, University of Cape Town pulmonologist Richard van Zyl-Smit explained that the two main components of e-cigarette liquid are: propylene glycol which is classified as a respiratory irritant, and vegetable glycerine, which, if heated to high temperatures, results in among others, acrolein and formaldehyde – both of which are found in tobacco smoke.
They come with a slew of enticing flavours which, Van Zyl-Smit says, are acutely deleterious when inhaled. While flavourings such as cinnamon and vanilla are safe when consumed as a food, they become a “completely different ball game” when heated and inhaled. “Popcorn Lung” is an acute lung injury related to inhalation of diacetyl, a chemical found in butter flavouring.
“As an association, we are all for sensible regulation of the industry. However, we do not find anything sensible about the current proposal released by the Department of Health. Treating vaping in the same way as smoking will completely negate its attractiveness as an alternative to smoking,” says Gcoyi.
Poor work by ToriOregan Bloomberg minions were given free rein to spout their dishonest rhetoric while a token quote from an industry rep was included to dishonestly paint this as virtuous nanny vs evil industry. Meanwhile, nothing from the people most affected: consumers.
🤣 long awaited by everyone except the product's actual users.. 🤦🏿♂️
More controls, regulations and laws nearly on a daily basis - in a country that is basically lawless.