6PPD-Quinone is the next challenge for the tyre sector
6PPD is an antioxidant and antiozonant that helps prevent the degradation and cracking of rubber compounds caused by exposure to oxygen, ozone and temperature fluctuation. 6PPD is used industry-wide to help tyres resist degradation and cracking, which is vital for driver and passenger safety. Antioxidants support increased tyre endurance. There are no known alternatives to 6PPD that provide the same safety and performance characteristics in a tyre.
The challenge arises for the wider tyre industry in that tyre wear dust containing ...
