Combustion, Emissions and Toxicological Studies
Cigarette smoke is an extremely complex and hazardous aerosol. It contains more than 7,500 individual chemicals, of which 150 are known to be harmful and more than 60 are known carcinogens.[1,2,3]
"Combustion equals complexity. Our Smokeless Products are shown not to combust. Without combustion our Smokeless Products have fewer chemicals present in their aerosols/extractions. The chemicals that are present are often greatly reduced compared to those found in cigarette smoke."
Dr Sandra Costigan
Head of Analytical and Preclinical Research, Global Life Sciences
Smoke is formed when a cigarette is lit and its tobacco and paper combusts (burns). This process happens at temperatures of up to 950°C and combustion will continue if there is enough tobacco (fuel) and oxygen available. If there is insufficient fuel, oxygen or heat, combustion will not occur.[4]
