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Philly’s street fentanyl contains an industrial chemical called BTMPS that’s an ingredient in plastic

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BTMPS belongs to a class of molecules called hindered amine light stabilizers that manufacturers frequently add to plastics and other polymers to protect against degradation from heat and sunlight.

The industrial chemical we found in Philadelphia 's fentanyl samples often exceeded the amount of fentanyl.

The researchers are also testing the street opioid supply in Puerto Rico to examine potential similarities and relationships with Philadelphia 's supply.

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