History on organotin compounds, from snails to humans

Organotin compounds are industrial chemicals used as biocides, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers and industrial catalysts for the manufacture of silicone and polyurethane foams. Despite multiple applications, organotin notoriety is due to tributyltin, a potent biocide used in antifouling paints. Becaus...

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Main Author: Sousa, Ana C. A. (author)
Other Authors: Pastorinho, M. Ramiro (author), Takahashi, Shin (author), Tanabe, Shinsuke (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 1000
Subjects:
Antifouling paints
Biomonitoring
Imposex
Obesogen
Organotin compounds
Tributyltin (TBT)
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/23236
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/23236

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http://hdl.handle.net/10773/23236

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