{"id":6819,"date":"2020-09-07T12:21:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T11:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=6819"},"modified":"2020-09-07T12:24:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T11:24:18","slug":"emsa-on-the-dangers-of-antifouling-paints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/emsa-on-the-dangers-of-antifouling-paints\/6819\/","title":{"rendered":"EMSA on the dangers of antifouling paints"},"content":{"rendered":"
Organotin compounds, or stannanes, are chemical compounds based on tin with hydrocarbon substituents. These compounds are often used in antifouling paints to prevent the attachment of subaquatic organisms<\/a> but research has shown that they can be toxic and have a negative environmental impact.<\/p>\n Scientific studies have demonstrated that that certain anti-fouling systems used on ships pose a substantial risk of toxicity and other chronic impacts to the environment. Organotin compounds were found to be highly effective in terms of preventing sea life to attach to the hull surface. However, they have negative consequences to the wider marine habitat. These compounds persist in the water and in sediments causing adverse impacts on numerous non-target organisms. They also bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms<\/a>, which has implications to the human food chain.<\/p>\n If a human is exposed to high quantities of organotin compounds, they may experience skin and eye irritation, respiratory inflammation, gastrointestinal discomfort, and neurological problems. According to EMSA<\/a>, it depends on the composition and mode of action of organotin antifouling paints. Looking only at the service life of organotin antifouling paints, the health risks for humans is related to the bioaccumulation potential and its possible entrance in the food chain.<\/p>\nAntifouling legislation<\/h3>\n