While at this moisture level, the leaf is reasonably robust, and will withstand somewhat rougher handling (blending, packaging and shipping) without sustaining too much damage, its not ideal for those of us who like to age our tobaccos for months, years or even decades
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Heres how we typically handle the task: Initial Assessment: The process begins with a detailed inspection to identify the extent of the smoke damage and to locate all affected areas, including walls, ceilings, carpets, upholstery, and HVAC systems
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The maximum and cumulative doses, as well as the dose at which blisters appeared, are indicated in Table 1