • 1811
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by CorvallisBMW
                                  care to enlighten us, oh wise one?
                                  I'll just start with the fact that I've been using these things for a few months now and have been reading as much as I can about them. This study is much more complete.

                                  http://www.healthnz.co.nz/2ndSafetyReport_9Apr08.pdf


                                  Please enlighten me with what you know about the subject and I'll do my best to educate you.

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                                    • bmw325csi
                                      R3V Elite
                                      • May 2007
                                      • 4045
                                      #10
                                      I hate these things, all the flavors taste like chocolate and strawberry.

                                      After Im done smoking my e cig, I still need a regular one to satisfy me.
                                      harry/harout

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                                        • ACMF74
                                          E30 Fanatic
                                          • Nov 2005
                                          • 1245
                                          #11
                                          I quit successfully a long time ago....but id cigs weren't cancerous I'd be a pack a day....easy

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