Combustion promoter for cigarettes as well as preparation method and application of combustion promoter
By developing a new type of combustion additive for tobacco, combined with ingredients such as potassium acetate and potassium citrate, the problem of insufficient aroma and aftertaste of existing combustion additives for tobacco is solved, and better cigarette smoke state and aroma quality are achieved, and there are advantages in cost and raw material sources.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510256469.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing combustion aids for cigarettes have shortcomings in improving the aroma and aftertaste of cigarettes, and there is a lack of known, controllable and replaceable formulas in the industry, which affects the smoke state and aroma quality of cigarettes.
Through identification and experimental research on the ingredients of existing products, a new combustion additive for tobacco was developed, and its formula includes potassium acetate, potassium citrate, silica, anhydrous sodium metasilicate, succinic acid and potassium tartrate, which was prepared by mixing and crushing by pulverizing machine to ensure that the particle size is less than 100 mesh.
The combustion aid for cigarettes can significantly increase the aroma and aftertaste of cigarettes, improve the state of smoke, improve the comfort and aroma quality of cigarettes, and at the same time, it is cheap and has a wide source of raw materials.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of combustion aids for cigarettes, and particularly to a combustion aid for cigarettes, a preparation method thereof, and an application thereof. Background Art
[0002] The information disclosed in the background art of the present invention is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the present invention, and does not necessarily be regarded as an admission or imply in any form that this information constitutes the prior art already known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
[0003] With the increasing attention of cigarette consumers to their own health, low-harm cigarettes will become the mainstream of the world's cigarettes in the future. However, while reducing harm, there will inevitably be a loss of cigarette aroma and a deterioration in comfort. In addition to introducing specific tobacco flavoring agents to improve the problems of aroma loss and comfort deterioration in cigarette smoke, the use of combustion aids for cigarettes will also have a greater impact on the smoke state, style shaping, and aroma of cigarettes.
[0004] Currently, there are few reports on the formulations of combustion aids for cigarettes, and generally, products from fragrance companies are directly purchased in the industry, making it impossible to achieve "knowable, controllable, and replaceable" for combustion aids for cigarettes. There is still room for improvement in the smoke flavor and aftertaste of existing commercially available products. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new combustion aids for cigarettes based on existing products to further improve the smoke state, increase cigarette flavor, and improve the quality of cigarette smoke. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a combustion aid for cigarettes, a preparation method thereof, and an application thereof. Based on the identification of the components of existing products and through experimental research on a large number of formulations, the present invention has obtained a combustion aid for cigarettes that can increase the aroma and aftertaste of cigarettes.
[0006] In the first aspect, the present invention provides a combustion aid for cigarettes, comprising the following components in parts by weight: 52 - 58 parts of potassium acetate, 38 - 45 parts of potassium citrate, 1 - 3 parts of silicon dioxide, 1 - 3 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.5 - 2.5 parts of succinic acid, and 8 - 12 parts of potassium tartrate.
[0007] In the second aspect, the present invention provides a preparation method of the above-mentioned combustion aid for cigarettes, comprising the following steps:
[0008] Weigh potassium acetate, potassium citrate, silicon dioxide, anhydrous sodium metasilicate, succinic acid, and potassium tartrate in proportion, place them in a pulverizer for mixing and pulverizing, and discharge the material to obtain the product.
[0009] In the third aspect, the present invention provides an application of the above-mentioned combustion aid for cigarettes or the combustion aid for cigarettes prepared by the above-mentioned preparation method in cigarettes.
[0010] Fourthly, the present invention provides a cigarette, which contains the above-mentioned combustion aid for cigarettes or the combustion aid for cigarettes prepared by the above-mentioned preparation method.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has achieved the following beneficial effects:
[0012] The combustion aid for cigarettes provided by the present invention can increase the aroma and aftertaste of cigarettes, and effectively solve the problem of insufficient aroma and aftertaste of existing cigarette smoke. The cigarette added with the combustion aid for cigarettes of the present invention has the advantages of good state, rich and prominent cigarette aroma, and better comfort. Moreover, the combustion aid for cigarettes of the present invention has low cost and wide raw material sources. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The attached drawings forming a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments and descriptions thereof of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.
[0014] Figure 1 is a comparison of the infrared spectra of a commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes and sodium acetate in Example 1 of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 is an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy diagram of a commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes sample in Example 1 of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 is a differential scanning calorimetry diagram of a commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes sample in Example 1 of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 4 is a thermogravimetric analysis diagram of a commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes sample in Example 1 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0018] It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and is intended to provide further illustration of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.
