The research on coolants in electronic cigarettes conducted by Dr. Ester Omaiye, a recent ETOX graduate, ETOX faculty member Prue Talbot and collaborators has recently been published the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, and highlighted in UCR News. In their research, the investigators examined 16 disposable Puff-type of devices to identify their components, including 126 flavor chemicals, synthetic coolants, and nicotine concentrations. As indicated in the news release, "synthetic cooling agents, like WS-23, provide a cooling sensation". Among other things, their research showed that “...the concentrations of WS-23 used in Puff ECs are high enough to produce adverse health effects with chronic use”. Our congratulations to Ester and Prue for this recognition of their work.
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