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Leaked nicotine is a poisoning hazard for the user of electronic cigarettes, as well as others around them, particularly children."[103] Cannabinoid-enriched e-liquids require lengthy, complex processing, some being readily available online despite lack of quality control, expiry date, conditions of preservation, or any toxicological and clinical assessment.[104] It is assumed that vaporizing cannabinoids at lower temperatures is safer because it produces smaller amounts of toxicants than the hot combustion of a cannabis cigarette.[104] The health effects specific to vaping these cannabis preparations is largely unknown.[104] Fires, explosions, and other battery-related malfunctions Concern exists from the risk of injury associated with e-cigarette explosions for adults and children.[17] The exact causes of such incidents are not yet clear.[18] Most e-cigarettes use lithium batteries, the improper use of which may result in accidents.[21] Most fires caused by vaporing devices are a result of the lithium batteries becoming too hot and igniting.[105] Defective e-cigarette batteries have been known to cause fires and explosions.[106] The chance of an e-cigarette blast resulting in burns and projectile harms greatly rises when using low-quality batteries, if stored incorrectly or was altered by the user.[107] Inexpensive manufacturing with poor quality control could account for some of the explosions.[108] It has been recommended that manufacturing quality standards be imposed in order to prevent such accidents.[21] Better product design and standards could probably reduce some of the risks.[16] It is recommended that users be informed of appropriate charging and storage methods.[109] In the event the lithium ion substances leak from the battery as a result of an e-cigarette blast, first aid is recommended to prevent additional chemical reaction.[109] An e-cigarette blast can induce serious burns and harms that need thorough and lengthy medical treatment particularly when a device goes off in hands, mouths, or pockets.[110] A 2017 review found "The electrolyte liquid within the lithium ion battery cells is at risk for overheating, thus building pressure that may exceed the capacity of the battery casing
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