Sample collection for second hand smoke from interior of car?

12 April 2021 1 7K Report

Hello,

I would like to ask how can I collect the maximum nicotine amount from the interior of car? I am okay both for liquid or wipe sampling method.

Do you have any idea for that?

Thanks in advance.

Praveena Raman

that is also referred to as third hand smoking..- where the residues of smoke continuously remain on objects for years.

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