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TBT ANTIFOULING PAINT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Ship Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- TBT-based self-polishing antifouling paint
1, record 1, English, TBT%2Dbased%20self%2Dpolishing%20antifouling%20paint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tributyltin-based self-polishing copolymer paint 2, record 1, English, tributyltin%2Dbased%20self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20paint
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TBT [tributyltin]-based self-polishing antifouling paints were also used for small vessels such as yachts and pleasure boats, until many countries in the 1980s banned their use for vessels under 25 metres in length. 1, record 1, English, - TBT%2Dbased%20self%2Dpolishing%20antifouling%20paint
Record 1, Key term(s)
- TBT-based self-polishing anti-fouling paint
- TBT based self-polishing antifouling paint
- tributyltin based self-polishing copolymer paint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Entretien des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- peinture autopolissante à base de tributylétain
1, record 1, French, peinture%20autopolissante%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- peinture antisalissures autopolissante à base de tributylétain 2, record 1, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20autopolissante%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Système à copolymères autopolissants. L'eau de mer hydrolyse le liant à copolymères, libérant lentement, à un taux contrôlé, le biocide du tributylétain et la résine à copolymères. Des performances antisalissures uniformes sont obtenues tout au long de la vie de la peinture. Les peintures autopolissantes à base de tributylétain remportèrent naturellement - et continuent de connaître- un énorme succès auprès de l'industrie des transports maritimes. 1, record 1, French, - peinture%20autopolissante%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
Record 1, Key term(s)
- peinture antisalissure autopolissante à base de tributylétain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Ship Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tributyltin antifouling paint
1, record 2, English, tributyltin%20antifouling%20paint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tributyltin-based antifouling paint 2, record 2, English, tributyltin%2Dbased%20antifouling%20paint
correct
- TBT antifouling paint 3, record 2, English, TBT%20antifouling%20paint
correct
- TBT-based antifouling paint 4, record 2, English, TBT%2Dbased%20antifouling%20paint
correct
- TBT-based paint 4, record 2, English, TBT%2Dbased%20paint
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of concerns regarding the impact of TBT [tributyltin] on the aquatic environment, Canada and many other countries limited application of TBT antifouling paints to vessels greater than 25 m in length and to vessels (of any length) with aluminum hulls, the latter because many non-tin alternatives contain forms of copper which can cause corrosion of aluminum hulls. 5, record 2, English, - tributyltin%20antifouling%20paint
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tributyltin anti-fouling paint
- tributyltin based antifouling paint
- TBT anti-fouling paint
- TBT based antifouling paint
- TBT based paint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Entretien des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- peinture antisalissures au tributylétain
1, record 2, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20au%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- peinture antisalissures à base de tributylétain 2, record 2, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
- peinture antisalissures au TBT 1, record 2, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20au%20TBT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Royaume-Uni a interdit l'utilisation des peintures antisalissures au tributylétain pour la coque des bateaux de moins de 25 mètres de longueur. 1, record 2, French, - peinture%20antisalissures%20au%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
Record 2, Key term(s)
- peinture antisalissure au tributylétain
- peinture antisalissure à base de tributylétain
- peinture antisalissure au TBT
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Crop Protection
- Ship Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tributyltin free-association paint
1, record 3, English, tributyltin%20free%2Dassociation%20paint
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tributyltin-based free-association paint 2, record 3, English, tributyltin%2Dbased%20free%2Dassociation%20paint
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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 ... 3, record 3, English, - tributyltin%20free%2Dassociation%20paint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 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. 4, record 3, English, - tributyltin%20free%2Dassociation%20paint
Record 3, Key term(s)
- tributyltin based free association paint
- tributyltin based free-association paint
- tributyltin free association paint
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Protection des végétaux
- Entretien des navires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- peinture antisalissures de libre association à base de tributylétain
1, record 3, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20de%20libre%20association%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- peinture de libre association à base de TBT 2, record 3, French, peinture%20de%20libre%20association%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20TBT
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Années 70. Apparition de peintures antisalissures de libre association à base de tributylétain. 1, record 3, French, - peinture%20antisalissures%20de%20libre%20association%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Crop Protection
- Ship Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tributyltin-free antifouling paint
1, record 4, English, tributyltin%2Dfree%20antifouling%20paint
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tributyltin-free antifouling 2, record 4, English, tributyltin%2Dfree%20antifouling
correct, noun
- TBT-free antifouling paint 3, record 4, English, TBT%2Dfree%20antifouling%20paint
correct
- TBT-free antifouling 2, record 4, English, TBT%2Dfree%20antifouling
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When choosing TBT [tributyltin] free antifoulings, there are two principal technology options to consider: Biocidal or Foul Release. 2, record 4, English, - tributyltin%2Dfree%20antifouling%20paint
Record 4, Key term(s)
- tributyltin free antifouling paint
- tributyltin free antifouling
- TBT free antifouling paint
- TBT free antifouling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Protection des végétaux
- Entretien des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- peinture antisalissures sans tributylétain
1, record 4, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20sans%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- peinture antisalissures sans TBT 2, record 4, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20sans%20TBT
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis de longues années, Sigma mène des recherches dans le domaine des peintures antisalissures sans TBT [tributylétain]. Le mécanisme Alpha de libération des polymères breveté de Sigma AlphaTrim est unique et est considéré comme une percée dans le domaine des peintures antisalissures autolustrantes sans TBT dont l'activité peut durer jusqu'à 36 mois. 2, record 4, French, - peinture%20antisalissures%20sans%20tributyl%C3%A9tain
Record 4, Key term(s)
- peinture antisalissure sans tributylétain
- peinture antisalissure sans TBT
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Ship Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- organotin-based antifouling paint
1, record 5, English, organotin%2Dbased%20antifouling%20paint
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- organotin-based antifouling coating 2, record 5, English, organotin%2Dbased%20antifouling%20coating
correct
- organotin antifouling coating 3, record 5, English, organotin%20antifouling%20coating
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Global environmental groups WWF [World Wildlife Fund] and Greenpeace are urging officials at this week's IMO [International Maritime Organization] diplomatic conference on antifouling to agree on a legal framework to phase out the use on ships of harmful organotins, including TBT [tributyltin]. The groups are pushing for IMO [International Maritime Organisation] to adhere to the proposed dates for a ban on applications of organotin-based antifouling paint by January 2003, and the presence of organotins in antifouling coatings by January 2008. 1, record 5, English, - organotin%2Dbased%20antifouling%20paint
Record 5, Key term(s)
- organotin based antifouling paint
- organotin-based anti-fouling paint
- organotin-based anti-fouling coating
- organotin anti-fouling coating
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Entretien des navires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- peinture antisalissures à base d'organoétain
1, record 5, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%27organo%C3%A9tain
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- revêtement organostannique antisalissures 2, record 5, French, rev%C3%AAtement%20organostannique%20antisalissures
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- peinture antisalissure à base d'organoétain
- revêtement organostannique antisalissure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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