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tributyl tin

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tributyl tin
one of the constituents in defouling paint used on the exterior of boats.


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Not only is overall coatings production expected to rebound from a poor performance in 2008, but organosulfurs are likely to be the leading replacement for tributyl tin (TBT) in the marine antifoulant segment.
1) Coatings containing toxic materials such as tributyl tin and cuprous oxide have been used for decades as effective antifouling coatings.
8 million trees annually) and water for irrigation, and many nappies also contain TBT, or tributyl tin, a pollutant that disrupts the immune and hormonal systems of shellfish.
 
 
 
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