Abstract A smokable product of oxidized cellulosic material formulated to include combustible carbon in an amount within the range of 2-50 percent by weight of the oxidized cellulosic material for the improvement in the smoking characteristics of the smoking product forward thereof. The combustible carbon particles are of approximate colloidal dimensions and increase the heat of combustion of the oxycellulose. Melting of the oxycellulose is minimized with the carbon additive. Further, the carbon particles may carry a volatile additive absorbent thereon and function as a filtration means downstream from the combustion area. The carbon particles may be secured to the oxycellulose by means of a soluble carbohydrate binder.
A substitute smokable product as claimed in claim 1 in which the combustible carbon is present in an amount within the range of 15-40 percent by weight of the oxidized cellulosic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A substitute smokable product as claimed in claim 1 in which the carbon particles are bonded to the oxidized cellulosic material with a soluble carbohydrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The substitute smoking product of claim 1 in which the oxidized cellulose is stabilized by removal of the excess nitrogen dioxide subsequent to the oxidation of the cellulose.
Claim 4
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The substitute smoking product of claim 1 in which the carbon particles are adhered to the oxycellulose by coating a suspension of the said particles in a water soluble binder onto the oxycellulose and then drying same.