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Disposable Vape Pen (e-cigarette) — household safety profile

Severe risk

Single-use disposable vape pens (Elf Bar, Lost Mary, JUUL disposable, etc.).

What is this product?

Single-use disposable vape pens (Elf Bar, Lost Mary, JUUL disposable, etc.). Contains lithium-ion battery, nicotine salt e-liquid, propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin carrier, flavorings, and heating coil (nichrome or kanthal). Heavy metal leaching from coil (Cr, Ni, Pb, Cu) into aerosol. Flavoring chemicals (diacetyl → bronchiolitis obliterans; benzaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde → cytotoxic). EVALI outbreak (2019) linked to vitamin E acetate in THC vapes. Youth epidemic: 2.5M US middle/high schoolers. E-waste crisis from 150M+ disposables/year.

What's in it

Click any compound name for its full safety profile, regulatory consensus, and exposure data.

Addictive Substance

  • Fenthion — Salt form for higher bioavailability; 20-50mg/mL; lethal to children at small doses

Safer alternatives

  • FDA-approved nicotine replacement (patch, gum, lozenge)
  • Smoking cessation counseling
  • Not starting

Frequently asked questions

What's in Disposable Vape Pen (e-cigarette)?

This product type can contain: Nicotine, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.

Are there safer alternatives to Disposable Vape Pen (e-cigarette)?

Yes — consider: FDA-approved nicotine replacement (patch, gum, lozenge); Smoking cessation counseling; Not starting. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.

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