How Long Does Vapour Stay in The Air?

Smoke alarms are sensitive to small, airborne particles. Ionization smoke alarms trigger when particles disrupt the electricity traveling between two charged plates. Optical smoke alarms go off when particles scatter a beam of infrared light onto a light detector.

In this way, vapor and smoke have a similar effect on fire alarms.³

Several environmental factors can influence how long vape aerosol stays in the air:

Indoor air pollution due to e-cigs could potentially be reduced by enhancing ventilation and air filtration.²

Increasing temperature or decreasing relative humidity may also enhance evaporation and reduce particle size.²

There are a few ways you can minimise the impact of vaping on indoor air quality.¹

These include:

• Indoor air pollution due to e-cigs could potentially be reduced by enhancing ventilation and air filtration.²
• Choosing lower-powered devices or those that produce less vapour.

In Canada, vaping laws vary by province and municipality. Vaping is prohibited in most enclosed public spaces and workplaces. Some provinces have stricter regulations.

Always check the local regulations before vaping indoors in public spaces. Only vape outdoors and to be cautious about using vaping products around others.

Read The Ultimate Guide to Where You Can Vape Legally and Canadian Vaping Laws to learn more.

50:50 e-liquids contain an equal ratio of 50% propylene glycol to 50% vegetable glycerin. These e-liquids offer a balance between the properties of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG), providing a moderate vapour production.

You can shop Vuse vape pods in a range of flavours and assorted nicotine strengths, including mint, fruit, tobacco and berry flavours. Nicotine-free Vuse pods are also available for consumers who want to vape without nicotine.

References:

1. Health Canada.  (2018).  Risks of vaping.  Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/smoking-tobacco/vaping/risks.html.  Accessed: 5 September 2024.
2. Li, L.; Lin, Y.; Xia, T. and Zhu, Y.  (2020).  Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on Indoor Air Quality and Health.  Annual Review of Public Health, 41(1), pp.363–380.  doi: https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-040119-094043.
3. 1.    Kauff Manco.  (2018).  Can Vapes Or Cigarettes Trigger A Fire Alarm Or Sprinklers?  Available from: https://www.kauffmanco.net/blog/will-vapes-cigarettes-trigger-fire-alarm/.  Accessed: 5 September 2024.