“…N , N ′-Substituted p -phenylenediamines (PPDs) are manufactured and widely used as antioxidants and antiozonants in the industry for production of tires, belts, hoses, and cables. − The chemicals provide superior capacity for protection of rubber and its products against heat degradation, breaking down, and ozone cracking. ,, However, the vast number of rubber products have resulted in an incredible release of PPDs and related degradation products into the environment. Various PPDs, as indicated in Table , such as N -(1,3-dimethylbutyl)- N ′-phenyl- p -phenylenediamine (6PPD), N , N ′-bis(1,4-dimethylpentyl)- p -phenylenediamine, N -phenyl- N ′-cyclohexyl- p -phenylenediamine (CPPD), N -isopropyl- N ′-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (IPPD), N , N ′-di( o -tolyl)- p -phenylenediamine (DTPD), and N , N ′-diphenyl- p -phenylenediamine (DPPD), have been detected in different environmental matrices, including airborne particles, water, and sediments, − which has yielded grave concerns regarding their potential threats to the environment and human health.…”