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ArticleChemical research in toxicology2024

Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents in E-Liquids and Aerosols from Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).

Samantha M Reilly, Tianrong Cheng, Charles Feng, Matthew J Walters

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Article in Chemical research in toxicology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  5. Effects of E-Cigarette (e-cig) Aerosols on Mutagenesis in Selected Organs in a C57International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Samantha M ReillyOffice of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993-0002, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-6855-5748
Tianrong ChengOffice of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993-0002, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-0415-5520
Charles FengOffice of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993-0002, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-1780-3438
Matthew J WaltersOffice of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993-0002, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In 2012, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published an established list of 93 harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) targeting four tobacco product types (cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, smokeless tobacco). In 2016, the FDA finalized the deeming rule to regulate electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). However, knowledge gaps exist regarding whether certain HPHCs are present in ENDS e-liquids and aerosols. We identified and addressed these gaps by conducting literature searches and then experimentally quantifying HPHCs in the e-liquid and aerosol of 37 ENDS brands based on gaps in the literature. The literature searches identified 66 e-liquid HPHCs and 68 aerosol HPHCs that have limited to no information regarding the quantifiability of these constituents. A contracted ISO 17025 accredited laboratory performed the HPHC quantifications. The availability of validated analytical methods in the contracted laboratory determined the HPHCs included in the study scope (63/66 for e-liquids, 64/68 for aerosols). Combining the results from the quantifications and literature searches, 36 (39%) and 34 (37%) HPHCs were found quantifiable (≥limit of quantification [LOQ]) in ENDS e-liquids and aerosols, respectively, with 25 HPHCs being quantifiable in both matrices. Quantifiability results imply potential HPHC transfers between matrices, leaching from components, or formations from aerosol generation. The study results can inform the scientific basis for manufacturers and regulators regarding regulatory requirements for HPHC reporting. The HPHC quantities can also inform evaluations of the public health impact of ENDS and public communications regarding ENDS health risks.

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AerosolsElectronic Nicotine Delivery SystemsHumansNicotineAerosolsNicotine

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PMID38924487
PMCPMC11256903

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