[0019] The present invention provides a combustion aid for cigarettes, which comprises the following components in parts by weight: 52-58 parts of potassium acetate, 38-45 parts of potassium citrate, 1-3 parts of silicon dioxide, 1-3 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.5-2.5 parts of succinic acid, and 8-12 parts of potassium tartrate.
[0020] In the formula of the combustion aid for cigarettes of the present invention, potassium acetate and potassium citrate are the main components, which have a certain ability to catalyze combustion, thereby improving the combustion state. At the same time, it can also reduce the temperature during combustion, making the cigarette burn relatively fully and completely; silicon dioxide has a certain anti-caking function and is used to increase the powder fluidity; anhydrous sodium metasilicate is used as a buffer to play a certain buffering effect; succinic acid can adjust the acidity of the flue gas; potassium tartrate is used to adjust the alkalinity of the flue gas. The ratio of the above components also has a relatively significant impact on the final flue gas state. The present invention finds that only the formula under specific ratios can improve the suction sensory experience.
[0021] In the present invention, the combustion aid for cigarettes preferably further includes the following components in parts by weight: The combustion aid for cigarettes includes the following components in parts by weight: 53 - 58 parts of potassium acetate, 40 - 43 parts of potassium citrate, 2 - 2.5 parts of silicon dioxide, 1.5 - 2.2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.8 - 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 9 - 11 parts of potassium tartrate.
[0022] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the combustion aid for cigarettes includes the following components in parts by weight: 55 parts of potassium acetate, 41 parts of potassium citrate, 2 parts of silicon dioxide, 2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.8 parts of succinic acid, and 10 parts of potassium tartrate;
[0023] or, 58 parts of potassium acetate, 40 parts of potassium citrate, 2.5 parts of silicon dioxide, 1.5 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 11 parts of potassium tartrate;
[0024] or, 53 parts of potassium acetate, 43 parts of potassium citrate, 2 parts of silicon dioxide, 2.2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 9 parts of potassium tartrate.
[0025] The present invention also provides a preparation method of the above-mentioned combustion aid for cigarettes, including the following steps:
[0026] Weigh potassium acetate, potassium citrate, silicon dioxide, anhydrous sodium metasilicate, succinic acid, and potassium tartrate in proportion, place them in a pulverizer for mixing and pulverizing, and discharge the material to obtain the product.
[0027] In the present invention, the temperature of the pulverizing process is 3 - 8°C. Mixing and pulverizing at low temperature can avoid promoting reactions or destroying chemical structures due to high temperatures generated during the pulverizing process.
[0028] In the present invention, the rotation speed of the pulverizer is 3000 - 5000 r / min, and the combustion aid for cigarettes is pulverized to a particle size below 100 mesh. Further, the pulverizing time is 5 - 15 min, more preferably 8 - 12 min.
[0029] The present invention also provides an application of the above-mentioned combustion aid for cigarettes or the combustion aid for cigarettes prepared by the above-mentioned preparation method in cigarettes.
[0030] The present invention also provides a cigarette, which contains the above-mentioned combustion aid for cigarettes or the combustion aid for cigarettes prepared by the above-mentioned preparation method.
[0031] In the present invention, the addition amount of the combustion aid for cigarettes is 0.1-1 wt% of the mass of tobacco cut filler. Using the combustion aid for cigarettes of the present invention can improve the flavor and aftertaste of cigarettes, and the quality is better.
[0032] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. The present invention has no special restrictions on the sources of the reagents used in the following embodiments, and commercially available products well-known to those skilled in the art can be used.
[0033] Example 1 Determination of the formula of commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes
[0034] 1. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GS-MS) and pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS):
[0035] Samples in use by China Tobacco Shandong Industrial Co., Ltd. were taken for analysis. Then gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was carried out. The chromatographic conditions are as follows:
[0036] Chromatographic column: RTX-5ms fused silica capillary column (30 m × 0.25 mm × 0.25 μm); injection port temperature: 210 °C; carrier gas: helium; injection volume: 1.0 μL; split ratio: 5:1; column flow rate: 0.7 mL / min, programmed temperature rise: column temperature 50 °C, hold for 4 min, temperature rise rate 2 °C / min, up to 150 °C hold for 1 min; temperature rise rate 5 °C / min, up to 180 °C hold for 5 min; temperature rise rate 10 °C / min, up to 280 °C hold for 30 min.
