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Rapid Profiling of VOCs and SVOCs in e-Cigarette Vapors for Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control

Rapid Profiling of VOCs and SVOCs in e-Cigarette Vapors for Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control

19 Jun 2016

This application note describes a simple, quick TD-based approach for the sampling and analysis of target compounds (such as nicotine, impurities and flavor compounds) in vapors from flavored e-cigarettes. Used in conjunction with GC–MS analysis, the result is a versatile screening method for tackling the challenge of regulatory compliance and quality control in this rapidly expanding industry.

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