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Nicotine is very toxic if ingested in large doses. It is NOT a carcinogen.
Nicotine is not classified as a carcinogen.
The first fundamental rule of toxicology is that it's not the toxin, but the dose. Water and oxygen, like all chemicals, are toxic, even lethal, in the appropriate dose. The general consensus is that "40-60 mg (0.5-1.0 mg/kg) of nicotine CAN be a lethal dosage for adult humans" (taken in one dose orally). It is broken down fairly rapidly by the human body, having an elimination half life of 1-2 hours.
The pharmaceutical industry is researching the use of nicotine for pain relief, relief of anxiety and depression, improvement in concentration and performance in those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; relief of some of the symptoms of acute schizophrenia; relief of some of the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome; relief of some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease; and relief of some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Nicotinic pesticides are approved for organic farming.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agopure nicotine is more deadly. only 60 mg pure nicotine is fatal to you. if 100 mg then death for sure...
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What is the component in tobacco smoke that is considered to be carcinogenic?
Nicotine is the main carcinogenic component in tobacco.
Is Nicotine a pure substance or mixture?
Nicotine is a pure compound.
Is nicotine a carcinogen?
The results of one FDA review of 18 different e-cigarette cartridges found toxic and carcinogenic (cancer producing) chemicals in some but not others. All but one of the cartridges labeled "no nicotine" did, in fact, contain nicotine. It is the nicotine that is addictive. And using e-cigs do not reduce the urge to smoke.
Does pure nicotine contain carbon monoxide?
Pure nicotine doesn't contain carbon monoxide.
Can nicoten give you cancer?
Nicotine has been shown in some studies to be 'Carcinogenic'( cancer-causing )!
What is the taste of pure nicotine?
Death.
What are the methods to obtain pure nicotine?
There are several methods to extracting and or obtaining pure nicotine. Many times you can extract the nicotine with normal house hold chenicals and products. Nicotine is a very hazardous material and handling of raw or pure nicotine is very hazardous. Make sure you read all information carefully before trying the extraction.
Does cocaine have nicotine in it?
No, cocaine does not contain nicotine, it is a pure substance. it is very addictive though
Do the e-cigarettes have tobacco juice in them?
No. They contain pure nicotine.
Can nicotine gum cause cancer?
Nicotine does not cause cancer. Nicotine causes addiction, which makes it increasingly difficult for a smoker to quit. It is other chemicals within tobacco that damage cells and may cause cancer.
What the three compounds in cigarette smoke?
Carbon monoxide, Tar, and nicotine. There are actually over 2000 additional compouds that are released from burning tobacco most of which are carcinogenic.
Do cigars contain enough nicotine for 2 lethal doses of nicotine if it is injected?
If injected directly into a vein in pure form, absolutely.