[0037] Mass spectrometry conditions: MS interface temperature: 220 °C; EI ionization energy: 70 eV; ion source temperature: 200 °C; solvent delay: 2.8 min; scanning ion mass range: 35-550 amu.
[0038] Pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry: The sample was pyrolyzed in a helium environment at 600 °C.
[0039] It can be seen from the detection results of GS-MS and Py-GC-MS that the sample contains components such as carboxylates.
[0040] 2. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis:
[0041] The commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes mentioned above was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and compared with the infrared spectrum of sodium acetate, as Figure 1As shown, it can be seen that the peak positions are highly similar, indicating that the formulation contains substances such as organic acid salts.
[0042] 3. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) Analysis:
[0043] As Figure 2 shown, it is the EDS analysis spectrum of the commercially available sample. From the EDX analysis, it can be known that the sample mainly contains elements such as C, O, K, Si, and Na.
[0044] 4. X-ray Diffractometer
[0045] The 2θ scanning range is: 5° to 90°, with a step size of 4° / min. It can be detected that the sample contains substances such as silicon dioxide, potassium carbonate, kojic acid, succinic acid, potassium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium acetate, potassium citrate, sodium oxalate, and tartaric acid.
[0046] 5. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA):
[0047] The DSC spectrum of the sample is as Figure 3 shown. It can be seen that the sample has no obvious crystallization point, and the decomposition temperature of the sample is around 237°C.
[0048] The TGA spectrum of the sample is as Figure 4 shown. It can be seen that the sample contains a large amount of water and a large amount of inorganic substances remain.
[0049] Based on the above analysis, the approximate formulation of the commercially available tobacco burning aid can be determined as shown in Table 1.
[0050] Table 1 Instrumental Analysis Formulation Sheet
[0051] Serial number Component name Component content (wt%) CAS# 1 Water, % 8-10 7732-18-5 2 Potassium carbonate, % 4-6 584-08-7 3 Kojic acid, % 1-2 501-31-4 4 Succinic acid, % 3-5 110-15-6 5 Potassium bicarbonate, % 2-3 298-14-6 6 Sodium carbonate, % 0.3-0.5 497-19-8 7 Potassium acetate, % 18-20 127-08-2 8 Potassium citrate, % 51-53 866-84-2 9 Sodium oxalate, % 0.8-1.2 62-76-0 10 Tartaric acid, % 2-3 79-14-1 11 Silicon dioxide, % 3-4 /
[0052] The sensory quality evaluations of the above potassium carbonate, potassium citrate, potassium acetate, potassium tartrate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium oxalate, kojic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid were respectively carried out when used in Taishan (White General) cigarettes. The addition amounts and sensory quality evaluations are shown in Table 2.
[0053] Table 2 Sensory Quality Evaluations of Each Substance
[0054]
[0055]
[0056] Example 2
[0057] This example provides the formulation development of a new tobacco burning aid.
[0058] The formulation of the combustion aid for cigarettes in this embodiment is as follows: 55 parts of potassium acetate, 41 parts of potassium citrate, 2 parts of silicon dioxide, 2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.8 parts of succinic acid, and 10 parts of potassium tartrate. After weighing the above raw materials in proportion, they are pulverized at a speed of 4000 r / min by a pulverizer in a low-temperature environment (4 °C) for 10 min, and the mixed combustion aid for cigarettes is obtained, with a particle size less than 100 mesh.
[0059] Example 3
[0060] The formulation of the combustion aid for cigarettes in this embodiment is as follows: 58 parts of potassium acetate, 40 parts of potassium citrate, 2.5 parts of silicon dioxide, 1.5 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 11 parts of potassium tartrate. After weighing the above raw materials in proportion, they are pulverized at a speed of 4000 r / min by a pulverizer in a low-temperature environment (4 °C) for 10 min, and the mixed combustion aid for cigarettes is obtained, with a particle size less than 100 mesh.
[0061] Example 4
[0062] The formulation of the combustion aid for cigarettes in this embodiment is as follows: 53 parts of potassium acetate, 43 parts of potassium citrate, 2 parts of silicon dioxide, 2.2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 9 parts of potassium tartrate. After weighing the above raw materials in proportion, they are pulverized at a speed of 4000 r / min by a pulverizer in a low-temperature environment (4 °C) for 10 min, and the mixed combustion aid for cigarettes is obtained, with a particle size less than 100 mesh.
[0063] Comparative Example 1
[0064] The combustion aid for cigarettes in this comparative example is the aforementioned commercially available combustion aid for cigarettes.
