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TAR, NICOTINE AND THE PROBLEM WITH COMBUSTION

TAR is a term used to describe the toxic chemical particles emitted through tobacco combustion, that is lighting a traditional cigarette. No, it’s not the same as the tar used on roads. And in actuality, you’re probably familiar with this material that leaves a tacky brown or yellow residue behind – it’s what causes yellow stains on a smoker’s dentition. When tobacco is burnt, it creates a toxic smoke and tar is a part of this noxious cloud made of benzene, arsenic and formaldehyde alongside other chemicals. Typically, burning tobacco is most well-known for producing three major hazardous components: nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide. The sticky black chemical substance known as tar can stai... [Read more]

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