I have some friends and family that smoke and I wanted to find out what chemicals they were putting in their bodies with each cigarette, each day. Not to mention all the other effects of smoking. So, I decided to do a little research. I was dumbfounded. The general consensus is about 599 additives.
The big problem is that these additives were not tested by burning them. The burning of most of these additives changes the chemical compounds. It produces over 4,000 chemical compounds, of which many are toxic and/or carcinogenic. Not to mention the smoke you inhale, which contains carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide, and ammonia. 43 known carcinogens are in the smoke you breathe and share with others.
Chemicals found in cigarette smoke
Benzene – A petrol additive. A colorless hydrocarbon obtained from coal and petroleum, used as a solvent in fuel and in chemical manufacture. ( Also found in cigarette smoke). It is a carcinogen and is associated with leukemia.
Formaldehyde – embalming fluid. A colorless liquid, highly poisonous, used to preserve dead bodies. (Also found in cigarette smoke. Known to cause cancer, respiratory, skin and gastrointestinal problems.
Ammonia – toilet cleaner. Found in dry cleaning fluids. It is used as a flavoring frees nicotine from tobacco turning it into a gas. (Also found in cigarette smoke).
Acetone – Nail polish remover. Fragrant volatile liquid ketone, used as a solvent. (Also found in cigarette smoke).
Tar – Particulate matter drawn into the lungs when you inhale on a lit cigarette. Once inhaled, smoke condenses and about 70% of the tar in the smoke is deposited in the smoker’s lungs.
Nicotine – Insecticide, an addictive drug. One of the most addictive substances known to man, a powerful and fast acting medical and non-medical poison. This is the chemical which causes addiction.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) – car exhaust fumes. An odorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas, rapidly fatal in large amounts. It is the same gas that comes out of the car exhausts and is the main gas in cigarette smoke, formed when the cigarette is lit.
Arsenic – rat poison. (Also found in cigarette smoke).
Hydrogen Cyanide – Gas chamber poison. (Also found in cigarette smoke)
Now, you can understand why secondhand smoke is so dangerous. You are poisoning yourself by choice, but others around you; family, children, the elderly, and friends don’t have a choice.
Take the time to read the list below. This is what one cigarette puts into your body every time you take a puff. Think about it! Quit!!
- Acetanolin
- Acetic Acid
- Acetoin
- Acetophenone
- 6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane
- 2-Acetyl-3- Ethylpyrazine
- 2-Acetyl-5-Methylfuran
- acetone
- Acetylpyrazine
- 2-Acetylpyridine
- 3-Acetylpyridine
- 2-Acetylthiazole
- Aconitic Acid
- dl-Alanine
- Alfalfa Extract
- Allspice Extract,Oleoresin, and Oil
- Allyl Hexanoate
- Allyl Ionone
- Almond Bitter Oil
- Ambergris Tincture
- Ammonia
- Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic
- Ammonium Sulfide
- Amyl Alcohol
- Amyl Butyrate
- Amyl Formate
- Amyl Octanoate
- alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde
- Amyris Oil
- trans-Anethole
- Angelica Root Extract, Oil and Seed Oil
- Anise
- Anise Star, Extract and Oils
- Anisyl Acetate
- Anisyl Alcohol
- Anisyl Formate
- Anisyl Phenylacetate
- Apple Juice Concentrate, Extract, and Skins
- Apricot Extract and Juice Concentrate
- 1-Arginine
- Asafetida Fluid Extract And Oil
- Ascorbic Acid
- 1-Asparagine Monohydrate
- 1-Aspartic Acid
- Balsam Peru and Oil
- Basil Oil
- Bay Leaf, Oil and Sweet Oil
- Beeswax White
- Beet Juice Concentrate
- Benzaldehyde
- Benzaldehyde Glyceryl Acetal
- Benzoic Acid, Benzoin
