Particulate matter emissions of less harmful-looking super-slim size cigarettes appealing to women: a laser spectrometric analysis of second-hand smoke

Braun, Markus; Langenstein, Amelie; Klingelhöfer, Doris; Zulauf, N.; Müller, Ruth; Groneberg, David A.

doi:10.1007/s11356-019-07032-7

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“…Two cigarillo brands emitted less PM, and three brands showed similar PM values compared to the reference cigarette. These variations of PM emissions relative to the reference cigarette are consistent with previous ToPIQ studies on cigarettes, where different brands showed likewise more or fewer PM emissions compared to the reference cigarette within a similar range of percentage variation [29,31,34]. Our results differ slightly from studies of particle emissions of six cigars, three cigarillos, and four cigarettes performed in an unventilated 20 m 3 chamber [35].…”

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High particulate matter burden by cigarillos: A laser spectrometric analysis of second-hand smoke of common brands with and without filter

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Although the global tobacco market of cigarillos is substantial, little is known about their particulate matter (PM) emissions. For exposure risk assessment of cigarillos, the PM fractions PM10, PM2.5, and PM1 of eight cigarillo brands (four with filters) and a reference cigarette were measured. For this purpose, second-hand smoke was generated by an automatic smoke pump in a measuring chamber with a volume of 2.88 m³. The mean particle concentrations of the cigarillos ranged from 2783 μg/m³ to 6686 μg/m³ for PM10, from 2767 μg/m³ to 6585 μg/m³ for PM2.5, and from 2441 to 4680 μg/m³ for PM1. Mean concentrations of the reference cigarette for PM10, PM2.5, and PM1 were 4400 μg/m³, 4335 μg/m³, and 3289 μg/m³, respectively. Filter-tipped cigarillos showed between 5% and 38% lower PM10 and PM2.5 levels, respectively, and between 4% and 30% lower PM1 levels. Our findings show generally high PM emissions for all investigated tobacco products. Therefore, the declaration of PM amounts to government authorities should be mandatory for all tobacco products. Policymakers should ensure that corresponding information will be provided in the future.

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“…The main focus in this study, as in previous ToPIQ-studies, was on the comparison of PM data between the investigated tobacco products and the reference cigarette [ 13 , 14 , 29 , 31 , 34 , 61 ]. Reporting the percentage deviation to the reference cigarette allows comparing the results of ToPIQ-studies with each other.…”

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High particulate matter burden by cigarillos: A laser spectrometric analysis of second-hand smoke of common brands with and without filter

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“…This study, much like to previous ToPIQ studies, focused on the comparison of the investigated tobacco products with a reference cigarette [14][15][16][17]24,31,43,59]. Especially for comparison with guideline values or other investigations, the absolute data are stated.…”

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High Particulate Matter Burden of Cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates and Germany: Are There Country-Specific Differences?

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Al-Qaysi

Klingelhöfer

et al. 2020

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Although the big tobacco companies offer the same cigarette brands across countries, little is known about the potential regional differences of the particulate matter (PM) emissions of apparently equal brands. PM emissions of three cigarette brands (Marlboro Gold, Winston Red resp. Classic, Parliament Platinum resp. Night Blue) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Germany were analysed. Second-hand smoke was produced in a 2.88 m3 measuring cabin by an automatic environmental tobacco smoke emitter. PM size fractions PM10, PM2.5, and PM1 were detected in real-time using laser aerosol spectrometry. Depending on the PM fraction Marlboro cigarettes from UAE showed 33%–35% higher PM amounts. Moreover, Winston cigarettes from UAE showed distinctly higher PM values (28–31%) than the German counterparts. The “lighter” Parliament from UAE emitted 3%–9% more PM than the German one. The measured mean PM10 values laid between 778 and 1163 µg/m3 (mean PM2.5: 777–1161 µg/m3; mean PM1: 724–1074 µg/m3). That means smoking in enclosed rooms causes massive PM burden. The PM emission of equal or similar tobacco products from different countries can differ distinctly. Hence, the declaration of PM emission values, besides nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide amounts, should be obligatory worldwide. Furthermore, complete information about the ingredients and production processes of tobacco products should be provided to health officials and the public. This can help to minimise or ban substances or product designs that make smoking even more harmful, and to enhance the awareness of the risks of smoking.

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Switching behaviors toward green brands: evidence from emerging economy

Kazmi

Shahbaz

Mubarik

et al. 2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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Particulate matter emissions of less harmful-looking super-slim size cigarettes appealing to women: a laser spectrometric analysis of second-hand smoke

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High particulate matter burden by cigarillos: A laser spectrometric analysis of second-hand smoke of common brands with and without filter

High particulate matter burden by cigarillos: A laser spectrometric analysis of second-hand smoke of common brands with and without filter

High Particulate Matter Burden of Cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates and Germany: Are There Country-Specific Differences?

Switching behaviors toward green brands: evidence from emerging economy

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