QUAYrrERLY REPORT
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1968
COMPILED BY: F. Haslam
D.J. Wood
ISSUED BY: I.W. Hughes
DIS'-'RIBLT'1ON-
D.S.F. Hobson, Esq.
K.E. Haines, Esq *
Sir Charles Ellis
Dr. S.J. Green
A.J. Brock, Esq.
G.B. Crawford, Esq.
P. Procter, Esq.
E.C.L. Cordy, Esq.
Dr. R.B. Griffith
Dr. R.A. Sanford
L.C. Laporte, Esq.
Dr. W.B. Fordyce
Herm E.H. S8ring
D.R. Davies, Esq.
J.E. Sismey, Esq.
S.K. Keshava, Esq.
E.C. Fieldsend, Esq.
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Research & Development Establishment,
British-American Tobacco Co. Ltd.,
SOUTHAMPTON.
IWK/FH/`bJW/1B/68 10th January 1969.
QUARTERLY REPORT
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1968
INTRODUCTION
.During this quarter, Dr. Paul Aulbach (Research
Department,
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation), Mrs. M.
Schiff (Research
Department, The I.T.Co. of Canada), and Mr. J.
Sismey (Research
Department, The U.T.Cos. (South, Johannesburg)
visited this Establishment;
apart from general interest, one purpose of their
visits was to discuss
the taste and flavour technique developed by the
R. & D.E. Working Party.
Mr. N.E. Willis attended a course at Wilton Park,
and Dr. K.D. Kilburn
took part In a seminar on 'Management in Research
and Development' run
by Urwick, Orr & Partners. Visits were paid to the
U.S.A. and Canada
by Mr. P.J. Nicholl; Dr. F. Haslam visited the
U.S.A.
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FROJE= 1000 RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS WITH SHORT
TERM OBJECTIVES
1100 Tobacco Studies
(Mine C.W. Ayers) (1) No tobacco samples have been
received from T.R.C.
during this quarter.
1200 Smoke Studies
(miss C.W. Ayers) (1) A cross-check on methods for
the determination of
hydrogen cyanide has been carried out at the
Instigation
of T.R.C.
(2) No cigarette samples have been examined during
the
quarter under Project JANUS.
(Miss C.W. Ayers) (3) A report has been issued
reviewing the results of
(Mr. D.J. Wood) various experiments in which
air-cured tobacco used in
Belgian cigarettes has been treated by the French
Process.
1300 Filter Studies
(H.G. Horsewell) (1) A sample of LUCKY FILTERS
cigarettes is being
examined; the results obtained so far indicate
that
the filter does not show any unsuspected
filtrational
characteristics.
(2) A sample of R.6 cigarettes In iiing examined.
This
cigarette has an acidic filter.
(H.G. Horsewell) (3) The filters attached to
Export A and PLAYER'S N0.6
cigarettes In Canada are being com W ed.
1500 Desimn of Cimarettes
(S.R. Evelyn) (1) To date a satisfactory
differ*ntial bum effect
(N. Foster) has not been obtained. lAmited further
studies ar*
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being undertaken and the report scheduled for this
quarter is being delayed until these are
completed.
(R.E. Thornton) (2) Work is in hand for the
preparation of a handbook
dealing with the design of cigarettes with known
deliveries of TPM and nicotine.
1600 Evaluation of Commercial Cixarettes
(R. & D.E.) (6) Physical examination of Venezuelan
cigarette
brands is complete. Analysis of tobacco and smoke,
and sensory assessment of the smoking
characteristics,
are being carried out.
(7) A range of cigarette brands from Argentina and
Guatemala are being submitted to a detailed
examination.
PROJECT 2000 ANALYTICAL RESEARCH STUDIES
2100 Tobacco
(Miss C.W. Ayers) (8) Study of a radioactive
tracer method, for
(J.G. Underwood) Investigating the effect of an
acid predistillation
on the determination of total nicotine alkaloids
in
tobacco, has commenced.
(A.R. Cousins) (9) A test for determining the
proportions of
flue-cured and air-cured tobaecos in a cigarette,
which is much more rapid than the methylene blue
test,
has been devised. Its reliability is currently
being
tested on various grades of lamina and stem.
