From Tyres to Our Bodies: Are These Hidden Chemicals a Cause for Concern?
Two chemicals used in tyre manufacturing, 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) and 1,3-diphenylguanidine (DPG), are increasingly attracting attention as environmental pollutants. These tyre rubber accelerators can enter road runoff and aquatic environments through tyre wear, raising questions about potential human exposure and health effects. This article by Master of Research (MRes) student at Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences, […]
