• MalReynolds@slrpnk.net
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    20 hours ago

    Nope, PolyEtheleneGlycol (PG) is the carrier in Ventolin inhalers. Glycerine (VG) is something the body knows how to handle because it’s the chemical backbone of triglyceride, the most common form of human fat. VG and PG are the usual bases in ejuice.

    Valid point for the majority of flavours though (maybe 1-5% by volume), although mint is likely fine and used in some medical contexts and for some reason tobacco flavour is prescribed in Australia, probably because it’s disgusting.

    • kieron115@startrek.website
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      9 hours ago

      Each milliliter of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution 0.083% contains 0.83 mg of albuterol (as 1 mg of albuterol sulfate) in an isotonic, sterile, aqueous solution containing sodium chloride; sulfuric acid is used to adjust the pH to between 3 and 5. Albuterol sulfate inhalation solution 0.083% contains no sulfiting agents or preservatives.

      Seems like they just use pH-adjusted salt water for it? Been looking for more data but I’m having trouble finding anything that isn’t behind stupid paywalls.

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      16 hours ago

      Don’t forget the massive fog machines, that are allowed indoor in crowded rooms, because of how safe they are.