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August 19th 2019

Tributyltin Compounds - Environmental Health Criteria 116

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Tributyltin (TBT) compounds are organic derivatives of tetravalent tin. They are characterized by the presence of covalent bonds between carbon atoms and a tin atom and have the general formula (n-C4H9)3Sn-X (where X isan anion). The purity of commercial tributyltin oxide (TBTO) is generally above 96%; the principal impurities are dibutyltin derivatives and, to a lesser extent, tetrabutyltin and other trialkyltin compounds. TBTO is a colourless liquid with a characteristic odour and a relative density of 1.17 to 1.18.

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Biodegradation Photodegradation Hydroxide Adsorption Sewage treatment Calcium Water Toxicity Metabolism Ultraviolet Minimum inhibitory concentration Chemical reaction Sewage sludge Chlorine Desorption Adenosine triphosphate Bioconcentration Chemical substances Physical sciences Chemistry Tributyltin Biofouling Organotin chemistry Solubility Atomic absorption spectroscopy PH Imposex Nature Mitochondrion Materials

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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Target 3.9

Substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

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Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

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5: Environmental Protection 5.3: Pollution Abatement 7: Health 7.4: Public Health Services

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