SIST ISO 3550-2:1998

Cigarettes -- Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends -- Part 2: Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)

Cigarettes -- Détermination de la perte de tabac par les extrémités -- Partie 2: Méthode utilisant une boîte rotative cubique (sismélatophore)

La présente partie de l'ISO 3550 prescrit une méthode pour la détermination des pertes de tabac par les extrémités des cigarettes à l'aide d'une boîte rotative cubique (sismélatophore). Elle s'applique principalement à la détermination des pertes de tabac subies pendant le circuit de distribution et dans la poche du consommateur.  NOTE -- Une méthode de détermination des pertes de tabac par les extrémités des cigarettes à l'aide d'une cage rotative cylindrique à barreaux est décrite dans l'ISO 3550-1.

Cigarete - Določanje izgub tobaka na koncih cigaret - 2. del: Metoda uporabe rotirajoče kubične kocke (sismelatofor)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-1998
• ICS: 65.160 - Tobacco, tobacco products and related equipment
• Technical Committee: TIT - Tobaco and tobaco products
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-1998
• Due Date: 01-Feb-1998
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-1998
• Ref Project: ISO 3550-2:1997 - Cigarettes - Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends - Part 2: Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)

Relations

• Revised: SIST ISO 3550:1995 - Cigarettes -- Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends
• Effective Date: 12-May-2008
• Revised: ISO 3550:1985 - Cigarettes - Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends
• Effective Date: 12-May-2008

Overview

SIST ISO 3550-2:1998 specifies a standardized method for determining the loss of tobacco from the ends of cigarettes using a rotating cubic box, also known as a sismelatophore. This particular part of the ISO 3550 series focuses on assessing tobacco loss that occurs primarily throughout the distribution network and during consumer handling, such as in the smoker’s pocket. The method involves subjecting a test portion of cigarettes to controlled tumbling impacts inside a cubic rotating box to simulate these conditions and measure tobacco fallout.

The standard is crucial for tobacco manufacturers and quality control laboratories aiming to evaluate and improve the mechanical integrity and quality of cigarettes by minimizing tobacco loss at the ends-a key factor influencing consumer satisfaction and product consistency.

Key Topics

• Purpose and Scope
  ISO 3550-2 specifically targets tobacco loss occurring due to handling and distribution processes. It complements Part 1 of ISO 3550, which uses a rotating cylindrical cage to evaluate manufacturing and packaging losses.

• Testing Principle
  The test portion of cigarettes is tumbled inside a cubic box rotating around its main diagonal to artificially induce tobacco strand loss from cigarette ends. The loss is quantified by weighing the cigarettes before and after tumbling, with tobacco fallout collected and measured.

• Apparatus Description

  • Rotating cubic box (sismelatophore): Constructed from poly(methyl methacrylate) or similar plastic, with 140 mm edges, mounted to rotate at 60 ± 2 revolutions per minute.
  • Conditioning chamber: Controls atmosphere following ISO 3402 to ensure consistent moisture and temperature.
  • Measurement tools: Analytical balance accurate to ±0.0001 g and equipment for measuring cigarette diameter per ISO 2971.

• Testing Procedure

  • Cigarettes are conditioned under standardized atmosphere.
  • A test portion of 20 cigarettes is weighed, subjected to 120 seconds tumbling in the sismelatophore, and weighed again to determine mass loss.
  • Non-tobacco components are separated and weighed to isolate tobacco loss.
  • Water content is determined via ISO 6488 since moisture affects tobacco fallout results.

• Calculations
  Tobacco loss is expressed in parts per thousand (‰) relative to the initial tobacco mass. Specific fallout metrics include:

  • Loss per open cigarette end (mg per open end)
  • Loss per unit cross-sectional area of the cigarette end (mg/cm²)

• Reporting Requirements
  Test reports must comprehensively document sample identification, cigarette characteristics (including length, diameter, and number of open ends), sampling and testing details, water content, statistical results, and any factors influencing outcomes.

Applications

• Quality Control in Tobacco Production
  Enables manufacturers to quantify and reduce tobacco loss during product handling, ensuring better package integrity and product quality.

• Product Development
  Assists in evaluating new cigarette designs or materials aimed at enhancing resistance to tobacco fallout.

• Distribution and Handling Assessment
  Offers insights into tobacco loss occurring post-manufacture, helping optimize packaging and transport conditions.

• Consumer Experience Enhancement
  By minimizing tobacco fallout, the method supports efforts to reduce waste and improve consumer satisfaction.

