Butane is the primary gas found in most standard lighters. Reducing exposure to toxins like butane, goes a long way toward reducing the overall accumulation of toxins in the body.
When used in products for consumers, butane is classified as an allergen. Butane is an irritant to the eyes, lungs, and skin. Delicate lung tissue can be irritated by inhaling butane. Which could contribute to coughing and other symptoms associated with smoking.
According to the Government of Western Australia’s Drug and Alcohol Office, butane inhaled in large amounts can cause a depressed respiratory system which could lead to suffocation. They also argue that inhaling butane can cause spasms in the larynx which could result in choking or suffocation.
Butane is considered low-toxicity. The butane is burned off by the flame once you ignite your lighter, even more so when a torch lighter is used. It is still possible for small amounts of the gas to be inhaled into the lungs. For regular smokers, this constant exposure to even small doses of the toxin, can contribute to the overall decline of one’s health.
Limiting butane exposure is one way to easily reduce the overall body burden. Here are a few simple ways to avoid inhaling butane:
- Use matches
- Use hemp wick (this makes for the best-tasting smoke, anyway)
- Use a plasma lighter (uses an electric current, not butane)
- Use a torch lighter (more likely to burn off butane)
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