(J.D. Backhurst) (10) The possibility of detecting
and identifying
volatile additives on competitors' cigarettes by a
G.L.C. technique is being investigated.
Preliminary
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observations appear pr-omising.
(miss C.W. Ayers) (11) A method has been developed
for detecting lactic
and tartario acids on tobacco. A number of
competitors'
cigarette brands are being screened for the
possible
presence of these acids.
2200 Smoke
(R.E. Thornton) (14) The development of a method
for determining
(B.B. Chakraborty) individual aromatic.
polycyclic: hydrocarbons in smok~--
has been completed and a report issued.
(H.F. Dymond) (19) Experimental work nn the
identification of G.L.C.
peaks has been concluded; the results are
disappointing.
(P.A. Curson) (20) A new computer programme to
convert punched paper
data onto magnetic tape is being used on a routine
basis. An advanced version for monitoring
equipment
performance is under development.
(Miss G.W. Ayers) (21) A G.L.C. method has been
developed which gives a
good separation of the principal bases found in
smoke,
when tested on pure substances.
(P.A. Curson) (22) The Rothamsted multidimensional
scaling programme
has been translated for use on an IBM 360
computer.
(23) A direct translation of the G.L.C. computer
programmes is being tested on the IBM _360
computer.
(H.F. Dymond) (24) Work has commenced on extending
the existing
method for the determination of acrolein and
acataldehyde
in smoke to include other compounds, with emphasis
on
known irritants.
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(B.B. Chakraborty) (25) An attempt is being made
to develop a quick
method (based on fluorescence) for determining
total
aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons in smoke.
2300 Other Materials
O.G. Underwood) (2) The synthesis of
nicotine-21-14C has been
re-examined. Good yields have now been obtained in
all but one of the stages of the synthetic
sequence.
(A.R. Cousins) (3) A report has been issued
describing the effect
on smoking characteristics produced by adding to
cigarettes a mixture of by-products from the
sugar-amino acid reaction.
(10) and (11) Further experimental work on
enzymically-formed polyphenol-nitrogen compounds
has
been found necessary, and this has delayed the
report
which was scheduled for this quarter.--
3120 The Effects of Culture and Process
(D.J. Wood) (5) The report on the 1967 greenhouse
experiment
has been still further delayed because of the
unprogrammed work under 3-300.
(D.J. Wood) (6) Tobacco from the 1968 greenhouse
experiment has
(R. Comber) been manufactured into cigarettes.
Analysis of tobacco
(miss C.W. Ayers) and smoke is due to
commence.shortly.
316o The Pffects of Transfer and Pyrolysis
Processes
(R.B. Dagnall) (3) The study of axial and radial
diffusion processes
in continuing.
3180 The Effeats of Additives
(B.B. Chakraborty) (5) The affect of aertain
additives on the delivery (Z~)
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of aromatic polycycl:Lc hydrocarbons has already
been
reported under 2214. Further additives are now
being
tested, and some of these appear promising.
(H.F. Dymond) (6) Sufficient tobacco to make a
small batch of
cigarettes has been coated with aluminium. The
effect
of this treatment on smoke chemistry will be
evaluated.
PROJECT 3200 THE PROPERTIES OF THE SMOKE AEROSOL
3210. Characterisation of the Aerosol
(R.B. Richardson) (1) Work is proceeding with
physical measurements on
the particle size fractions-of smoke condensate,
and
with the measurement of mass distributions on
smoke
which has passed through various types of filter.
3220 Deposition of the Aerosol
(R.B. Richardson) (2) Little progress has been
made on filtration of
(R.B. Dagnall) synthetic aerosol owing to
concentrationlon other
projects.
3230 Physical ProDerties of Deposited Aerosol
(R.B. Riohardson) (1) Smoke particles deposited on
film of known thickness
are being examined by quantitative electron
microscopy,
resulting in accurate measurements of contact
angles.
The particle spreading is being relat*d to the
original
size of the partioles.
PROJECT 3300 SMOKE QUAL17Y
3320 The Establishment of ObAective Techniaues for
Aasessins Smoke Quality
(D.E. Creighton) (2) The report due this quarter
has been delayed,
pending a atatiatioal examination of som of the
A0
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results.
(3) Equipment for measuring puff profile is on
order,
but has not yet been delivered.
