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Here is NFPA's answer:
More and more states are passing fire-safe cigarette legislation (22 to date). The Coalition for Fire-Safe Cigarettes, organized by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is calling for manufacturers to produce and market only cigarettes that adhere to an established fire safety performance standard, and is working to see that this standard is required in every state in the country.
A fire-safe cigarette has a reduced propensity to burn when left unattended. The most common fire-safe technology used by cigarette manufacturers is to wrap cigarettes with two or three thin bands of less-porous paper that act as "speed bumps" to slow down a burning cigarette. If a fire-safe cigarette is left unattended, the burning tobacco will reach one of these speed bumps and self-extinguish. There is no evidence that reduced ignition propensity cigarettes are any more harmful to health.
You can read more about the "myths vs. realities" about fire-safe cigarettes on our Web site.
The new fire-safe paper. This paper is constructed by gluing two or three thin bands of less-porous paper together with an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion based adhesive(carpet glue).
Article about side-effects:
Are the new FSC fire-safe cigarettes making smokers sicker than ever?
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There is plenty of evidence that FSC cigarettes are more harmful to your health. NFPA coordinated The Coalition for Fire Safe Cigarettes.
FSC or fire safe cigarette laws were passed state by state using deception and misinformation. Fires have actually increased for smokers in New York, the first state to pass the law.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoFSC or fire safe cigarette laws were passed state by state using deception and misinformation. FSC cigarettes greatly increase the health risks for smokers. Fires have actually increased for smokers in New York, the first state to pass the law.
See the related links for more information
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∙ 13y agoFSC stands for "fire standards compliant." They are more commonly known by the misnomer "fire safe cigarette."
FSC or fire safe cigarette laws were passed state by state using deception and misinformation. FSC cigarettes greatly increase the health risks for smokers. Fires have actually increased for smokers in New York, the first state to pass the law.
See related links for more information.
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∙ 12y agoFire Safe Cigarette
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What cigarettes don't have Fsc?
In the U.S. all have fsc in them.
Are all cigarette going fsc?
In the U.S. all cigarettes have fsc in them. But you can order online.
Does Arkansas sell non fsc cigarettes?
As of January 1, 2010, Arkansas retailers must sell Fire-Safe Cigarettes (FSC).
Does West Virginia have non fsc cigarettes?
No, not any states anymore.
Does West Virginia sell FSC cigarettes?
Yes, West Virginia sells fire-safe cigarettes. You may find some non-fire-safe cigarettes still around because some gas stations and cigarette stores have extra stock of those. Once they've sold out of the older non-fire-safe cigarettes, they will begin putting the FSC cigarettes on their shelves.
Does Canada sell fsc cigarettes?
I believe it's a government regulated law so it depends on Canada's Gov't.
Can you order NON FSC cigarettes from Wyoming?
No, as of July 1, 2011, all states in the US now have laws which require retailers to sell only fire safe cigarettes.
What does fsc stand for on cigarette PACKS SOLD IN MA.?
FIRE SAFE CIGARETTES ...>From my understanding its not extra paper in the cigarette to make it go out , its a new chemical that tobbaco companys has put into the cigarretes . This chemical was tested and found that when smoking these cigarettes , you are 15x more likely to have health problems . NOT 15 % , 15 TIMES ... Where did you get your data from? My research indicated that there is no chemical additive, there is a difference in the paper that wraps the cigarette.
What is fsc cigerettes?
Fire Safety Cigarrettes. They put them selves out if not being used. Its to prevent fires and what not. It actually stands for "fire standards compliant." They are more commonly known by the misnomer "fire safe cigarettes." FSC or fire safe cigarette laws were passed state by state using deception and misinformation. FSC cigarettes greatly increase the health risks for smokers. Fires have actually increased for smokers in New York, the first state to pass the law. Please spread the word!
Are there chemical reactions in cigarettes?
Burning a cigarette is a chemical reaction.
Can you improve your fsc?
Yes we can improve our Fsc
What chemical in cigarettes causes addiction?
Nicotine
