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PEINTURE ANTISALISSURES TBT [1 record]

Record 1 2006-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Ship Maintenance
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.

Key term(s)
  • tributyltin anti-fouling paint
  • tributyltin based antifouling paint
  • TBT anti-fouling paint
  • TBT based antifouling paint
  • TBT based paint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Entretien des navires
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.

Key term(s)
  • peinture antisalissure au tributylétain
  • peinture antisalissure à base de tributylétain
  • peinture antisalissure au TBT

Spanish

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