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tributyltin chloride cas no

TributUyltinCl{3)Image - TBT for short, this chemical compound has the formula (C4H9)JjSnO. It is well-known for the carrier in various industries and this can be used as a catalyst during creation of polyurethane foam within manufacturing industry. It is a foam that duplicates commonly found in most everyday things such as furniture, bedding and insulation. Tributyltin chloride is also used as a biocide in marine antifouling paints to prevent the growth ofed treatment, including metals and insecticides.

However, despite its utility in such applications, tributyltin chloride has a high profile of environmental and eco-toxicological concerns. The release of this chemical in the environment can disrupt marine life such as whales, dolphins and otters by affecting their respective endocrine systems. Fish populations are also affected, since many female fish do not mature sexually and develop male gonads when exposed to tributyltin chloride.

Hazardous Characteristics of Tributyltin Chloride

The implication of tributyltin chloride is relevant to its high toxicity and persistence, possessing many hazardous characteristics causing it to last longer in the environment. This persistence is especially worrying for marine organisms as it can bioaccumulate in the food chain which, starting from small orgnisms such as plankton to larger ones like fish and any organism that feeds on them will be affected by this pollutant.

Aside from being environmentally destructive, tributyltin chloride can be hazardous to human health. Although exposure to this chemical is low for the general population, some individuals who work in industries that use it (such as shipbuilding and foam manufacturing) may be exposed more. These increased exposure levels can result in health effects such as liver damage, immunotoxicity and neurological effects.

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