tobacco industry lobbying Global use tumbles despite European Commission complacent on tobacco

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Here are a few of the chemicals in tobacco smoke and other places they are found: Acetone found in nail polish remover Acetic acid an ingredient in hair dye Ammonia a common household cleaner Arsenic used in rat poison Benzene found in rubber cement and gasoline Butane used in lighter fluid Cadmium active component in battery acid Carbon monoxide released in car exhaust fumes Formaldehyde embalming fluid Hexamine found in barbecue lighter fluid Lead used in batteries Naphthalene an ingredient in mothballs Methanol a main component in rocket fuel Nicotine used as an insecticide Tar material for paving roads Toluene used to manufacture paint Learn about the American Lung Associations programs to help you or a loved one quit smoking, and join our advocacy efforts to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke

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