(4) Physiological response to four cigarette
brands
which differ in nicotine delivery is being
monitored;
an impedance pneumograph is being used to measure
the
depth of inhalation, and filter-tip Analysis is
hoped
to give information concerning nicotine intake.
3330 The Relationship Between Smoke Composition
and Smoke
Quality
(D.J. Wood) (9) The report due this quarter has
been delayed
because of unprogrammed work mentioned below.
(D.J. Wood) (11) A number of sensory assessments
for irritation
(J.D. Backhurst) have been carried out, and
attempts will be made to
relate these to smoke chemistry. Assessment of the
effects produced by added irritants is expected to
commence shortly.
(J.D. Backhurst) (12) The sensory effects of
several traditional
(R.E. Thornton) ameliorants are being
investigated, incollaboration
with Leaf Department and Market Research
Department.
The first phase of the exercise involves the
examination
of three cigarette brands with and without
ameliorants;
limited smoke analysis will be undertaken.
Unproxammed
(D.J. Wood) A report has been issued reviewing the
progress which
has been made in teaching the Working Party's
assessment
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technique to various panels, and describing the
technique as currently practised.
(D.J. Wood) During the quarter a member of the
Research Department
(J.D. Backhurst) of the Imperial Tobacco Company
of Canada spent four
weeks at R. & D.E. for instruction in the sensory
assessment of cigarette smoke. Several days were
also spent explaining the principles of the method
to other visitors.
PROJECT 3400 SELECTIVE FILTRATION
3410 The Study of Filter Materials
(Miss M.G. Ivinson) (7) A complete specification
for polyurethan fe fibre
filters has been filed in the U.K.
(H.G. Horsewell) (8) A report has been issued
covering the work
(T.W. Tolman) carried out on granular filters.
Various means of
improving the performance of granular-filters are
suggested including ways of increasing the
filtration
of vapour phase smoke constituents.
(H.G. Horsewell) (9) Methods of producing granular
filters by a cold
bonding process are being studied.
(H.G. H~'rsewell) (10) The work carried out
previously on filters
(T.W. Tolman) containing water is being extended
to cover filters
containing additives other than P.E.I. The affect
of changing the tobacco type in the cigarettes is
being included. This project will also cover smoke
assessment tests.
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3420 The Effects of Additives to Conventional
Filter Media
(H.F. Dymond) (13) The first report on the
investigation of PEI/Water
filters by the G.L.C. scan has been issued.
Further
work to elucidate mechanisms of filtration has
been
started.
(H.G. Horsewell) (14) A study is in progress
considering the effects
of combining zinc acetate and ethylenediamine
diacetate.
3430. Filtration of Specific Compounds
(T.W. Tolman) (4) The work on filters for oxides
of nitrogen has
been completed to an interim point. A report has
been
Issued and further work will continue.
(J.G. Underwood) (5) The examination of a further
series of filters has
(B.B. Chakraborty) again failed to reveal any
evidence for the selective
Haslam) filtration of benzpyrene.
(T.W. Tolman) (6) Work has commenced on the search
for filters and
filter additives for removal of carbon monoxide
from
cigarette smoke. Attention is being given'to
transition metal complexes.
3440 The Mechanism of Selective F11traticn
(R.B. Daj;all) (1) Various theories concerning the
pressure drop of
(H.G. Horsewell) fibrous and granular filters are
being brought together
in the form of a review.
PROjECT 3500 BIOLOGICAL S`rUDIES
3510 Bioassay Studies
(R. Comber) (8) Work on the chemical
transformation of cells has
been delayed while awaiting equipment.
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(S.R. Evelyn) (9) Development of an assay based on
the oytotoxic
(R. Comber) action of the cyclohoxane fraction of
smoke on
chicken embryo calls is proceeding satisfactorily.
(R. Comber) (11) A first report has been issued on
a hyperplasia
test based on the chorioallantoic membrane of
hens'
eggs. Work is continuing under 3515.
(12) A report has been issued describing further
investigations of the Paramecium solution test.
(R. Comber) (13) With the aim of investigating the
effect of
smoke on the ability of human embryo lung cells to
divide, work is in hand to establish the optimum
initial cell number and culture period.
