Coalition Comments on EPA 6PPD Proposal

ARTBA and its coalition partners submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to withdraw and reconsider its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone. The letter emphasizes the need for more time and stakeholder engagement before moving forward. The comments highlight:

• EPA should withdraw the ANPRM to allow the new administration to reassess the issue and consult with affected industries.

• A broad range of industries could be impacted, requiring careful evaluation of economic and supply chain effects.

• Users of products containing 6PPD should not be treated as manufacturers under TSCA.

• EPA should better understand downstream uses, exposure pathways, and risk mitigation options before proposing action.

• Any future rule should be based on sound science, transparency, and robust stakeholder input.

Read the comments here.