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Contains a proposal for the development of an instrument system which will be used as a research tool to obtain accurate data on atmospheric carbon monoxide and nicotine concentrations in public and semi-public places. Includes a delineation of the overall systems specification. Reviews previous studies regarding the particulate phase of tobacco smoke. Discusses various analytical methods for determining nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, noting the ones that are most appropriate for the present project. Discusses data recording and measurement requirements, possible power sources for the instrument, the type of air pump needed for the instrument, and overall packaging of the instrument to make it both as inconspicuous as possible and easily transportable. Includes diagrams.

Written by a consultant to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Discusses the details of the FTC smoking machine tests and compares them to the CORESTA method. Discussion follows on materials and methods of testing, samples, cost, and results. The document recommends using the FTC method in determining the particulate deliveries of low-yield cigarettes because the apparatus and methodology are flexible and can more closely conform to how smokers actually smoke.

Discusses progress in reducing the odor that comes from pyrolysis of the Elvax wax coating used on controlled profile cigarette prototypes. Says a sample polymer that has been purified by distillation will be tested for flavor properties. Says that bubble-coated olefin polymer coatings "have a good appearance" but "have not made good cigarets" on the Mark VIII (believed to be a prototype C.P. cigarette or cigarette machine). Testing for subjective evaluation continues against KOOL and Salem cigarettes. Testing on an Elvax Menthol Controlled Profile Cigarette continues. Preliminary investigation of alternate hole sizes shows increased rod dilution "is achievable." Plans continue to investigate using alternate hole sizes to achieve "improved profile maniupulation."

Catalogues the status of 32 Philip Morris Cos., Inc. [PM] and Philip Morris Cos. International, Inc. [PMI] product development projects. Reports experimental low sidestream [SS] cigarettes demonstrate a 50 plus percent reduction in smoke visibility, Marlboro modifications provide favorable subjectives and concentric filter design findings are being summarized. Lists international projects underway, compiles results of competitive testing and summarizes the current status of PM cigarette design.

Summarizes research and development activities for May 1991. Includes updates on Projects BOLD, ART, Grain, and Fact. Mentions the research and development status of various domestic and international PM brand improvements.

Presents monthly summary of progress on various Philip Morris research and development projects. Includes discussion of Projects Grain, ART, BOLD, and FACT. Reports on the progress of standardization of Marlboro Standard IX cigarettes, including subjective evaluation by "all factory panels." Mentions paper and filter developments for Philip Morris brand cigarettes. Discusses product research and development for the international market. Summarizes the new Expanded Tobacco Program. Notes RJR test marketing of Camel Ninety99Nines and Camel Lights Ninety99Nines, "box line extensions of..Camel Full Flavor and Lights versions."

Summarizes Smoke Chemistry Project progress for June 1991. Includes information regarding progress on the sidestream smoke chamber, whose objective is to "operate an environmentally controlled chamber to measure selected components of sidestream smoke," particularly ammonia and nicotine; and work conducted on sidestream smoke, including development of methods for "collection and analysis of sidestream semivolatuiles and gas phase."

Reports on a European study of the effects of humectants on delivery of several smoke components. Notes that cigarettes often contain glycerol and propylene glycol as humectants. Conducts a study on cigarettes spiked with glycerol or propylene glycol. Finds that glycerol heavily contributes to the delivery of acrolein and formaldehyde in sidestream smoke. Reports slight increases in acetaldehyde deliveries on sidestream smoke with both humectants.

Outlines ongoing studies relating to sidestream smoke. Includes measure of selected components, chemical properties, physical properties, and analyses of compounds. Draws no conclusions.

Details operation of an environmentally controlled sidestream smoke chamber designed to replace the Borgwaldt smoker for static smoke runs. Investigates a procedure for the analysis of acrolein. Discusses ongoing methods for collecting and analyzing components of sidestream smoke.