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Combustible heat source with improved binding agent

US10676687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Philip Morris Products S.A. · CH

Inventors

Alexandre Malgat · Yverdon-les-Bains, CH
Laurent Poget · Bussigny, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 28, 2017
Grant date	Jun 9, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC10L2290/30
WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A combustible heat source for a smoking article is provided, including carbon and a binding agent. The binding agent includes a combination of three binder components: an organic polymeric binder material, a carboxylate burn salt, and at least one non-combustible inorganic binder material. The at least one non-combustible inorganic binder material includes a sheet silicate material. Preferably, the combustible heat source further includes an ignition aid.

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