Liquid Nicotine for E-Cigarettes Poses Danger


Just a tiny amount of liquid nicotine can cause vomiting or seizures - and even a diluted amount can kill a small child. Yet, liquid nicotine is being sold legally, with no regulations, as the main ingredient in refillable “e-cigarettes.” The New York Times says reports of accidental poisonings are soaring. One poison control center director says many people seem unaware of the dangers posed by the liquids.

SOURCE: New York Times

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