(E.B. Wilkes) (14) Some progress has been made in
the writing of a
(R.B. D&gnall) computer programme for part of the
analysis of
long-term biological experiments. The results of
JANUS BO have been briefly reviewed.
(R. Comber) (15) In order to eliminate
interference from solvent
in the chorioallantoic membrane test, attempts are
being made to &pply a dispersion of smoke in
tissue
culture medium, and also to test the smoke
coagulate
which issues from the capillary press.
3520 Physioloxical Studies
(S.R. Evelyn) (2) and (3) These projects are being
combined since,
in most cases, the methods of collection and
analysis
will be specific to the compounds being examined.
Some
of the analytical difficulties have been overcome,
but
(7'--
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the puff duplicator I. still not operating
satisfactorily.
(4) A report has been issued on the retention of
nicotine and phenols in the human mouth. The
results
indicate that the model system gives a good
approximation of the trends which cam be expected
in the human.
3530 Microbioloaical Studies
(T.G. Mitchell) (1) Work on methods for studying
the microbiology of
tobacco processing is almost complete. For
sampling
cases of lamina satisfactory results have been
obtained
using & stainless steel tube attached to an
electric
drill.
(T.G. Mitchell) (2) An investigation of the effect
at primary
manufacture on the quantitative microbiology of
lamina
and stem has commenced. This includes a study of
the
microbial flora of the air In the
primary'manufacturing
department, using settle plates. Work will be
delayed
due to Mr. Mitchell's illness.
PROJEOT 4100 THE OPTIMISATION A10 COM'ROL OF
TOBACCO FROCESSM
4110 Leaf and IArina ProAssiniz
(R.W. Hodge) (1) Some prelimary recommendations on
the investigation
of process flown are being made on the basis of
results
to date.
4120 Stem Processinx
(R.W. Hedge) (1) A questionnaire on stem
conditioning performance
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has been sent to Production Department.
(E.B. Wilkes) (2) The method of element analysis
has been studied
and is being applied to results obtained from
experiments in Development Hall No. 2.
4130 Cut Tobacco
(R.W. Hedge) (2) The work on pneumatic cooler
design has been
written up and circulated in the form of a data
review.
(5) Tests in the examination of cooler performance
are progressing satisfactorily.
(R.W. Hedge) (6) In a study of mixing in process
equipment useful
camp& risons are being obtained between different
4140
(A.E. Yallup)
4150
(A.W. Cronshaw)
types of cut tobacco drying equipment.
Instrumentation for Plant Control
(2) Infra-red temperature measurement experiments
to determine the emisaivities of tobacco materials
have been started. The programme is hold up due to
a breakdown of the Barnes Infra-red thermometer
equipment. Before repairs can be affected, circuit
diagrams are awaited from the U.S.A.
Quality Measurement for Product Control
(4) The handbook on st"ard test procedure used
in R. & D.E., Q.C., was issued.
(5) Procedures and methods of measuring moisture-
content in cases of lamina and atom together with
the variation in moisture.content within the oases
are being investigated.
CIV
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(A.E. Yallup) (6) Tests have been completed on
strips of flue
(A.W. Conshaw) cured lamina designed to examine
the temperature
coefficient of the dielectric type electrical
moisture
measurement in the range 10% to 14% moisture
content
and over the tobacco temperature range 23*C'to
5-~C-
Tests have been set up at Delhi, Canada, to
examine the possibilities of using the B-A.T.
continuous moisture meter to measure the moisture
content of flue cured strips immediately after an
apron type strips dryer.
Draft Standard Test Procedures were prepared for
the "Microwave measurement of moisture in cases of
tobacco in the Redrying Plant" and the "Kappa
AB.61
measurement of moisture of tobacco after
redrying".
These standard test procedures were discussed with
Mr. Cartmell during his visit to R. & D.E. and
will be applied in the current redrying siason
in CAnada.
PROJECr 4200 THE OPTIMISATION AND CONTROL OF
CIGARE11TE MANUPACTURE
421M The Effects of Tobacco Properties .
(F. Russell) (1) An investigation of tobacco
temperature at making
is being applied to the SM. The scheduled report
has
been delayed pending consideration of Information
frve
an outside supplier.
4220 The wffoot of the Machine
(miss M.G. Ivinson) (15) Information is being
collected for completion of
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the patent relating to modified nylon auction
bands.
