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PREMIER

Abstract

Reports on technical specifications of the Premier construction. Shows labeled drawing of Premier components, and details actions of each. Reports that the heat source for Premier is a "high purity carbon element" that "is quite difficult to light, produces an unpleasant odour if lit with a match, difficult to extinguish before it has completely burnt down, and produces relatively high levels of CO when smoked." States that the insulator, which surrounds the fuel rod, "is made of glass fibres with an average diameter of 8 [micrometers]. . .greater than the size range defined by the World Health Organisation for respirable fibres." Notes that the added flavor of Premier, "predominately raspberry ketone and chocolate" was one of the major reasons for the product's failure with consumers. Reports that the role of the polypropylene part of the dual filter is "to filter any potential particles or fibres, without removing flavour from the smoke." Notes that the filter has "some ventilation." Analyzes the mainstream smoke produced by Premier, emphasizing the low number of compounds present in the mainstream particulate and mainstream vapor phases, respectively, when compared to a "reference" cigarette. Notes that "similar results are obtained for the sidestream analyses."

Fields

Type

Report

Company

British American Tobacco Co.

Site

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Named Organization

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (Cigarette manufacturer (Camel, Winston, Doral))

Cigarette manufacturer (Camel, Winston, Doral)

World Health Organization (Concerned with global public health)

International organization concered with public health worldwide

Brand

Premier (RJR)

Eclipse (Successor of RJR's Premier)

Premier II

Thesaurus Term

Cigarette Design

Safer Cigarettes

Filter Design

Additives

Smoke Analysis