Tire Makers Identify Five Possible Alternatives To 6PPD In California Filing

A coalition of 30 tire manufacturers has identified five possible replacements for the anti-cracking agent 6PPD that they say warrant further evaluation under California’s green chemistry program, just weeks after some firms told a court there are no replacements for the substance, which regulators and environmentalists are seeking to address due to its link to fish kills. The coalition, led by U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), March 29 unveiled a “ Stage 1” alternatives analysis report (AA) that it has...