 | ABS | Vaping |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | |
| CAS number | 9003-56-9 | |
| Molecular formula | (C8H8·C4H6·C3H3N)n | |
| Uses | Pipes, instruments, canoes, luggage, appliances, toys | |
| Contains phthalates No Yes | No | |
| Contains BPA | No | |
| Properties | Tough, rigid, low cost. | |
| ChemSpider | 23143 | |
| Related compounds | Acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene (monomers) | |
| Introduction | Vaping refers to the use of pseudo- or e-cigarettes that simulate the experience of smoking without exposure to the health risk of smoking. | |
| Medium | Electronic cigarette, personal vaporizer (PV), or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). | |
| Consists of | A battery-powered device with liquid cartridge containing nicotine, solvents and flavors, battery, heating element. | |
| Usage Restrictions | Usage is largely unrestricted but more restrictions possible in the future. Illegal in some countries, like Singapore and Malaysia. | |
| Contains Nicotine? | Usually, but there are nicotine-free liquids as well. | |
| Addictive? | Yes, in the case of nicotine liquids. | |
| Tar? | No | |
| Carbon Monoxide? | No | |
| Lingering Odor? | No | |
| Long-Term Health Risks | Nicotine addiction when using liquids with nicotine. Long-term risks are unknown, but thought to be relatively low. | |
| Second-Hand Risks | So far, there is no evidence of harmful secondhand exposure. | |
| Birth Defects | Unknown. |
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