(A.W. Cronshaw) (16) A standard test procedure for
noise measurement
has boon issued.
Unproxrammed
(A.W. Cronshaw) With the cooperation of S.C.L. a
conversion/calibration
has been obtained for the R. & D.E. paper porosity
instrument in terms of the B-A.T. style instrument
at
S.C.L.
A series of meetings have been held at Molins to
discuss the Mark 9 making machine and the test
prograr=e.
4240 Instrumentation and Machine Control
(A.E. Yallup) (3) Work has been completed on-the
measurement of
tobacco moisture at entry to rod and a continuous
moist-are
meter has been fitted to the rails section of a
,Mk-9 M.C.M. The report scheduled for this quarter
has been delayed due to work on 4156.
(R.0. Bryant) (6) Work has continued on the
prototype gravimetric
weight control for Mk.8 m.C.m. It has been
established
that weight control drift is due to temperature
rise
effect on the weigher's mechanism. A controlled
heater
has been fitted to the weigher. Interlock circuit
layouts have been modified and a weight indicating
meter added - all eleotronic controls working
well.
Cigarette making tests have been done.
(8) After a thorough investigation the data
logger's
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facilities have been modified in conjunction with
Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co. Design work
involving
o, storing of alarm signals" will be carried out
at
R. & D.E. These modifications will yield more
flexibility and greater utilisation.
4250 Quality Measurement and Inspection
(A.W. Cronshaw) (2) Moline have fitted a wedge
type absorber to the
scanning head of the scintillation counter
type.weight
control in an attempt to overcome the drift
problem.
This in being evaluated.
(A.E. Yallup) (3) The mechanical cisarette
handling mechanism has
been constructed and in being tested in connection
with the hydrostatic firmness tenter for routine
measurement.
4270 New Concepts
(F. Russell) (2) A progress report on annular
cigarettes has been
(S.R. Evelyn) issued.
(D.B. Naylor) (3) Work on the automatic handling
of cigarette Vaper has
been delayed in favour of 4439.
Unproarammed
(E.B. Wilkes) A computer programs is being
prepared for use In the
analysis of moisture motor calibration curves.
R.P. Dagnall has been assisting In this work.
PROJECT 4300 PACKAGING STUDIES AND PRODUCT
DEVEMPMENT
4310 Study of the Ovorwr&D
(D.E. Conway) (7) The work on the micration of
menthol within ud
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and from paLcked cigarettes has been completed.
Due
to a reduction In the graduate effort available in
this
area the scheduled report has been delayed until
the
next quarter.
(8) A preliminary study of changes in cigarette
quality during storage of packs at 5~*C ba, be.
completed and further preliminary tests
considered.
(D.E. Conway) (9) Experiments have been completed
on optimizing
(M. Foster) heater profile design for maximum
shelf life of
polypropylene overwra~pped H.L. packs. Tests are
continuing on the effect of this on the shelf-life
of 200a units and on improving the temperature
control of the overwrap heat sealers.
4320 Study of Carton Materials
(N. Poster) (4) A aeries of tests have been
carried out meazuring
hinged lid pack rigidity as a function of basis
weight
and caliper.
(D.E. Conway) (5) The examination of paper and
foil rigidity has
been completed. It in intended to attempt to
relate
material properties to the overall pack
properties.
(N. Poster) (7) The surveying of specification
requirements of
carton materials is continuing.
4330 Paakaite Desimn
(D.E. Conway) (4) Work on the flexible pouch-pack
for pipe. tobacco
In dependent on suppliers for printed material.
(MISS M-0- IvInson) (5) A serious prior disclosure
of a double-shell
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pack invention has been found. It is unlikely that
the application will be completed, but the
situation
is under continuous review.
4340 Bonding and Finishes
(Miss M.G. Ivinson) (3) Information for the
completion of the application
relating to the print register control system is
being
collected. No decision on overseas filings has yet
been reached.
4350 Product Develonment - Cigarettes
(N. Foster) (1) Work has been proceeding on the
production of
sample units for estimation of shelf-life
properties
and for determination of ease of access. An
appraisal
of the possible application of existing packing
machinery to produce a sealed inner bundle has
been
carried out.
(N. Foster) (2) An evaluation of the effect of the
packing process
an the quality of cigarettes has been carried out.
