Vaping 101: What Teens and Parents Need to Know GUIDE, Inc. Dangers of Vaping *Did you know that smoking 1 vape pod is the equivalent of smoking 1 pack of cigarettes. *Vape pods can have dangerous chemicals in them including formaldehyde, acetone and Community Request Diacetyl Center for Research on Ingredient Safety Vaping refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling aerosol, often called vapor, produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device. These devices heat a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and