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6PPD-quinone Chemical Structure

Detailed Description

This is the chemical structure of 6PPD-quinone, a toxic byproduct of the tire additive, 6PPD, which is used to make vehicle tires strong and safe on the roads. This toxic byproduct gets into runoff and into streams. This causes mortality in certain salmonids.

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