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BROAD SPECTRUM BIOCIDE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
CONT

Tributyltin (TBT) is a broad spectrum biocide used to coat the bottom of ships to prevent sea-life from attaching to the hulls causing reductions in speed and decreasing fuel economy ... Developed in the 1960s, it is one of the most effective antifouling agents in use.

Key term(s)
  • broad-spectrum biocide

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux

Spanish

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