JUUL Labs Presents Findings from Cytotoxicity Study at The Tobacco Science Research Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- JUUL Labs, Inc. today announced results from a preliminary study on the cytotoxicity of aerosol generated from JUUL's Menthol, Mint and Cucumber 5% nicotine-e-liquid filled pods. The findings, "Neutral Red Uptake (NRU) Cytotoxicity Analysis of Aerosol Generated from a Temperature-Regulated Nicotine-Salt Based Ends Product," were presented at a poster session at the 72^nd Tobacco Science Research Conference in Memphis, TN.

In accordance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines, an independent contract laboratory, Enthalpy Analytical, measured and compared the toxicity to living cells of aerosol generated from JUUL's Menthol, Mint and Cucumber 5% nicotine-e-liquid filled pods with that of tobacco cigarettes. The study demonstrated no significant aerosol toxicity at any of the observed concentrations for JUUL's Menthol, Mint and Cucumber pods compared to a cigarette control.

"We are encouraged by the results of this study, in which tested aerosols generated from JUUL were not cytotoxic to living cells," said Dr. Manoj Misra, study author and head of Toxicology at JUUL Labs. "These findings add to the growing body of evidence regarding use of JUUL as an alternative to combustible cigarettes, and we are committed to future rigorous, independent and peer-reviewed clinical trials and behavioral studies."

Authors of the study include Dr. Manoj Misra of JUUL Labs and Drs. I. Gene Gillman and Pooja Desai of Enthalpy Analytical.

About JUUL Labs

JUUL Labs is a technology company dedicated to eliminating cigarettes by offering existing adult smokers a true alternative to combustible cigarettes. The company's research shows that more than one million smokers have already switched to JUUL, and it is working to enable millions more to switch in the coming years through technological innovations.

Media Contact: Victoria Davis, JUUL Labs, [email protected]

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