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Preliminary research sheds light on proper analysis and sample handling for the tire-derived contaminants 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone

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Read the full project summary and access project publications. Tire and road wear particles have been shown to cause acute effects to sensitive aquatic animals and degrade their habitats. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists developed methods to accurately identify aquatic compounds, such as 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone, that can cause acute mortality events in coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch).
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Tire Industry Research broke the news in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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