[simplechamp]

ClodMaxx: The two substances you are referring to are propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. Those are the base substances they use and then add nicotine and flavorings. I don't think they are alcohols, but could be chemically similar. Have to ask a chemist! The propylene glycol is the same stuff they use in those party fog machines. Both the PG and VG are used in all kinds of different products, including foods.

I was reading a bit about the New York legislation. Apparently their issues are that they are unregulated ingredients (but I guess real cigs are fine, as long as you know exactly how many deadly chemicals are in it), they are targeted to minors, and they are marketed as smoking cessation products without being approved for such purposes.