Jun 23, 2021
Why IQOS does not produce tar and other benefits
Many adult smokers may not know that traditional cigarettes generate tar when they burn as they are smoked, so it’s important to know that it exists and to understand that an alternative to traditional cigarettes like IQOS does not produce tar, but also that IQOS emits significantly lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.* We’ll explain these benefits so that you know why increasing numbers of adult smokers are switching from traditional cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives.
All these benefits of using IQOS are based on scientific studies carried out with manufacturer’s heated tobacco units designed for IQOS.
Important information: IQOS is not risk-free.
Source: Average reductions in levels of a range of harmful chemicals (excluding nicotine) compared to the smoke of a reference cigarette. See Important Information on IQOS.com.
What is tar?
Tar is the residue from smoke after a cigarette is burned.
IQOS does not produce tar because it heats tobacco instead of burning it. It generates an aerosol residue that is fundamentally different from tar and consists of significantly lower levels of harmful chemicals.*
Important information: The absence of tar does not mean that IQOS is risk free. IQOS provides nicotine which is addictive
* Average reductions in levels of a range of harmful chemicals (excluding nicotine) compared to cigarette smoke
Other benefits of using IQOS
No fire
Essentially, there's no tar because there's no fire. The burning of tobacco in a traditional cigarette generates higher levels of toxic substances than heating tobacco. With IQOS, thanks to our HeatControl™ technology, the device heats tobacco to significantly lower temperatures and therefore doesn´t burn it.
The IQOS device eliminates this process thanks to its revolutionary tobacco heating technology. IQOS emits on average 95% lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.*
Important information: It does not necessarily equal a 95% reduction in risk. IQOS is not risk-free.
*Reductions in levels of a range of harmful chemicals (excluding nicotine) compared to the smoke of a reference cigarette.
Based on scientific studies conducted with manufacturer's heated tobacco units designed for IQOS.
Does not produce high amounts of carbon monoxide
Cigarettes burn tobacco, which produces high amounts of carbon monoxide.
IQOS doesn’t burn tobacco, producing on average 98% less carbon monoxide (CO) and significantly lower levels of other harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.*
Important information: This does not mean a 98% reduction in risk. IQOS is not risk free, and delivers nicotine which is addictive.
*Source: We measured the levels of certain harmful chemicals prioritized for reporting by renowned public health organizations, and these are reduced on average by 95% compared to the smoke of a cigarette (nicotine excluded).
No ash, no smoke
Burning tobacco generates smoke and ash. Heating it without burning it does not. When you use IQOS you’ll have a cleaner experience, because, as well as producing neither smoke nor ash, the IQOS device leaves less lingering smell on hands, hair and clothes than cigarettes.
As IQOS produces less smell than cigarettes, it is less likely to bother people around you.
Also, IQOS leaves significantly less stains on your teeth* than cigarettes.
Important information: If teeth are already stained, switching to IQOS will not reverse the color of those stains.
* Source: non-clinical laboratory study conducted in Switzerland with human teeth and the most widely used dental composites. Contrary to real world conditions, teeth were not exposed to other staining substances which may influence the results.
Advantages of an IQOS ambassador
To find out more about the benefits of your IQOS device and how it works, go to miasesoriqos.com and start enjoying the following services:
Don’t forget to share your personal code with an adult smoker friend. You’ll be able to discover the advantages of sharing in IQOS Club.
No tar, fire, ash or smoke: all this makes IQOS an alternative for adult smokers who want to switch to something better. If you have any questions about the devices, you can consult your adviser or use our IQOS help service. Get to know our technological revolution better.