Do IQOS Tobacco Heating Devices Contain Nicotine?
Nicotine is present in both smoke-free products like IQOS and conventional tobacco products. IQOS smoke-free product is designed to heat TEREA™ tobacco sticks, not burning them. The latest IQOS ILUMA™ device features SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™ technology which eliminates the need for a heating blade, thus making it easier for adult users to insert the tobacco stick. Metal components heat the tobacco inside the TEREA™ tobacco stick through induction, which heats the tobacco instead of burning it, unlike conventional cigarettes that undergo combustion.
The byproduct of conventional cigarette combustion is “tar,” a residue from the smoke after the tobacco product is burned. However, IQOS devices do not produce “tar” because IQOS heats tobacco instead of burning it. IQOS produces vapor (aerosol) that is different from “tar” and contains 95% lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.*
* “95% less” represents the average reduction in levels of the 9 chemicals recommended for reduction in cigarette smoke by the World Health Organization, which do not include nicotine. See Important Information on IQOS.com
Unlike conventional cigarettes that undergo combustion, when a conventional cigarette is being lit, the tip will burn at temperatures above 600°C resulting in a chemical reaction. This combustion process produces over 6,000 chemicals.
Of course, quitting smoking or not starting at all is the best option, but if you are looking for a better smoke-free alternative than to continue smoking, you can consider the choice of enjoying real tobacco flavor without the combustion process.
This article will discuss three smoke-free alternative products, which are IQOS tobacco heating devices, electronic cigarettes or vapes, and nicotine pouches.
Important information: alternative smoking products contain nicotine, which can be addictive.
IQOS Tobacco Heating Devices
Heated tobacco is one of the smoke-free alternative tobacco products. IQOS devices heat the tobacco stick instead of burning it. The heater typically heats TEREA™ tobacco sticks that contain nicotine, without the combustion process and harmful chemicals produced.*
IQOS uses TEREA™ tobacco sticks, which are precisely designed to create a satisfying tobacco experience. TEREA™ comes in a variety of flavors, from classic tobacco to menthol and aromatic. Each flavor variant is unique and offers different levels of intensity that you can choose from.
*Average reductions in levels of a range of harmful chemicals (excluding nicotine) compared to the smoke of reference cigarette.
IQOS and TEREA tobacco sticks are not risk-free and contain addictive nicotine. Learn about the science behind IQOS.
Nicotine Pouches
Nicotine experience also comes in nicotine pouch as a smoke-free alternative product. These nicotine products are placed between the gums and lips to release nicotine. Nicotine pouches are also available in various flavors. Each nicotine pouch is tobacco-free and contains naturally extracted nicotine from tobacco leaves and is manufactured to high-quality standards.
Electronic Cigarettes or Vapes
Electronic cigarettes or vapes offer a different option for adult smokers by using e-liquid that, when heated, produces vapor instead of smoke. Electronic cigarettes do not use real tobacco. Instead, they use electronic cigarette liquid, sometimes referred to as e-cig liquid, e-liquid, or vaping liquid. E-liquids are available in various flavors and may contain nicotine (some are nicotine-free).
The best choice for adult smokers is to quit using tobacco and nicotine products altogether. IQOS is not risk-free and contains addictive nicotine. IQOS products are not an alternative for quitting and are not designed as smoking cessation aids.*
*Important information: IQOS is not risk-free and contains nicotine, which is addictive.