The
main parameters studied were cigarette weight and
tobacco moisture content.
Unprogrammed
(D.E. Conway) (a) General investigations are
continuing, as and when
time permits, on the development of a satisfactory
head space analysis or any other analytical method
which could assist in the studies on flavour
performance
on packed cigarettes.
(b) Due to the delays on 4541 further tests have
been
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carried out using the R. & D.E. plunging device on
the H.L. packer.
PROJECT 44CO FILTER MANUFAC7URE
4410 Preliminary Studies
(miss M.G. Ivinson) (6) A Complete Specification
covering bonded low
density filters has been filed.
(F. Haslam; (7) Work on Project BATEAU is
continuing. Supplies
(D.E. Conway)
(H.G. Horsewell) of spherical capsules have
recently been secured.
(miss M.G. Ivinson) (8) Provisional Applications
will be prepared for
filing as new inventions occur under Project
BATEAU.
4420 Improvement of Existinm Process
(F. Hasl&m, (1) Work on seam slip during filter
manufacture has
been written up in the form of a file note.
(2) The problem of optimising acetate fil-.er
design
is being examined in order to determine the
economic
Implications.
4430 Machine Development
(F. Hasla=, (5) A report has been issued on the
manufacture of
flock filters from viscose staple grafted with
P.E.I.
(7) A report has been issued on the performance of
the Mexican cone applicator. The question of
improved
firmness at low plasticiser application levels is
being further studied.
(J.K. Milm-er) (8) An attachment is being
developed to enable
BArEAU filters to be assembled on a Molins D.A.PTC
machine. The method has been shown to work In
principle at a speed of about 50 individ%al
filters
(DIN
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(D.B. Naylor)
PROJECT 4500
4520
(A.W. Cronshaw)
4540
(D.E. Conway)
PROJECT ~000
5000
(D.J. Molyneux)
per minute. Difficulties arise in practice from
variations in size and shape of the hand made
capsu:es
currently used in the experiments.
(9) An investigation has been carried out into
suitable materials for the manufacture of resin
ended
capsules for Project BATEAUT. A Mk-5 cutting head
has been adapted for cutting the plastic tube and
the resin dipping machinery is currently being
assembled, together with the linking transfer
conveyors.
ASSESSMENT OF NEW EQUIPMENr
Primary Plant
(2) A report has been issued on the screenless
cooler experiments in Liverpool Branch Factory.
PackaginR Machines
(1) Tests on the Molina H.L. packer with a
24-pocket.
drum have been delayed due to incorrect-dimensions
of the drum pockets. Molina are preparing a new
drum.
MODIFIED TOBACCO AND NEW SMOKING MATERIALS
General
(2) The construction of a miniature Fourdrinier
paper machine has been completed.
(3) The commissioning of the above machine is
being
undertaken in conjunction with the evaluation of
reconstituted tobacco smoking materials (5200).
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5200
(R.N.M. Barrett)
(R.E. Thornton)
(P.J. Nicholl)
(A.W. Cronshaw)
(R.E. Thornton)
Reconstituted Tobacco Smokinst Materials
(2) and (4) The evaluation of cigarettes made from
reconstituted stem and lamina has been reported.
(6) A report has been issued on the evaluation of
cigarettes made from blends of Schweitzer L.T.H.F.
reconstituted tobacco with E2E grade of flue-cured
tobacco.
(R.N.M. Barrett) (7) Work has commenced on an
evaluation of nitric
(R.E. Thornton) acid pulping of both stem and
lamina to use in the
production of reconstituted tobacco.
(8) An examination has been undertaken of the
parameters which influence the formation and
properties
of tobacco reconstituted by a paper process.
PRojE-,CT 6ooo APPLICATION OF NEW DEVEILPMENTS
63 oo Secondary Manufacture
(A.W. Cronshaw) (1) Modified nylon suction bands
for Mark 8 cigarette
making machines have been produced by H;user.
These
are being evaluated in R. & D.E. arA Southampton
Branch
Factory.
6506- Cixar Manufacture
(J.K. Milner) (5) The parts for Honduras were
eventually received
from the sub-eontractors at the end of October and
have now been tested and despatched.
(6) Tripoli are now using on*" of the anchor wrap
materials that gave good results in the original
GUNNER exercise.
