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E-cigarettes can contain up to 10 times the carcinogens of cigarettes New research has revealed that e-cigarettes can contain up to 10 times the amount of carcinogens of regular cigarettes, which has brought the claim that these devices are a healthier alternative to smoking into serious contention. A government-funded study in Japan has revealed that e-cigarettes - electronic devices designed to replace traditional cigarettes - contain high levels of chemicals that have been linked to the development of cancer. E-cigarettes contain flavoured liquid, which is heated electronically and the resulting vapour inhaled to produce a tobacco flavour without the harmful smoke. According to Justin McCurry at The Guardian, researchers from the Health Ministry of Japan decided to investigate this liquid by testing several brand of e-cigarettes using a machine that inhaled 10 sets of 15 puffs. They discovered that several brands contain the known carcinogens formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. "