Comparison of FTC levels of major smoke toxins (including five potent carcinogens) in Eclipse and Merit Ultralight
| Toxin | Eclipse | Merit Ultralight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| *No statistical difference (p≤0.05). | |||
| Source: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.14 | |||
| Tar (mg) | 3.2 | 5.3 | 40% less |
| Nicotine (mg) | 0.18 | 0.47 | 62% less |
| Carbon monoxide (mg) | 7.5 | 6.5 | 15% more |
| Acetaldehyde (μg) | 75 | 311 | 76% less |
| Acrolein (μg) | 33 | 35 | 6% less* |
| Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) (ng) | 0.6 | 4.0 | 86% less |
| N`-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) (ng) | 20 | 148 | 87% less |
| [4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone] (NNK) (ng) | 23 | 63 | 64% less |