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Title:	Organotins used in antifouling paints: environmental impact and contamination in a case study (Southern Venice Lagoon)
Authors:	Berto Daniela Boscolo Rossella Cacciatore Federica Giani Michaele
Abstract:	Butyltins, including tributyltin (TBT), are widely used as biocides in antifouling paints. Evidence of the damaging effect of organotin (OTs) compounds on the reproduction and growth of various marine organisms has prompted action by many countries to regulate or ban their use in antifouling products. Organotin chemical and physical characteristics, toxicity and their use in antifouling paints are described in this article. TBT concentrations in seawater were investigated in the Southern Venice Lagoon as a case study, and results indicated the continuous use of TBT-based antifouling paints.
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Type of paper:	Original research paper
Pages:	269 to 283
Cytation:	Berto D., Boscolo R., Cacciatore F., Giani M., 2006, Organotins used in antifouling paints: environmental impact and contamination in a case study (Southern Venice Lagoon), Ocean. Hydrob. Studies, 35(3): 269-283
Keywords:	TBT, organotins, antifouling paints, Venice Lagoon
Year:	2006
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