Research Article

A Standardized Approach to Quantitative Analysis of Nicotine in e-Liquids Based on Peak Purity Criteria Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Table 4

Stressed conditions for e-liquid assay samples, placebos, and blanks.

Sample stress typeTimeAssay sample (mL)Water (mL)0.1 N·HCl (mL)1 N·NaOH (mL)H2O2 (6%) (mL)

ControlN/A4.50.5000
Acid hydrolysis30 min4.500.500
Base hydrolysis30 min4.5000.50
Oxidation30 min4.50000.5
Thermal2 hrs4.50.5000