What’s in Heated Tobacco Devices & Consumables?

Guides 30/06/2023

Tobacco heating devices are designed to heat tobacco to a controlled temperature instead of burning it. This method avoids combustion – a problematic factor in cigarettes. Of course, it is a matter of scientific assessment of each product to see if this is actually the case. The absence of combustion could be behind an adult smoker’s decision to switch from cigarettes. Those considering the switch from cigarettes to a heated tobacco product are bound to have questions about what goes into making them.

What’s in Heated Tobacco Products?

Generally, the most crucial ingredient of a heated tobacco experience - tobacco - comes from one of two consumables; either loose tobacco or heated tobacco sticks. Each is slightly different, but they both provide a tobacco experience. It is important to understand how each consumable works within its relevant device.

1. Loose Tobacco Devices

Typically contained within a sealed segment of the device, usually loose tobacco is directly heated to provide an aerosol - not smoke - for the user.

2. Tobacco Stick Devices

Devices of this design make use of tobacco sticks. A legal age adult (18+) smoker will typically insert these sticks into the tobacco heating device. The device heats the tobacco stick to provide a tobacco experience.

Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. It is also important to note that smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.

Nicotine in Heated Tobacco Products

Heated tobacco products still contain nicotine, which is addictive, and therefore they are by no means risk-free. However, for an adult smoker who would otherwise continue to smoke, an innovative tobacco heating system like IQOS is a better choice than continued smoking. See Important Information.

What Makes IQOS a Better Alternative than Cigarettes?

IQOS presents convenience and hygiene improvements for an adult smoker switching from cigarettes. IQOS produces no ash, and, unlike cigarettes, IQOS has no risk of burning others around you, pets, clothes, and furniture as there is no lit end. In addition, IQOS leaves less lingering smell on hands, hair and clothes than cigarettes. Find IQOS and BONDS by IQOS heated tobacco in the online store. It is important to note that IQOS is not risk-free and provides nicotine, which is addictive.

IQOS makes use of HEETS^TM sticks to deliver a tobacco experience, while BONDS by IQOS uses BLENDS. With different blends, aromas and intensities to choose from, there are various options available, and something for every adult smoker. Discover the wide range of IQOS HEETS^TM or BLENDS today.

Heated tobacco devices are a better alternative to continued cigarette smoking. However, the best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.

If you are interested in learning more about the differences between heated tobacco and cigarettes beyond harm reduction, read the article Heated Tobacco vs Cigarettes.

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Important Information: This product is not risk free and provides nicotine, which is addictive. Only for use by adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products.

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