The term 'Tobacco Smoke Component' can be summarized by the three letter acronym TAR. TAR stands for 'TAR and nicotine, ' which are two of the many chemicals found in tobacco smoke. TAR is a sticky, black substance that is created when tobacco is burned, and nicotine is an addictive chemical found in tobacco. Both TAR and nicotine are known to have negative health effects, such as increased risk of cancer and other diseases.