Key Pilot Study Findings:
The following results are based on McKinney Specialty Labs’ pilot analytical reports and are preliminary in nature. The complete study is available here: https://www.air.global/blog/crown-switch. It measured concentrations of selected analytes in aerosol generated from Crown Switch across two e-liquid flavors, Velvet Tobacco and Arctic Mint, each containing 5% nicotine, in addition to two device power settings, 4.5W and 5.5W, using an intense vaping regime (50-puff replicates, triplicate collections per sample, and other standardized testing parameters). The results reflect testing conducted under a specific intense vaping regime. Results may vary under different testing conditions or with different sample lots. “Not detected” indicates levels below the method’s limit of detection. These pilot results constitute the first of a number of further planned testing and verification studies, and the accumulated final data may differ materially from the results of the pilot study presented here, potentially even in a material manner.
● Carbon monoxide: not detected in Crown Switch aerosol across either flavor or power setting tested
● Tobacco-specific nitrosamines (NNK, NNN): NNN quantifiable at low levels in Arctic Mint variant whilst levels of both NNK and NNN were not detected or below the limit of quantification across all other samples
● Heavy metals: arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, nickel, silver and tin were predominantly not detected or below the limit of quantification
● Benzo[a]pyrene: not detected in any sample
● Volatile organic compounds: 1,3-butadiene and benzene were not detected
● Carbonyls: acetaldehyde and formaldehyde were quantifiable at low levels while acrolein and diacetyl were not detected or below the limit of quantification
The Crown Switch device evaluated in the pilot study is powered by Quantum Chip, an advanced atomization technology developed by Greentank in combination with AIR’s flavor expertise. Crown Switch is AIR’s first rechargeable, pod-based vape system.
About AIR
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dubai, AIR is a global consumer brands and innovation company with a presence in more than 90 markets worldwide. Its portfolio reaches millions of adult consumers across social inhalation and modern nicotine categories through brands including Al Fakher (flavored shisha molasses), Crown Switch (closed system pod vaping platform), Crown Gems, and Al Fakher nicotine pouches.
AIR's strategy combines category-leading brands, scientific research, and in-house innovation capabilities. Strategic investments such as Greentank and royalty-generating intellectual property partnerships such as Crown Bar enhance its participation in fast-growing nicotine and inhalation categories. The company develops next-generation technologies and products, including OOKA.
By connecting brands, technology, science, and commercial partnerships, AIR is building a differentiated platform positioned to shape the future of adult consumer experiences.