What does CPAH stand for?

Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon

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Samples in periodicals archive:

However, because of its lower combustibility it contains 50 percent more carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene, benzanthracene, and benzopyrene, than tobacco smoke.

Cannabis smoke alters human DNA: Study

The scientists also found high levels of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as well as some unknown types of free radicals released from burning candles and incense.

Science to ban bad

Findings from the team's work were published under the title "Air Levels of Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons After the World Trade Center Disaster" in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 101, Number 32 (August 10, 2004).

New 9/11 study from U.S. EPA and the University of North Carolina

In addition, Vector Tobacco has developed a proprietary technology that significantly reduces one of the most serious cancer-causing agents in cigarettes, carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds.

Vector Tobacco Purchases Roxboro, North Carolina Manufacturing ...

NYSE: VGR) today announced that its Vector Tobacco subsidiary has developed a new proprietary technology which significantly reduces carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds, including benzo(a)pyrene, from cigarette smoke.

Vector Group Reduces Cancer Causing Agent in Cigarettes to Below the ...