First US Rule for Tire Chemical Part of Broader EPA Effort (1)

Companies that make or import a chemical commonly used to make tires will have to submit unpublished health and safety studies under a rule the EPA expects to finalize by the end of next year.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced the planned rule on Thursday as part of a broader state-supported effort aimed at restricting the use of the chemical called 6PPD.

It’s the first federal regulatory effort to tackle the complex risks and benefits of a chemical that’s also used in other rubber products like footwear, synthetic turf, and playgrounds.

6PPD helps save drivers and passengers’ lives because tires ...