- Benzoin Resin
- Benzophenone
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Butyrate
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Benzyl Propionate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Bergamot Oil
- Bisabolene
- Black Currant Buds Absolute
- Borneol
- Bornyl Acetate
- Buchu Leaf Oil
- 1,3-Butanediol
- 2,3-Butanedione
- 1-Butanol
- 2-Butanone
- 4(2-Butenylidene)-3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
- Butter, Butter Esters, and Butter Oil
- Butyl Acetate
- Butyl Butyrate
- Butyl Butyryl Lactate
- Butyl Isovalerate
- Butyl Phenylacetate
- Butyl Undecylenate
- 3-Butylidenephthalide
- Butyric Acid]
- Cadinene
- Caffeine
- Calcium Carbonate
- Camphene
- Cananga Oil
- Capsicum Oleoresin
- Caramel Color
- Caraway Oil
- Carbon Dioxide
- Cardamom Oleoresin, Extract, Seed Oil, and Powder
- Carob Bean and Extract
- beta-Carotene
- Carrot Oil
- Carvacrol
- 4-Carvomenthenol
- 1-Carvone
- beta-Caryophyllene
- beta-Caryophyllene Oxide
- Cascarilla Oil and Bark Extract
102. Cassia Bark Oil
103. Cassie Absolute and Oil
104. Castoreum Extract, Tincture and Absolute
105. Cedar Leaf Oil
106. Cedarwood Oil Terpenes and Virginiana
107. Cedrol
108. Celery Seed Extract, Solid, Oil, And Oleoresin
109. Cellulose Fiber
110. Chamomile Flower Oil And Extract
111. Chicory Extract
112. Chocolate
113. Cinnamaldehyde
114. Cinnamic Acid
115. Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Bark Oil, and Extract
116. Cinnamyl Acetate
117. Cinnamyl Alcohol
118. Cinnamyl Cinnamate
119. Cinnamyl Isovalerate
120. Cinnamyl Propionate
121. Citral
122. Citric Acid
123. Citronella Oil
124. dl-Citronellol
125. Citronellyl Butyrate
126. itronellyl Isobutyrate
127. Civet Absolute
128. Clary Oil
129. Clover Tops, Red Solid Extract
130. Cocoa
131. Cocoa Shells, Extract, Distillate And Powder
132. Coconut Oil
133. Coffee
134. Cognac White and Green Oil
135. Copaiba Oil
136. Coriander Extract and Oil
137. Corn Oil
138. Corn Silk
139. Costus Root Oil
140. Cubeb Oil
141. Cuminaldehyde
142. para-Cymene
143. 1-Cysteine
144. Dandelion Root Solid Extract
145. Davana Oil
146. 2-trans, 4-trans-Decadienal
147. delta-Decalactone
148. gamma-Decalactone
149. Decanal
150. Decanoic Acid
151. 1-Decanol
152. 2-Decenal
153. Dehydromenthofurolactone
154. Diethyl Malonate
155. Diethyl Sebacate
156. 2,3-Diethylpyrazine
157. Dihydro Anethole
158. 5,7-Dihydro-2-Methylthieno(3,4-D) Pyrimidine
159. Dill Seed Oil and Extract
160. meta-Dimethoxybenzene
161. para-Dimethoxybenzene
162. 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol
163. Dimethyl Succinate
164. 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2 Cyclopentanedione
165. 3,5- Dimethyl-1,2-Cyclopentanedione
166. 3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-Octatriene
167. 4,5-Dimethyl-3-Hydroxy-2,5-Dihydrofuran-2-One
168. 6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-Undecadien-2-One
169. 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octenoic Acid
170. 2,4 Dimethylacetophenone
171. alpha,para-Dimethylbenzyl Alcohol
172. alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl Acetate
173. alpha,alpha Dimethylphenethyl Butyrate
174. 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine
175. 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine
176. 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine
177. Dimethyltetrahydrobenzofuranone
178. delta-Dodecalactone
179. gamma-Dodecalactone
180. para-Ethoxybenzaldehyde
181. Ethyl 10-Undecenoate
182. Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate
183. Ethyl Acetate
184. Ethyl Acetoacetate
185. Ethyl Alcohol
186. Ethyl Benzoate
187. Ethyl Butyrate
188. Ethyl Cinnamate
189. Ethyl Decanoate
190. Ethyl Fenchol
191. Ethyl Furoate
192. Ethyl Heptanoate
193. Ethyl Hexanoate
