Ecotoxicology of Antifouling Biocides

by Madoka Ohji, William Langston, Hiroya Harino, et al.

Organotin compounds, used as antifouling biocides since 1960, are chemical compounds that act as endocrine disrupters. It is not known how organotin compounds cause hormone disturbance, however, and many questions remain about their effect on aquatic organisms. Studies on organotin compounds have recently evolved, with many new findings reported. Following a worldwide ban on organotin compounds in 2008, alternative compounds will mainly be used,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4431998551
• ISBN13: 9784431998556
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 437 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"