Nli
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5300 Synthetic Smokinx Materials
(P.J. Nicholl) (4) The evaluation of the Amoel
smoldmg material
(miss C.W. Ayers) E-308 has been completed arA
reported.
(D.J. Wood)
(R.E. Thornt0n)
(P.J. Nicholl) (5) An evaluation of cigarettes mWe
Zma axid1mad
(R.E. Thornton) cellulose has been undertaken.
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(F. Haslam)
66 oo
(D.J. molyneux)
(P.J. Nicholl)
(R. Smurthwaite)
Un,Droxrammed
Various aspects relating to U.K. manufacture are
in
course of continued study.
Waste Utilisation
(12) The BATEX process evaluation of waste
materials
from Trinidad has been completed and a report
issued.
(13) The BATEX process evaluation for Mauritius
awaits delivery of materials.
(14) The survey of W.T.A. in Europe awaits
information
from Germany and Holland.
(15) The examination of waste tobacco samples from
Guyana has commenced.
WILDING MAIWEENANCE AND SERVICES
Laboratory Block
Offices modified for Research Planning Department.
Development Halls
No.1 Hall - Services for paper machine completed.
No.2 Hall - Construction of 60 ft. West Mezzanine
completed.
Heating and ventilation units installed.
Services 80% complete.
Conditioned room being constructed.
Unit for same on order.
Machine Shop - New "Senior" mill installed and in
operation.
ON
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PATENTS
(miss M.G. Ivinson) Purchase of patents of
interest, and circulation of
information to the Establishment, has continued.
New Applications
Cne new application has been filed, three are
being
reconsidered and one other is in course of being
filed. Four others are being prepared for filing.
Two Complete Specifications have been filed and
one
is being prepared for filing.
PATFNTS GRANTrED
Apnlication go. Title Country Granted
17071/62 (RD24) Filamentary Reconstituted Tobacco
Chile, FInland
40690/63 (RD,37) Molecular Sieve II Canada
5345/64 (RD41) Single Pass Filter Canada
162-35/64 (RD45) Granular Rods U.S.A.
24117/64 (Rr,49) Flavour Improver P.K. U.S.A.
24 lig/64 (Fo5l) Granular Rods I.S. Canada,
Cyprus,
Ghana, Hong Kong,
India, Kenya,
Singapore, Tanzania,
Uganda, Venezuela
lo824/66 (RD6i) Filter Additive Zn U.K., U.S.A.
26407/66 (RD62) Triangular Rods U.K.
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Title
Aftr Drier 77,
iecur-etituted ToLacco
Filter Additive (PFI)
Country Fr-~;oonse
Firiland Replied deferding
Holl&nd Response for
Hearing prepared
Germary Proceeding to Srar,t
Canada Proceeding t~- q-rart
S. A. Proceeding zo grant
U.K. Defei-Aed
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REPOKS ISS=
During the period the following reports were
Issued.
R. & D.E. ReDorts
Title Report No.
Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons. RD. 609--z.
Progress Report on Annular Cigarettes. RD. 616---
Examination of Schweitzer LTHF Recon3tituted
Tobacco RD. 617---
The Assessment of the Mexican Cone Plasticiser
Applicator pi). 618-?
Effect of a Simulated "French Process" on Boule
Nationale
(Filter Tipped) Cigarettes. RD. 619-=.
Handbook on Test Methods Used in Quality Control
R. & D.E. RD. 620-R
An Evaluation of the Effect of PEI/Water Filters
Using
the GLC Scan Method. RD. 621-R
Induction of !~yperplasia in the Chorioallantoic
Membrane of Fertile Hens Eggs by Smoke. RD. 622-
Further Investigations of the Paramecium
(Solution) Method. RD. 623-R
The Retention of Nicotine and Phenols in the Human
Mouth. RD. 624-
Examination of a Synthetic Smoking Material 1-308.
RD. 626-z
Further Aspects of Granular Filters. RD. 627-1
The Elimination of Screens from the Rotary Cooler
Trials in Liverpool Factory. RD. 628-?
Standard Test. Procedure for Measuring the Noise
Emitted
by Machinery. RD. 629-?