[0065] Comparative Example 2
[0066] Compared with Example 2, the difference in this comparative example is that in the combustion aid for cigarettes of this comparative example, there are 41 parts of potassium acetate and 55 parts of potassium citrate.
[0067] Comparative Example 3
[0068] Compared with Example 2, the difference in this comparative example is that kojic acid is used to replace succinic acid in this comparative example.
[0069] Comparative Example 4
[0070] Compared with Example 2, the difference in this comparative example is that kojic acid and tartaric acid are used to replace succinic acid in this comparative example, and the mass ratio of kojic acid to tartaric acid is 1:2.
[0071] Comparative Example 5
[0072] Compared with Example 2, the difference in this comparative example is that sodium oxalate is used to replace anhydrous sodium metasilicate in this comparative example.
[0073] Comparative Example 6
[0074] This comparative example is different from Example 2 in that potassium carbonate is used to replace anhydrous sodium metasilicate in this comparative example.
[0075] Comparative Example 7
[0076] This comparative example is different from Example 2 in that the addition amount of potassium tartrate in this comparative example is 20 parts.
[0077] Comparative Example 8
[0078] This comparative example is different from Example 2 in that potassium tartrate is not added in this comparative example.
[0079] Test Example
[0080] The tobacco burning aids of Examples 2 to 4 and Comparative Examples 1 to 8 were added to Taishan brand cigarettes, and the addition amount of the tobacco burning aids was 0.2% of the mass of the cut tobacco. Then, the evaluation was carried out with reference to the smoking evaluation standard of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration. The smoking evaluation group consisted of 10 cigarette sensory evaluation experts, and the sensory evaluation and scoring were carried out in a blind evaluation manner, mainly including the luster (5 points), aroma (32 points), harmony (6 points), off-flavors (12 points), irritation (20 points), aftertaste (25 points) of the cigarettes. The sensory quality evaluation results are shown in Table 3.
[0081] Table 3 Sensory Quality Evaluation Results
[0082]
[0083] As can be seen from Table 3, the tobacco burning aids provided in Examples 2 to 4 of the present invention have the remarkable effects of improving the smoke state and enhancing the smoke aftertaste compared with the commercially available tobacco burning aids. The cigarettes added with the tobacco burning aids of Examples 2 to 4 of the present invention have the advantages of good state, rich and mellow tobacco aroma, and better comfort. As can be seen from Table 3, the components and scores of the formula will all affect the smoke state of the cigarettes.
[0084] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A tobacco combustion aid, characterized in that: The invention comprises the following components in parts by weight: 52-58 parts of potassium acetate, 38-45 parts of potassium citrate, 1-3 parts of silicon dioxide, 1-3 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.5-2.5 parts of succinic acid and 8-12 parts of potassium tartrate.
2. The tobacco combustion aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tobacco combustion aid comprises the following components in parts by weight: 53-58 parts of potassium acetate, 40-43 parts of potassium citrate, 2-2.5 parts of silicon dioxide, 1.5-2.2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.8-2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 9-11 parts of potassium tartrate.
3. The tobacco combustion aid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tobacco combustion aid comprises the following components in parts by weight: 55 parts of potassium acetate, 41 parts of potassium citrate, 2 parts of silicon dioxide, 2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 1.8 parts of succinic acid, and 10 parts of potassium tartrate; Or, 58 parts of potassium acetate, 40 parts of potassium citrate, 2.5 parts of silicon dioxide, 1.5 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 11 parts of potassium tartrate; Or, 53 parts of potassium acetate, 43 parts of potassium citrate, 2 parts of silicon dioxide, 2.2 parts of anhydrous sodium metasilicate, 2.2 parts of succinic acid, and 9 parts of potassium tartrate.
4. The method for preparing the tobacco combustion aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steps include: Weigh potassium acetate, potassium citrate, silicon dioxide, anhydrous sodium metasilicate, succinic acid and potassium tartrate in proportion, place in a grinder, mix and grind, and discharge to obtain the product.
5. The preparation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature of the pulverizing process is 3-8°C.
6. The preparation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation speed of the pulverizer is 3000-5000 r / min, and the particle size of the tobacco combustion aid is pulverized to be below 100 meshes.
7. The preparation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crushing time is 5 to 15 minutes.
8. Use of the tobacco combustion aid according to claim 1 or the tobacco combustion aid prepared by the above preparation method in cigarettes.
9. A cigarette, characterized in that: A tobacco combustion aid prepared by the preparation method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. The cigarette according to claim 9, characterized in that The added amount of the tobacco combustion aid is 0.1-1wt% of the tobacco mass.