194. Ethyl Isovalerate
195. Ethyl Lactate
196. Ethyl Laurate
197. Ethyl Levulinate
198. Ethyl Maltol
199. Ethyl Methyl Phenylglycidate
200. Ethyl Myristate
201. Ethyl Nonanoate
202. Ethyl Octadecanoate
203. Ethyl Octanoate
204. Ethyl Oleate
205. Ethyl Palmitate
206. Ethyl Phenylacetate
207. Ethyl Propionate
208. Ethyl Salicylate
209. Ethyl trans-2-Butenoate
210. Ethyl Valerate
211. Ethyl Vanillin
212. 2-Ethyl (or Methyl)-(3,5 and 6)-Methoxypyrazine
213. 2-Ethyl-1-Hexanol, 3-Ethyl -2 -Hydroxy-2-Cyclopenten-1-One
214. 2-Ethyl-3, (5 or 6)-Dimethylpyrazine
215. 5-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)-Furanone
216. 2-Ethyl-3-Methylpyrazine
217. 4-Ethylbenzaldehyde
218. 4-Ethylguaiacol
219. para-Ethylphenol
220. 3-Ethylpyridine
221. Eucalyptol
222. Farnesol
223. D-Fenchone
224. Fennel Sweet Oil
225. Fenugreek, Extract, Resin, and Absolute
226. Fig Juice Concentrate
227. Food Starch Modified
228. Furfuryl Mercaptan
229. 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One
230. Galbanum Oil
231. Genet Absolute
232. Gentian Root Extract
233. Geraniol
234. Geranium Rose Oil
235. Geranyl Acetate
236. Geranyl Butyrate
237. Geranyl Formate
238. Geranyl Isovalerate
239. Geranyl Phenylacetate
240. Ginger Oil and Oleoresin
241. 1-Glutamic Acid
242. 1-Glutamine
243. Glycerol
244. Glycyrrhizin Ammoniated
245. Grape Juice Concentrate
246. Guaiac Wood Oil
247. Guaiacol
248. Guar Gum
249. 2,4-Heptadienal
250. gamma-Heptalactone
251. Heptanoic Acid
252. 2-Heptanone
253. 3-Hepten-2-One
254. 2-Hepten-4-One
255. 4-Heptenal
256. trans -2-Heptenal
257. Heptyl Acetate
258. omega-6-Hexadecenlactone
259. gamma-Hexalactone
260. Hexanal
261. Hexanoic Acid
262. 2-Hexen-1-Ol
263. 3-Hexen-1-Ol
264. cis-3-Hexen-1-Yl Acetate
265. 2-Hexenal
266. 3-Hexenoic Acid
267. trans-2-Hexenoic Acid
268. cis-3-Hexenyl Formate
269. Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate
270. Hexyl Acetate
271. Hexyl Alcohol
272. Hexyl Phenylacetate
273. 1-Histidine
274. Honey
275. Hops Oil
276. Hydrolyzed Milk Solids
277. Hydrolyzed Plant Proteins
278. 5-Hydroxy-2,4-Decadienoic Acid delta- Lactone
279. 4-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-Furanone
280. 2-Hydroxy-3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
281. 4-Hydroxy -3-Pentenoic Acid Lactone
282. 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzaldehyde
283. 4-Hydroxybutanoic Acid Lactone
284. Hydroxycitronellal
285. 6-Hydroxydihydrotheaspirane
286. 4-(para-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-Butanone
287. Hyssop Oil
288. Immortelle Absolute and Extract
289. alpha-Ionone
290. beta-Ionone
291. alpha-Irone
292. Isoamyl Acetate
293. Isoamyl Benzoate
294. Isoamyl Butyrate
295. Isoamyl Cinnamate
296. Isoamyl Formate, Isoamyl Hexanoate
297. Isoamyl Isovalerate
298. Isoamyl Octanoate
299. Isoamyl Phenylacetate
300. Isobornyl Acetate
301. Isobutyl Acetate
302. Isobutyl Alcohol
303. Isobutyl Cinnamate
304. Isobutyl Phenylacetate
305. Isobutyl Salicylate
306. 2-Isobutyl-3-Methoxypyrazine
307. alpha-Isobutylphenethyl Alcohol
308. Isobutyraldehyde
309. Isobutyric Acid
310. d,l-Isoleucine
311. alpha-Isomethylionone
312. 2-Isopropylphenol
313. Isovaleric Acid
314. Jasmine Absolute, Concrete and Oil
315. Kola Nut Extract
316. Labdanum Absolute and Oleoresin
317. Lactic Acid
318. Lauric Acid
319. Lauric Aldehyde
320. Lavandin Oil
321. Lavender Oil
322. Lemon Oil and Extract
323. Lemongrass Oil
324. 1-Leucine
325. Levulinic Acid
326. Licorice Root, Fluid, Extract and Powder
327. Lime Oil
328. Linalool
329. Linalool Oxide
330. Linalyl Acetate
331. Linden Flowers
332. Lovage Oil And Extract
333. 1-Lysine]
334. Mace Powder, Extract and Oil
335. Magnesium Carbonate
336. Malic Acid
337. Malt and Malt Extract
338. Maltodextrin
339. Maltol
340. Maltyl Isobutyrate
