Lipids ANALYSIS
Vitamin E acetate, vegetable glycerol, propylene glycol, and other lipids are additives that can be found in some vape products. These lipids can upset the natural function of surfactants protecting the lungs. An accumulation of lipids in the lungs could lead to pneumonia or death.
What instrument do we use?
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) from Agilent Technologies.
What products can we test?
Vape products
Why testing for Vitamin E Acetate is important:
Recent investigations by the CDC and FDA have linked vitamin E acetate to thousands of lung injury cases across the United States. Screening vape products for Vitamin E Acetate and other additives helps to ensure products are safe for consumption.
