Electronic cigarettes in museums

Richard A. Baker <richard.baker<-at->ncdcr<.>gov> writes

>Now that E-cigarettes or Electronic cigarettes are popular has there
>been any research done regarding the effects of these cigarettes on
>museum environments or collections?  ...

A question recently on e-cigarettes came up on this forum at a time
I couldn't answer, but these are miniature smoke machines of a type
that we no longer use in the industry because they heat the glycols
and oil mists so high so that toxic decomposition products are
formed.  They also are not recommended except as a replacement on
stage for real cigarettes by actors training not to inhale and using
the nicotine and fragrance-free e-cigs.

I have a ton of information on all these products.  So if you need
more, it's here.

Monona Rossol, M.S., M.F.A., Industrial Hygienist
President:  Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety, Inc.
Safety Officer: Local USA829, IATSE
181 Thompson St. #23
New York NY 10012
212-777-0062


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