Are Cyclone Pods Products Safe?
Our Commitment to Transparency
We send every product to an independent lab before it ships. The reports are public — download them above.
Our vape liquid contains three ingredients: VG, PG, and food-grade flavorings. No nicotine. No diacetyl. No vitamin E acetate. The lab confirmed all of that under Work Order #2503988.
We've published these results since 2018. If a brand won't show you theirs, ask why.
What We Test For
How We Test
Our most recent analysis was performed by Legend Technical Services, Inc. (WO# 2503988), an independent laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Samples are analyzed using a Waters Acquity H Class UPLC with Triple Quadrupole Mass Detector via LC-MS/MS, in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 standards.
Each sample is prepared in a Class A volumetric flask with 50/50 Water/Methanol and 0.1% ammonium hydroxide diluent for precise detection down to 0.063 µg/g.
Lab Testing Results Summary
Lab Results at a Glance
| Analyte | Method | Detection limit | Result (Gust Pro & Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine | LC-MS/MS | 0.063 µg/g | 15 of 16 products Not Detected (ND) |
| Diacetyl | OSHA 1012 | — | 0% — Not Detected (all products) |
| Vitamin E acetate | LC-MS/MS | — | Not Detected (all products) |
| Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) | USP 232 | — | Below safety thresholds |
| Pesticide residues | Multi-residue screen | — | Not Detected |
| Microbiological (bacteria, yeast, mold) | USP 61 | — | Within safe limits |
ND = Not Detected (below the instrument Limit of Detection). Method: LC-MS/MS via Waters Acquity H Class UPLC. Full per-product results in the downloadable PDF report above.
2026 Heavy Metals & Carbonyl Panel
In July 2026 we sent six of our best-selling flavors — Gust Pro Blue Razz, Piña Colada, and Lychee Aloe, plus Lightning Watermelon Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, and Cinnamon Churro — to Legend Technical Services, Inc. (ISO 17025, St. Paul, MN) for a dedicated heavy-metals and carbonyl screen (Work Order #2602062). Every heavy metal came back non-detect. Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione — the two compounds tied to “popcorn lung” — were non-detect in all six.
| Metal | Method | Limit of quantitation | Result (all six flavors) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | ICP/MS | 0.10 µg/g | Not detected (<0.10 µg/g) |
| Cadmium | ICP/MS | 0.10 µg/g | Not detected (<0.10 µg/g) |
| Lead | ICP/MS | 0.13 µg/g | Not detected (<0.13 µg/g) |
| Mercury | ICP/MS | 0.050 µg/g | Not detected (<0.050 µg/g) |
| Compound | Result across all six flavors |
|---|---|
| 2,3-Butanedione (diacetyl) | Not detected |
| 2,3-Pentanedione | Not detected |
| Acetoin | Not detected |
| 2-Furaldehyde | Not detected |
| Acetaldehyde | Trace — up to 4.7 µg/g (ND in most) |
| Acetone | Trace — 6.0–9.3 µg/g |
| Acrolein | Trace — up to 1.1 µg/g (ND in most) |
| Butyraldehyde | Trace — up to 1.4 µg/g |
| Crotonaldehyde | Trace — up to 0.78 µg/g (ND in most) |
| Formaldehyde | Trace — 0.74–13 µg/g |
“Not detected” means below the laboratory limit of quantitation (LOQ). Trace carbonyls such as acetaldehyde, acetone, and formaldehyde are normal byproducts of heating vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG) and are reported here in full — we do not claim zero carbonyls. The compounds specifically linked to bronchiolitis obliterans (“popcorn lung”), diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione, were non-detect in all six flavors. Heavy metals by ICP/MS (EPA 3050B); carbonyls by UPLC/UV. Full per-flavor values are in the downloadable 2026 report above.
We use Legend Technical Services, Inc., an independent accredited laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their credentials and contact information are listed on each report.
Every product batch is tested before it's released for sale. We don't skip batches — consistency is key.
The FDA doesn't approve vape products. Our base ingredients — VG, PG, food-grade flavorings — are FDA-recognized as safe (GRAS). We test independently through Legend Technical Services (ISO 17025) to verify what's in the bottle matches what's on the label.
Yes! Contact our support team with your batch number and we'll provide the corresponding lab report.
Not Detected (ND) means the substance was below the Limit of Detection (LOD) of the testing equipment — essentially zero. Our LC-MS/MS analysis can detect nicotine down to 0.063 micrograms per gram.