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tributyltin free-association paint [1 record]

Record 1 2006-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Crop Protection
  • Ship Maintenance
CONT

Two kinds of TBT-containing paints are known. Free-association paint, made by mixing TBT into the paint, dissolves when it contacts water. All of the TBT is leached out from the paint in 12-24 months. In copolymer paint, the TBT is bound to the paint and slowly releases with water movement, and is effective for five to six years ...

CONT

Historically, tributyltin (TBT) free-association paints were used. Free association paints are where the active ingredients are dispersed in a resinous matrix and from which they can slowly leach . This type of paint system has been the basis of most traditional antifouling paints ... It is difficult to control the rate of release of biocides from a free-association paint system so as to provide a constant leaching level. Paints containing freely associated biocides such as copper compounds and TBT, can give rise to high initial concentrations of biocides in the marine environment.

Key term(s)
  • tributyltin based free association paint
  • tributyltin based free-association paint
  • tributyltin free association paint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Entretien des navires
CONT

Années 70. Apparition de peintures antisalissures de libre association à base de tributylétain.

Spanish

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