Related Standards

• ISO 3550-1: Method using a rotating cylindrical cage
  Focuses on tobacco loss during manufacturing and packaging.

• ISO 2971: Cigarettes and filter rods – Determination of nominal diameter using a laser beam
  Ensures accurate measurement of cigarette dimensions to support loss calculations.

• ISO 3402: Tobacco and tobacco products – Atmosphere for conditioning and testing
  Defines standardized conditioning environments for tobacco products.

• ISO 6488: Tobacco – Determination of water content using the Karl Fischer method
  Provides moisture content measurement critical for interpreting tobacco loss data.

• ISO 8243: Cigarettes – Sampling
  Describes proper sampling procedures to ensure representative test portions.

Keywords

Cigarette tobacco loss, tobacco fallout measurement, sismelatophore method, rotating cubic box test, cigarette quality control, tobacco product testing, ISO 3550-2, tobacco loss determination, cigarette end tobacco loss, tobacco testing standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Cigarettes -- Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends -- Part 2: Method using a
rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)
Cigarettes -- Détermination de la perte de tabac par les extrémités -- Partie 2: Méthode
utilisant une boîte rotative cubique (sismélatophore)
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INTERNATIONAL
IS0
STANDARD
3550-2
First edition
1997-09-01
Cigarettes - Determination of loss of
tobacco from the ends -
Part 2:
Method using a rotating cubic box
(sismelatophore)
Cigarettes - D&termination de la perte de tabac par /es extr&mit& -
Partie 2: Akthode utilisant une bofte rotative cubique (sism&latophore)
Reference number
IS0 3550-2: 1997(E)
IS0 3550=2:1997(E)
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through IS0 technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical.committees are circulated to the member bodies
for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 o/o of the member
bodies casting a vote.
International Standard IS0 3550-2 was prepared by ,Technical Committee ISOITC 126, Tobacco and
tobacco products, Subcommittee SC 1, Physical and dimensional tests.
IS0 3550 consists of the following parts, under the general title Cigarettes - Determination of loss of
tobacco from the ends:
- Part 1: Method using a rotating cylindrical cage
- Part 2: Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)
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Introduction
The loss of tobacco from cigarette ends, which particularly affects short strands, is a nuisance for the
industry as well as for the consumer.
From this standpoint, the greater a cigarette’s resistance to loss from its ends, the higher its quality.
The measuring devices available are based on the rotation of a cigarette-containing device. This
International Standard describes two particular types of devices. The first, described in IS0 35504,
comprises a rotating cylindrical cage through which tobacco is allowed to fall into a weighing vessel; the
second, described in this part of IS0 3550, uses a cubic box rotating about its main diagonal axis.
The first system principally permits determination of losses undergone by the cigarette during the
manufacturing and packaging processes, and the second one losses undergone throughout the
distribution network and in the smoker’s pocket.
The two methods are not mutually exclusive and other acceptable methods exist which are based upon
slightly different types of device.

