Hearing the word lead and cartridge in the same sentence is certainly alarming. If you are an avid vaper, or just someone who takes a couple hits now and then, it is important to know what you are sucking into your lungs. It should be mentioned that some studies have proven without a doubt that lead can leak into a vape cartridge and subsequently into the oil that you smoke.
As the vape industry is still young and developing, there is unfortunately not much standardization when it comes to vape quality and safety standards. For example, in the United State, there is no federal regulation on vape products. This means that safety regulations for vape products are established at the state level, which can lead to a lot of differing and confusing rules across the country. First, let's start with the basics.
Is there lead in a vape cartridge?
Even if it is a very small amount, a lot of vapes do contain small traces of lead. This is because vape cartridges are made from a combination of glass, metal, and ceramic. The metal used to hold the cartridge in place is what can sometimes contain small traces of lead. Lead is put into these metals in order to make the metal more malleable.
Should I be worried about lead in my vape cartridge?
The answer to this question is dependent on the supplier of your vape products. If you bought your vape from an unregistered vape producer, or from a random person at a pop up stand, there is certainly the possibility that the manufacturer is not following proper safety precautions. Because of this, we want to stress again and again how important it is to buy your vape products from a verified and trusted supplier. Trusted suppliers should be able to provide you with lab results from their tests. At cartridge supply co, we make sure all of our cartridges are tested for lead and heavy metals to ensure that our products align with all safety protocols.
How does lead get into your vape oil?
If you have a vape that has a high level of lead, it can easily leak into your vape cartridge and then into your lungs. The lead actually reaches the vape oil not from the cartridge itself, but from the coils. When the coils are heated up, it can release some its lead and it will seep into the oil. This is why it is extremely important to ensure that every part of your vape is bought from a reliable vendor. Trust us when we say that you are way better off in the long run paying an extra $20-$30 for a vape that you know is safe vs. buying a cheap vape that could endanger your health. The reason some vapes are cheaper is because the supplier circumvents the necessary safety precautions and tests, leading to a product that is unreliable and unsafe.
Are there vapes without lead?
The one advantage of the vape industry being so young is that it is very malleable and open to change, especially when it comes to health concerns. Vape suppliers and designers are constantly looking for ways to make their products safer. Recently, there has been a trend among vape manufactures to produce products that are 100% lead free. This is done by replacing all of the metal with ceramic, which does not contain any lead. Our ceramic cartridges are some of our most popular products and we encourage you to check them out!