What is a personal vaporizor or, E-cigarette - exactly?

Excellent question. Let's start at the beginning with a little history.
The electronic cigarette was first developed with a registered patent, in April 2003 by SBT Co. Ltd., in Beijing. In 2004, Ruyan took over the project to further develop the emerging technology and absorbed SBT. Their name was changed to SBT RUYAN Technology & Development Co., Ltd. In May 2004, Ruyan sold the first electronic cigarette in China. In its first 3 years of production, SBT RUYAN saw steady increases in sales, from $1.7 million USD in 2004 to $17 million USD in 2005, and $37 million USD in 2006.

In April 2006, the electronic cigarette was released in Europe, making its debut in Austria. After its introduction, the product was adapted to the European market and marketed in UK. In 2007, Reuters visited SBT RUYAN in Beijing, which drew media attention to the technology. Since that time, the expansion of the product and the various devices supporting personal vaporizing has been rapid and widespread.

The device it self is battery-powered and provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution. It is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. In addition to nicotine delivery, this vapor also provides a flavor and physical sensation similar to that of inhaled tobacco smoke, while no tobacco, smoke, or combustion is actually involved in its operation.

PVs or electronic cigarettes usually take the form of some manner of elongated tube, though many are designed to resemble the outward appearance of real smoking products, like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Most electronic cigarettes are reusable devices with replaceable and refillable parts. A number of disposable and re-usable electronic cigarettes have been developed with improvements and variations focusing on different aspects of the experience along the way.  

Our cartridges contain some or all of the following.

Nicotine - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine - there's a lot of information on this well known substance here.

Propylene glycol - is an organic compound (a diol or double alcohol). It is a colorless, nearly odorless, clear, viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste, hygroscopic (attracts and absorbs water molecules) and miscible (mixed in ratio) with water.

Vegetable glycerin - is an organic compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydrophilic hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. The glycerol substructure is a central component of many lipids. Glycerol is sweet-tasting and of low toxicity.

Ethyl maltol - is an organic compound that is common as a flavourant in some confectionaries. It is related to the more common flavorant maltol by replacement of the methyl group by an ethyl group. It is a white solid with a sweet smell that can be described as caramalized sugar and cooked fruit

Acetylpyrazine - is used in the creation and/or manufacturing of flavor and fragrance agents and found in various foods such as beef, coffee and popcorn.

Guaiacol - is a naturally occurring organic compound. This colourless aromatic oil is derived from guaiacum or wood creosote. Samples darken upon exposure to air and light. Guaiacol is present in wood smoke, resulting from the pyrolysis of lignin. The compound contributes to the flavor of many compounds, e.g. roasted coffee.

Natural and artificial flavoring and coloring.

Product Warning

Warning:  Nicotine is an addictive substance. This product has not been approved by the U.S. FDA as a cessation device and therefore should not be used to quit smoking. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent or mitigate any disease or medical condition or offer any therapeutic benefit. Do not use this product if you are under the legal age of smoking in your state or if you are sensitive to nicotine or inhalants. Do not use this product if you have or if you are at risk of having any respiratory conditions, heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. Consult your doctor before use if you have any medical conditions. Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Discontinue use of this product immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, a weak or rapid heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea or any other negative physical symptom.

If any of the aforementioned symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. Ingestion of the non-vaporized concentrated ingredients in the cartridge can be poisonous. Ingestion of certain pieces may present a choking hazard.

 

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