Since rain water will percolate through earth structures constructed with shredded tires, concern exists regarding the potential for leaching of organic and inorganic constituents. Tires contain numerous ingredients such as carbon black,vulcanizing agents, metallic reinforcements, antioxidants, pigments, accelerators and may also contain petroleum residues obtained through use. Thus, leaching studies have focused on both organic and inorganic compounds.
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