Safety Report on the Ruyan® e-cigarette Cartridge and Inhaled aerosol

Introduction:
This text provides a safety report on the Ruyan e-cigarette cartridge and inhaled aerosol, conducted by health New Zealand Ltd. The report includes various tests performed on the e-cigarette's nicotine refill cartridge by seven leading government, university, and commercial laboratories in New Zealand and Canada.

Key Points:

* The Ruyan e-cigarette is designed to be a safe alternative to smoking.
* Propylene glycol, the main component of the cartridge liquid, is virtually non-toxic and safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 50%.
* The cartridge liquid does not contain tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNas) at harmful levels.
* The e-cigarette cartridge liquid does not behave like tobacco and does not contain any harmful substances derived from tobacco.
* The mist or aerosol produced by the e-cigarette contains propylene glycol, nicotine, and trace amounts of other substances, but no carbon monoxide or other harmful gases produced by tobacco smoke.
* The risk of cross-infection from using the e-cigarette is low, and the mist or aerosol does not pose a risk to bystanders.
* The manufacturer's instructions should discourage cigarette sharing to prevent the transfer of infectious diseases.
* The cartridge liquid is not hazardous to health, if used as intended.

Main Message:
The Ruyan e-cigarette is a safe alternative to smoking, with no harmful substances derived from tobacco. The cartridge liquid and aerosol produced by the e-cigarette are safe for use and do not pose a risk to users or bystanders. The manufacturer's instructions should be followed to ensure safe use and prevent the transfer of infectious diseases.

Laugesen, Murray. “Safety Report on the Ruyan® E-Cigarette Cartridge and Inhaled aerosol,” 2008.