WSAS Project

The science of 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone

Overview

The Academy is convening an introductory roundtable discussion with scientists from academia, industry and state agencies to explore the key scientific issues related to 6PPD, a chemical commonly used in motor vehicle tires to prevent them from quickly degrading.

Project Details

Type

WSAS initiated

Timeline

December 2023 – June 2024

Sponsor

Washington State Academy of Sciences

Project Team

Committee

Roger Myers*, Chair
Consultant

*WSAS members

Staff

Donna Gerardi Riordan
Executive Director

Tristan Fehr
Associate Program Officer

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