BAT GROUP TECHNICAL PROGRAM
STATUS SUMMARY DATE: 06/11/93
Work Area: 0 1 Product Technology
Key Activity: 0 1.04 Materials Technology
Group Coor.: K. St. Charles
ObjectivelButiness Rdev=r.
To evaluate and develop materials which improve or preserve product quality.
Status
The portfolio consists of four projects related to packaging, three projects related to filter
additives, and one project related to menthol application. The anticipated projects
related to tobacco and cigarette physical properties are awaiting recruitment of one
person. An offer has been made but not accepted as yet.
Packaging projects are concerned with both retaining moisture and flavori; as well as
protecting the product fi*m odernal abuses. Information from B&W needs to be (and
will be) shared with BATCo regarding moisture loss ftough the overwrap film relative
to the pick seal. This has been previously characterized and models developed. Overall,
the projects am complementary,
Two of the three filter projects concern carbon (charcoal) filters. Although there is a
slight overlap with studies on the active patch filter. the projects am complementary
rather than a duplicate of effort.
The one project on menthol application allso concerns protecting the product filom
deterioration in quality. Comparison of menthol application methods in a controlled
manner appears very worthwhile to maintain AWbility within the group. B&W studies
concerning the importance of menthol type and level on product acceptability needs to be
shared with BATCo to complement their studies.
ProiectstActivities:
01.04.01 SheigPsck Lire Studies
01.04.02 Product Freshness
01.04.03 Protective Packaging
01.04.04 Novel Packaging Concepts
01.04.05 Carbon Filters - BATCo Studies
01.04.06 Charcoal Filters
01.04.07 Novel Filter Additives
01.04.08 Menthol Application
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