<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Using cigarettes of different circumference but a constant packing density, the effect of circumference on the rate of formation (ratio of total delivery to the weight loss of tobacco during puffs) of various components was investigated. The rates of formation of CO and HCN increased and that of B[a]P decreased with decreasing circumference, while those of CO2, NO and vapour phase CH3CHO were independent of circumference. The differences in the effect of circumference on the rate of formation of CO, B[a]P and HCN can be explained by differences in their thermal formation during puffs.</p></abstract>

Using cigarettes of different circumference but a constant packing density, the effect of circumference on the rate of formation (ratio of total delivery to the weight loss of tobacco during puffs) of various components was investigated. The rates of formation of CO and HCN increased and that of B[a]P decreased with decreasing circumference, while those of CO2, NO and vapour phase CH3CHO were independent of circumference. The differences in the effect of circumference on the rate of formation of CO, B[a]P and HCN can be explained by differences in their thermal formation during puffs.

Effect of Cigarette Circumference on Formation Rates of Various Components in Mainstream Smoke

Central Research Institute, Japan Tobacco Inc., Yokohama, Japan

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Using cigarettes of different circumference but a constant packing density, the effect of circumference on the rate of formation (ratio of total delivery to...

Effect of Cigarette Circumference on Formation Rates of Various Components in Mainstream Smoke

Published Online: Jan 06, 2015

Page range: 81 - 87

Received: Feb 26, 1985

Accepted: Jul 10, 1985

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0559

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