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IS0 3550-2: 1997(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD @ IS0
Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends -
Cigarettes -
Part 2:
Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)
1 Scope
This part of IS0 3550 specifies a method for the determination of loss of tobacco from cigarette ends
using a cubic rotative box (sismelatophore).
It applies mainly to the determination of the losses undergone throughout the distribution network and in
the smoker’s pocket.
NOTE - A method of determination of loss of tobacco from the ends using a rotating cylindrical cage is
described in IS0 3550-l.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of IS0 3550. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are
subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this part of IS0 3550 are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
l, Cigarettes and filter rods - Determination of nominal diameter - Method using the laser beam
IS0 2971:-
measuring apparatus.
IS0 3402:1991, Tobacco and tobacco products - Atmosphere for conditioning and testing.
IS0 6488:2, Tobacco - Determination of water content - Karl Fischer method.
IS0 8243:1991, Cigarettes - Sampling.
Principle
A test portion of a given number of cigarettes is subjected to a random series of impacts repeated in
such a way as to bring about artificially a loss of tobacco strands at the ends.
These impacts are achieved by tumbling the portion in a cubic box revolving uniformly around an axis
coincident with a principal diagonal.
The tobacco loss, expressed in parts per thousand (%o), is given
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INTERNATIONAL
IS0
STANDARD
3550-2
First edition
1997-09-01
Cigarettes - Determination of loss of
tobacco from the ends -
Part 2:
Method using a rotating cubic box
(sismelatophore)
Cigarettes - D&termination de la perte de tabac par /es extr&mit& -
Partie 2: Akthode utilisant une bofte rotative cubique (sism&latophore)
Reference number
IS0 3550-2: 1997(E)
IS0 3550=2:1997(E)
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through IS0 technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical.committees are circulated to the member bodies
for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 o/o of the member
bodies casting a vote.
International Standard IS0 3550-2 was prepared by ,Technical Committee ISOITC 126, Tobacco and
tobacco products, Subcommittee SC 1, Physical and dimensional tests.
IS0 3550 consists of the following parts, under the general title Cigarettes - Determination of loss of
tobacco from the ends:
- Part 1: Method using a rotating cylindrical cage
- Part 2: Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)
0 IS0 1997
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
International Organization for Standardization
Case postale 56 l CH-1211 Geneve 20 l Switzerland
Internet central @ iso.ch
x.400 c=ch; a=4OOnet; p=iso; o=isocs; s=central
Printed in Switzerland
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@ IS0
IS0 3550=2:1997(E)
Introduction
The loss of tobacco from cigarette ends, which particularly affects short strands, is a nuisance for the
industry as well as for the consumer.
From this standpoint, the greater a cigarette’s resistance to loss from its ends, the higher its quality.
The measuring devices available are based on the rotation of a cigarette-containing device. This
International Standard describes two particular types of devices. The first, described in IS0 35504,
comprises a rotating cylindrical cage through which tobacco is allowed to fall into a weighing vessel; the
second, described in this part of IS0 3550, uses a cubic box rotating about its main diagonal axis.
The first system principally permits determination of losses undergone by the cigarette during the
manufacturing and packaging processes, and the second one losses undergone throughout the
distribution network and in the smoker’s pocket.
The two methods are not mutually exclusive and other acceptable methods exist which are based upon
slightly different types of device.

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IS0 3550-2: 1997(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD @ IS0
Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends -
Cigarettes -
Part 2:
Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)
1 Scope
This part of IS0 3550 specifies a method for the determination of loss of tobacco from cigarette ends
using a cubic rotative box (sismelatophore).
It applies mainly to the determination of the losses undergone throughout the distribution network and in
the smoker’s pocket.
NOTE - A method of determination of loss of tobacco from the ends using a rotating cylindrical cage is
described in IS0 3550-l.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of IS0 3550. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are
subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this part of IS0 3550 are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
l, Cigarettes and filter rods - Determination of nominal diameter - Method using the laser beam
IS0 2971:-
measuring apparatus.
IS0 3402:1991, Tobacco and tobacco products - Atmosphere for conditioning and testing.
IS0 6488:2, Tobacco - Determination of water content - Karl Fischer method.
IS0 8243:1991, Cigarettes - Sampling.
Principle
A test portion of a given number of cigarettes is subjected to a random series of impacts repeated in
such a way as to bring about artificially a loss of tobacco strands at the ends.
These impacts are achieved by tumbling the portion in a cubic box revolving uniformly around an axis
coincident with a principal diagonal.
The tobacco loss, expressed in parts per thousand (%o), is given by calculating the ratio of the loss of
mass of cigarettes in a given time to the initial mass of the test portion.
As a first result of the test, the mass, mu, of tobacco falling from the test portion is determined. From this
mass, IIZLP and the non-tobacco mass, m2 (cigarette paper, filter, glue, etc.), the characteristics of the
1 To be published. (Revision of IS0 2971:1987)
2 To be published. (Revision of IS0 6488:1981)

