67d ago

Chinese Vapes Contain Potent Nicotine Analogs

China Chinese vape makers 6-methyl-nicotine US regulations Big Tobacco

Chinese vape manufacturers are selling products containing 6-methyl-nicotine and other nicotine analogs that are potentially more potent than nicotine. These chemicals were researched by major tobacco companies but never commercialized.

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Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine

rss:wiredtech67d ago wire ×2 kagi ↗

Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.

Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine

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