Smoke Deliveries from Tobacco Reconstituted by a
Paper Process. RD. 6-3o-R
BATEX Process Evaluation - Trinidad. RD - 631-1
Sensory Smoke Assessment: Adoption of the Working
Party's Technique by Market Research Department
and
Overseas Territories. RD. 633-1
Filters for Selective Removal of Nitric Oxide. RD.
634-1
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LABORATORY REPORTS
Title Report No.
The Sugar-Amino Acid Reaction Effect:of
By-Producta
on the Flavour of Smoke. L. 294-F
Examination of Eastman Kodak Dual Filters
CoAt~aining
Aluminium Oxide. L. 295-R
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ENGINEEPING RMRTS
Title ReDort No.
Handbook for Calibrated Garniture - Filter Rod
Making
Machine Ow. 6 MCM Garniture Components). E- 133-F
cll.
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srAFF: DECU4BER 1968
At 3o. 9 68 At 31-12.68
Staff employed 193 194
Resignations pending 3 4
Igo 190
Transfers to staff pending - 4
Staff recruited but not
yet employed 2 2
192 196
Additions (9)
Mrs. M.P. French Laboratory Assistant I
Mrs. U.J.C. Ende Patents Assistant
Miss J.L. Knowles Typist
Mrs. J.A. Brenton Laboratory Assistant 2
Miss S. Hickling Laboratory Assistant 2
C. Goodwin Laboratory Assistant 2
Mrs. 1.G. Butcher Technical copy typist
Miss S.M. Thompson Copy Typist
H. Pitchers Laboratory Assistant 2
Resignations (8)
-D.B.J. E;erett Development Assistant
Mrs. J. Telfer Chemical Assistant
C.M. Saunders Techni6al Clerk
P.N. Monger Laboratory Assistant I
W.E. Poskitt Development Assistant
Miss M. Kelly Copy Typist
Mrs. M.P. Marshall Technical Copy Typist
W. O'Brien Laboratory Assistaiit 2
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Extended Leave of Absence (3)
M.A. Baylis
W.H.V. Hodds
R.E. Powell
Resignations pending (4)
D.W. Cramb
R.F. Hunter
R.J. Galpin
Miss D.J. Garrard
Recruitment pending (2)
B. Payne
D. Morton
Transfers to staff pending (4)
A.G. Wilford
W.K. Dibden
D.A. Marten
Mrs. H. Davey
Chemical Assistant Full Time
studies.
Chemical Assistant Rejoining
in July 1969
Chemical Assistant
TAboratory Assistant 1
Laboratory Assistant I
Laboratory Assistant 1
Assistant Librarian
Laboratory Assistant I
Development Assistant
Fitter
Driver
Steam Fitter/Plumber
Development Assistant
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VISr_IORS
P. I. Adams I.T.Co. Bristol
Dr. P. Aulbach Brown & Williamson, Louisville
D.W. Berlin Venezuela
Mr. Bird B.A.T. Germany
Mr. Boulware Petersburg, U.S.A.
A.G. Brown SCL Liverpool
H. Cartmell I.T.Co. Canada
Dr. T. Caughey Gallahers, Belfast
E.H. Clemence Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
K. Diprose Millbank
Sir Charles Ellis Millbank
Dr. A. Foord Loughborough University
P. H. Gannaway Nigeria
K. Familton-Whyte Tanzania
H. Harris Bootle
Mr. Havell Tripoli
D.S.F. Hobson Millbank
A.N. Jamieson Ghana
Mr. Jarrett Consultant chemist
D.G. Jemmett Nigeria
A. Learmouth Cornmarket Register
J.H. Lingard Millbank
J. Mogwanja Nairobi
Mohan.ad Yassin Bin..Yahaya Malaya
G.T.G. Moorhead U.T-Co. Johannesburg, S.A.
A.J.J. Robinson Brazil
C.-
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D.L. Rowatt Liverpool
Mrs. M. Schiff I.T.Co. Canada
R. Shettle Trainee, Nigeria
J.E. Sis=ey Johax=e3burg, S.A.
P.H. Smith Millbank
J. Speers Ibadan, Nigeria
A. Sumner Millbank
J.H. Townsend Southampton Branch
H.F. Troise Brazil
H. Tweed Trainee, Southampton Branch
Mrs. E.A.C. Zimmer Battelle, Frankfurt
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