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TSRC, Tob. Sci. Res. Conf., 2016, 70, abstr. 70 (also presented at CORESTA 2016)

Tease tipping: to protect and to attract

LINDNER M.; GUTWALD M.
Tannpapier GmbH, Traun, Austria

The generation of open windows on the Tipping Paper represents a smart way for the extraordinary realization of ventilated filter cigarettes. During a sophisticated die-cutting process, accurate laser application or mechanical punching technology on the Tipping Paper surface provokes the formation of macroscopic perforation holes on the millimeter scale with unlimited possibilities in respect of dimensions and geometries. The stabilities of hole parameters, air permeabilities and cigarette properties like filter ventilation and pressure drop with these open windows are comparable to the standard pre-perforation techniques of electrostatic and laser perforation. Cigarettes made with Tease Tipping also reveal the same efficiency in ventilation rates and smoke yields reduction as conventionally perforated cigarettes due to the controlled, undisturbed air flow through the customized ventilation zone. The first target of the present study is to demonstrate Tease Tipping as an alternative method for diluting cigarette smoke by means of physical and chemical analysis of specifically designed cigarette samples. The second part of this contribution refers to visual benefits of window shape variations. Die-cut windows on the Tipping Paper provide a perfect view of special cigarette filters like segment, chamber or charcoal filters or filters with colored plug wrap paper. As a conclusion, Tease Tipping comprises the outstanding option to combine technical cigarette functionalities, compliance with tobacco regulations and appealing design features.