341. Mandarin Oil
342. Maple Syrup and Concentrate
343. Mate Leaf, Absolute and Oil
344. para-Mentha-8-Thiol-3-One
345. Menthol
346. Menthone
347. Menthyl Acetate
348. dl-Methionine
349. Methoprene
350. 2-Methoxy-4-Methylphenol
351. 2-Methoxy-4-Vinylphenol
352. para-Methoxybenzaldehyde
353. 1-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-Penten-3-One
354. 4-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Butanone
355. 1-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propanone
356. Methoxypyrazine
357. Methyl 2-Furoate
358. Methyl 2-Octynoate
359. Methyl 2-Pyrrolyl Ketone
360. Methyl Anisate
361. Methyl Anthranilate
362. Methyl Benzoate
363. Methyl Cinnamate
364. Methyl Dihydrojasmonate
365. Methyl Ester of Rosin, Partially Hydrogenated
366. Methyl Isovalerate
367. Methyl Linoleate (48%)
368. Methyl Linolenate (52%) Mixture
369. Methyl Naphthyl Ketone
370. Methyl Nicotinate
371. Methyl Phenylacetate
372. Methyl Salicylate
373. Methyl Sulfide
374. 3-Methyl-1-Cyclopentadecanone
375. 4-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Pentanone
376. 5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Hexenal
377. 5-Methyl-2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde
378. 6-Methyl-3,-5-Heptadien-2-One
379. 2-Methyl-3-(para-Isopropylphenyl) Propionaldehyde
380. 5-Methyl-3-Hexen-2-One
381. 1-Methyl-3Methoxy-4-Isopropylbenzene
382. 4-Methyl-3-Pentene-2-One
383. 2-Methyl-4-Phenylbutyraldehyde
384. 6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-One
385. 4-Methyl-5-Thiazoleethanol
386. 4-Methyl-5-Vinylthiazole
387. Methyl-alpha-Ionone
388. Methyl-trans-2-Butenoic Acid
389. 4-Methylacetophenone
390. para-Methylanisole
391. alpha-Methylbenzyl Acetate
392. alpha-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
393. 2-Methylbutyraldehyde
394. 3-Methylbutyraldehyde
395. 2-Methylbutyric Acid
396. alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde
397. Methylcyclopentenolone
398. 2-Methylheptanoic Acid
399. 2-Methylhexanoic Acid
400. 3-Methylpentanoic Acid
401. 4-Methylpentanoic Acid
402. 2-Methylpyrazine
403. 5-Methylquinoxaline
404. 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-One
405. (Methylthio)Methylpyrazine (Mixture Of Isomers)
406. 3-Methylthiopropionaldehyde
407. Methyl 3-Methylthiopropionate
408. 2-Methylvaleric Acid
409. Mimosa Absolute and Extract
410. Molasses Extract and Tincture
411. Mountain Maple Solid Extract
412. Mullein Flowers
413. Myristaldehyde
414. Myristic Acid
415. Myrrh Oil
416. beta-Napthyl Ethyl Ether
417. Nerol
418. Neroli Bigarde Oil
419. Nerolidol
420. nicotine
421. Nona-2-trans,6-cis-Dienal
422. 2,6-Nonadien-1-Ol
423. gamma-Nonalactone
424. Nonanal
425. Nonanoic Acid
426. Nonanone
427. trans-2-Nonen-1-Ol
428. 2-Nonenal
429. Nonyl Acetate
430. Nutmeg Powder and Oil
431. Oak Chips Extract and Oil
432. Oak Moss Absolute
433. 9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid (48%) And 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid (52%)
434. delta-Octalactone
435. gamma-Octalactone
436. Octanal
437. Octanoic Acid
438. 1-Octanol
439. 2-Octanone
440. 3-Octen-2-One
441. 1-Octen-3-Ol
442. 1-Octen-3-Yl Acetate
443. 2-Octenal
444. Octyl Isobutyrate
445. Oleic Acid
446. Olibanum Oil
447. Opoponax Oil And Gum
448. Orange Blossoms Water, Absolute, and Leaf Absolute
449. Orange Oil and Extract
450. Origanum Oil
451. Orris Concrete Oil and Root Extract
452. Palmarosa Oil
453. Palmitic Acid
454. Parsley Seed Oil
455. Patchouli Oil
456. omega-Pentadecalactone
457. 2,3-Pentanedione
458. 2-Pentanone
459. 4-Pentenoic Acid
460. 2-Pentylpyridine
461. Pepper Oil, Black And White
462. Peppermint Oil
463. Peruvian (Bois De Rose) Oil
464. Petitgrain Absolute, Mandarin Oil and Terpeneless Oil
465. alpha-Phellandrene
466. 2-Phenenthyl Acetate
