FILTRONA SCIENTIFIC SERVICES TO SHARE ITS KNOWLEDGE ON THE POTENTIAL FOR HARM REDUCTION IN CIGARETTES AT TABEXPO 2011

Source from:  TABEXPO 10/11/2011

Filtrona Scientific Services, part of Filtrona plc, will share its latest research into the potential for harm reduction in cigarettes at TABEXPO 2011, taking place in Prague this November. On 15th November Dr Mike Taylor, Director of Scientific Development at Filtrona Scientific Services, will present a paper on this critical issue and explore questions on how harm reduction can be achieved in the cigarettes of the future.

At present there is no clear definition on what constitutes a 'reduced harm' cigarette, with scientific opinion divided. In his presentation Dr Taylor will begin by examining what constitutes a harmful compound, before moving on to examining current scientific opinion on how harmful compounds in cigarettes and smoke can be reduced. Methods for the reduction of tar and other constituents of smoke in cigarettes will be explored in depth, including an analysis of the three main methods for yield reduction. Dr Taylor will also highlight the importance of filters in reducing harmful compounds in cigarettes. This will include an assessment of the role of multi-segment filters in improving filtration. In addition a comparison of granular absorbents, such as carbon, ion exchange resins and silica gel will be provided. For information on TABEXPO 2011 please visit www.tabexpo.org. Enditem