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Détermination de la perte de
Cigarettes -
tabac par les extrémités -
Partie 2:
Méthode utilisant une boîte rotative cubique
(sismélatophore)
Cigarettes ‘- Determination of loss of tobacco from the ends -
Part 2: Method using a rotating cubic box (sismelatophore)
Numéro de référence
ISO 3550-2: 1997(F)
ISO 3550-2: 1997(F)
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale d’organismes nationaux de
normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration des Normes internationales est en général confiée aux
comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité
technique créé à cet effet. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernementales, en
liaison avec I’ISO participent également aux travaux. L’ISO collabore étroitement avec la Commission
électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en ce qui concerne la normalisation électrotechnique.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis aux comités membres pour
vote. Leur publication comme Normes internationales requiert l’approbation de 75 % au moins des comités
membres votants.
La Norme internationale ISO 3550-2 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISORC 126, Tabac et produits du
tabac, sous-comité SC 1, Essais physiques et dimensionnels.
L’ISO 3550 comprend les parties suivantes présentées sous le titre général Cigarettes - Détermination de /a perte
de tabac par les extrémités:
- Partie 1: Méthode utilisant une cage rotative cylindrique à barreaux
- Partie 2: Méthode utilisant une boîte rotative cubique (sismélatophore)
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Introduction
La perte de tabac par les extrémités des cigarettes, qui affecte plus particulièrement les brins courts, est un
phénomène gênant aussi bien pour l’industriel que pour le consommateur.
À ce titre, on dira qu’une cigarette est de qualité d’autant meilleure qu’elle résiste mieux à la perte par les
extrémités.
Les appareils de mesure disponibles sont basés sur la rotation d’un dispositif contenant des cigarettes. Deux
modèles particuliers d’appareils sont décrits dans la présente Norme internationale. Le premier, décrit dans
I’ISO 3550-1, utilise un cylindre à barreaux permettant une chute du tabac dans un récipient de pesée; le second,
décrit dans la présente partie de I’ISO 3550, utilise un cube fermé tournant autour de sa diagonale principale.
Le premier système permet principalement la détermination des pertes subies par la cigarette durant le processus
de fabrication et d’emballage, le second permet principalement la détermination des pertes subies pendant le circuit
de distribution et dans la poche du consommateur.
Ces deux méthodes ne sont pas exclusives. II en existe d’autres, également acceptables, liées à des types
d’appareils légèrement différents.
. . .
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Cigarettes - Détermination de la perte de tabac par les
extrémités -
Partie 2:
Méthode utilisant une boîte rotative cubique (sismélatophore)
1 Domaine d’application
La présente partie de I’tSO 3550 prescrit une méthode pour la détermination des pertes de tabac par les extrémités
des cigarettes à l’aide d’une boîte rotative cubique (sismélatophore).
Elle s’applique principalement à la détermination des pertes de tabac subies pendant le circuit de distribution et
dans la poche du consommateur.
Une méthode de détermination des pertes de tabac par les extrémités des cigarettes à l’aide d’une cage rotative
NOTE -
cylindrique à barreaux est décrite dans I’ISO 3550-I.
2 Références normatives
Les normes suivantes contiennent des dispositions qui, par suite de la référence qui en est faite, constituent des
dispositions valables pour la présente partie de I’ISO 3550. Au moment de la publication, les éditions indiquées
étaient en vigueur. Toute norme est sujette à révision et les parties prenantes des accords fondés sur la présente
partie de I’ISO 3550 sont invitées à rechercher la possibilité d’appliquer les éditions les plus récentes des normes
indiquées ci-après. Les membres de la CEI et de I’ISO possèdent le registre des Normes internationales en vigueur
à un moment ‘donné.
ISO 2971: -V , Cigarettes et bâtonnets filtres - Détermination du diamètre nominal - Méthode utilisant un
instrument de mesure à faisceau laser.
ISO 3402:1991, Tabac et produits du tabac - Atmosphère de conditionnement et d’essai.
ISO 6488:2), Tabac - Détermination de la teneur en eau - Méthode de Karl Fischer.
ISO 8243:1991, Cigarettes - ÉchantilOnnage.
3 Principe
Une prise d’essai d’un nombre donné de cigarettes est soumise à une série de chocs aléatoires et répétés de façon
à provoquer artificiellement une perte de brins de tabac par les extrémités.
Ces chocs sont obtenus en secouant la prise d’essai dans une boîte cubique tournant de manière uniforme autour
d’un axe coïncidant avec une diagonale principale.
1) À publier. (Révision de I’ISO 2971: 1987)
2) À publier. (Mvision de I’ISO 6488:1981)

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La perte de tabac, exprimée en pour mille (!%o), est obtenue par le calcul du rapport entre la pet-te de masse des
cigarettes en un temps donné et la masse initiale de la prise d’essai.
La masse mL de tabac tombée de la prise d’essai est déterminée comme premier résultat d’essai. À partir de la
valeur de cette masse et de la masse m2 des autres composants (papier à cigarette avec filtre, colle, etc.), les
caractéristiques de la cigarette soumise à l’essai (c’est-à-dire le taux de perte de tabac, la perte de tabac par
extrémité ouverte et par surface de section droite de l’extrémité de la cigarette)
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