Well now, surprise, surprise. NOT!

[VapeMama]

I read this in a blog called Vaping Post this morning. Thought it quite interesting seeing that it was done in the good ole USA. (I wanted to copy/paste the link and my computer wouldn't cooperate.)

Air Sampling confirms secondhand vapor is harmless

Results obtained from an air sample of a small non-ventilated vape shop, clearly indicate that the amount of toxic substances present in the air where a lot of vaping is taking place, are of insignificant levels.

The California Department of Public Health has been carrying out air sampling in vape shops throughout the state, as part of its initiative to determine the health effects of second-hand vapor exposure.

Earlier today in his blog, Public Health Expert Dr. Michael Siegel pointed out that the results for this report were obtained from a relatively small and non-ventilated vape shop, where many of the employees and 13 customers were actively vaping while the sampling was taking place, hence what would be considered a situation presenting a high level of exposure to second-hand vapor. However, given all these unfavourable conditions, the results still reported no dangerous levels of exposure to any hazardous chemicals.

The main results of the air sampling go as follows :

• Nicotine: Not detected
• Glycidol: Not detected
• Formaldehyde: 7.2 ppb
• Diacetyl: Not detected using standard method
• 2,3-Pentanedione: Not detected using standard method
• Acetyl butyryl: Not detected using standard method
• Acetoin: Not detected using standard method
• Acetone: Not detected
• Ethyl benzene: Not detected
• m,p-Xylene: Not detected
• o-Xylene: Not detected
• Toluene: Not detected
• Acetaldehyde: Not detected
• Acetonitrile: Not detected
• alpha-pinene: Not detected
• Benzene: Not detected
• Chloroform: Not detected
• d-Limonene: Not detected
• Methylene chloride: Not detected
• Methyl methacrylate: Not detected
• n-Hexane: Not detected
• Styrene: Not detected

Finally putting fears about formaldehyde to rest?

Dr. Siegel pointed out that the level of formaldehyde detected, is consistent with the levels normally found in indoor and outdoor air levels under baseline conditions, adding that the only other chemicals detected were ethanol (alcohol) and isopropyl alcohol.

“This study, although conducted under very high exposure conditions in a small, non-ventilated vape shop with many employees and customers vaping and clouds of vapor visible, did not document any dangerous levels of exposure to any hazardous chemical. Nicotine exposure was essentially non-existent. Formaldehyde exposure was no different than in many indoor and outdoor environments at baseline. Acetone, acetoin, other aldehydes, toluene, benzene, and xylene were not detected. Chemicals that have been associated with “popcorn lung” were also not detected by the standard method.” stated Siegel.

No justification for governments to ban vaping

“This study adds to the evidence that under real-life conditions, ‘secondhand vaping’ does not appear to pose any significant health risks.” concluded the public health expert. He added that whilst he himself has been behind many of the smoking bans that took place, based on this current evidence he fails to see a reason as to why governments should ban vaping in public spaces. “With regards to vaping, I just don’t see any reasonable evidence at this time that it poses any significant health hazard to bystanders.”

 

 

[Tam]

http://www.vapingpost.com/2017/05/03/air-sampling-confirms-secondhand-vapor-is-harmless/

There's the link to the original post. 

[Walt]

Oh my!!!   Dr. Michael Siegel better watch his back.  California Guberment will have him on their hit list.

[Earthling789]

Yeah, all these states that ban vaping (the same as smoking) in public places, outdoor venues, and even in your car (unless you're alone in the car or it's a convertible with the top down)... will need to re-evaluate their logic and reasoning behind such totalitarian edicts that restrict FREEDOM of AMERICAN CITIZENS!

[Walt]

39 minutes ago, Earthling789 said:

Yeah, all these states that ban vaping (the same as smoking) in public places, outdoor venues, and even in your car (unless you're alone in the car or it's a convertible with the top down)... will need to re-evaluate their logic and reasoning behind such totalitarian edicts that restrict FREEDOM of AMERICAN CITIZENS!

Naw, We are talking Guberment here.  Empirical data, reason, logic; no place for that.  A wife of a good friend has decided vaping is BAD!  The female incarnation of Don Quixote.  No windmill is safe!!!  She is on a mission expose the evils of vaping!  Talking to her is like having a conversation with a recorded message on the phone.  Politicians are like that only they have a vested interest to protect.  

[Earthling789]

Yeah @Walt, I said that tongue-in-cheek, with a hint of sarcasm...  I have full faith that every politician with a vested interest in upholding their cash-cow of tobacco taxes, will fully rebuke this study and tout it as tainted or bias... and sweep it under the rug!  The author of the study will likely be drawn-and-quartered on the capital lawn... or at least fired....

Which is why I forwarded the link (and text) to my Representatives and Senators at the state and Federal levels, as well as my state Attorney General, local and state Health Departments, and a few hundred of my friends.  CA says breathing causes cancer, so a study from CA that says second-hand vape has NOTHING in it that is harmful (moreso than normal air)... is HUGE info, and must get out there!

[Walt]

35 minutes ago, Earthling789 said:

Yeah @Walt, I said that tongue-in-cheek, with a hint of sarcasm...  I have full faith that every politician with a vested interest in upholding their cash-cow of tobacco taxes, will fully rebuke this study and tout it as tainted or bias... and sweep it under the rug!  The author of the study will likely be drawn-and-quartered on the capital lawn... or at least fired....

Which is why I forwarded the link (and text) to my Representatives and Senators at the state and Federal levels, as well as my state Attorney General, local and state Health Departments, and a few hundred of my friends.  CA says breathing causes cancer, so a study from CA that says second-hand vape has NOTHING in it that is harmful (moreso than normal air)... is HUGE info, and must get out there!

Amen!  I've been taking the liberty of doing some sharing as well.  

[Edna]

Great info !! Thanks

Forwarded to my elected officials as well as certain family members