Tributyltin Methacrylate

CAS Number: 2155-70-6

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Industrial uses

Food

Marine antifouling coatings, boat hulls, contaminated marine sediments and seafood

Description:

Tributyltin methacrylate is an organotin compound used in the production of antifouling coatings designed to prevent marine organisms from attaching to submerged surfaces. It has been incorporated into marine paints, including polymer-based coatings used on boat hulls. Potential exposure may occur through contaminated marine environments and seafood or during handling of older antifouling coatings.

Health concerns:

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - developmental
Rotterdam Convention - Annex III - Prior Informed Consent (PIC) - Pesticide / Industrial

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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