With this combination of membranes (M1 + M3), the reduction of light gases (carbon monoxide, methane, ethane, ethylene, isoprene, benzene, toluene, and crotonaldehyde) is less than 15%, however, it is possible to reduce more than 60% of the nicotine and tar that the smoker would inhale compared to commercial filters
In fact, its stated goal is to continue to increase market share of its Liggett brand and maximize long-term profitability in that market
DS: We are currently producing only about 65 billion sticks per annum, which means our manufacturing facilities are utilized at less than half their actual capacity
Specialty filters can be a key factor in product and brand differentiation for cigarette manufacturers