467. Phenenthyl Alcohol
468. Phenethyl Butyrate
469. Phenethyl Cinnamate
470. Phenethyl Isobutyrate
471. Phenethyl Isovalerate
472. Phenethyl Phenylacetate
473. Phenethyl Salicylate
474. 1-Phenyl-1-Propanol
475. 3-Phenyl-1-Propanol
476. 2-Phenyl-2-Butenal
477. 4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-Ol
478. 4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-One
479. Phenylacetaldehyde
480. Phenylacetic Acid
481. 1-Phenylalanine
482. 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde
483. 3-Phenylpropionic Acid
484. 3-Phenylpropyl Acetate
485. 3-Phenylpropyl Cinnamate
486. 2-(3-Phenylpropyl)Tetrahydrofuran
487. Phosphoric Acid
488. Pimenta Leaf Oil
489. Pine Needle Oil, Pine Oil, Scotch
490. Pineapple Juice Concentrate
491. alpha-Pinene, beta-Pinene
492. D-Piperitone
493. Piperonal
494. Pipsissewa Leaf Extract
495. Plum Juice
496. Potassium Sorbate
497. 1-Proline
498. Propenylguaethol
499. Propionic Acid
500. Propyl Acetate
501. Propyl para-Hydroxybenzoate
502. Propylene Glycol
503. 3-Propylidenephthalide
504. Prune Juice and Concentrate
505. Pyridine
506. Pyroligneous Acid And Extract
507. Pyrrole
508. Pyruvic Acid
509. Raisin Juice Concentrate
510. Rhodinol
511. Rose Absolute and Oil
512. Rosemary Oil
513. Rum
514. Rum Ether
515. Rye Extract
516. Sage, Sage Oil, and Sage Oleoresin
517. Salicylaldehyde
518. Sandalwood Oil, Yellow
519. Sclareolide
520. Skatole
521. Smoke Flavor
522. Snakeroot Oil
523. Sodium Acetate
524. Sodium Benzoate
525. Sodium Bicarbonate
526. Sodium Carbonate
527. Sodium Chloride
528. Sodium Citrate
529. Sodium Hydroxide
530. Solanone
531. Spearmint Oil
532. Styrax Extract, Gum and Oil
533. Sucrose Octaacetate
534. Sugar Alcohols
535. Sugars
536. Tagetes Oil
537. Tannic Acid
538. Tartaric Acid
539. Tea Leaf and Absolute
540. alpha-Terpineol
541. Terpinolene
542. Terpinyl Acetate
543. 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroquinoxaline
544. 1,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-Oxatricyclo(8.3.0.0(4,9))Tridecane
545. 2,3,4,5, and 3,4,5,6-Tetramethylethyl-Cyclohexanone
546. 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylpyrazine
547. Thiamine Hydrochloride
548. Thiazole
549. 1-Threonine
550. Thyme Oil, White and Red
551. Thymol
552. Tobacco Extracts
553. Tochopherols (mixed)
554. Tolu Balsam Gum and Extract
555. Tolualdehydes
556. para-Tolyl 3-Methylbutyrate
557. para-Tolyl Acetaldehyde
558. para-Tolyl Acetate
559. para-Tolyl Isobutyrate
560. para-Tolyl Phenylacetate
561. Triacetin
562. 2-Tridecanone
563. 2-Tridecenal
564. Triethyl Citrate
565. 3,5,5-Trimethyl -1-Hexanol
566. para,alpha,alpha-Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol
567. 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-Enyl)But-2-En-4-One
568. 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-Ene-1,4-Dione
569. 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-Dienyl Methan
570. 4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-Dienyl)But-2-En-4-One
571. 2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone
572. 2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine
573. 1-Tyrosine
574. delta-Undercalactone
575. gamma-Undecalactone
576. Undecanal
577. 2-Undecanone, 1
578. 0-Undecenal
579. Urea
580. Valencene
581. Valeraldehyde
582. Valerian Root Extract, Oil and Powder
583. Valeric Acid
584. gamma-Valerolactone
585. Valine
586. Vanilla Extract And Oleoresin
587. Vanillin
588. Veratraldehyde
589. Vetiver Oil
590. Vinegar
591. Violet Leaf Absolute
592. Walnut Hull Extract
593. Water
594. Wheat Extract And Flour
595. Wild Cherry Bark Extract
596. Wine and Wine Sherry
597. Xanthan Gum
598. 3,4-Xylenol
599. Yeast
600. Source: 599 Ingredients Added to Cigarettes
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