SciencePhoto: Mongabay IndiaToxic Tyre Chemical 6PPD Threatens Rivers, No Indian Data
The chemical 6PPD, used globally to enhance tyre durability, sheds from tyres as tiny particles and has been linked to killing salmon in U.S. urban streams after rain. Despite India's growing vehicle market, there is no data on 6PPD's impact on Indian rivers. Researchers warn 6PPD-quinone, a toxic byproduct formed when 6PPD reacts with ozone, poses environmental risks.
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