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. 2016 Jun 1;124(6):A115.
doi: 10.1289/ehp.124-A115.

On the Vapor Trail: Examining the Chemical Content of E-Cigarette Flavorings

Carrie Arnold
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On the Vapor Trail: Examining the Chemical Content of E-Cigarette Flavorings

Carrie Arnold. Environ Health Perspect. .
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New findings suggest diacetyl and related chemicals could be widespread in e-juice, but it’s too soon to say how that may or may not translate into human health effects. © Adél Békefi/Getty
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