Tests have found vapes sold in Queensland contain heavy metals which are 'toxic to reproduction' and may 'cause neurological anomalies'. 9News
contain heavy metals which are "toxic to reproduction" and may "cause neurological anomalies".
"Lab tests were performed for the presence of nicotine plus other substances including carbonyl compounds, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides and heavy metals," a Queensland government statement said.All samples contained nicotine, formaldehyde , acetaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, arsenic and zinc.
Some of those heavy metals are known to be "carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction and development and cause neurological anomalies".Some of those heavy metals are know to be "carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction and development and cause neurological anomalies".Only vapes prescribed by healthcare professionals are legal.
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