ORTEP

Mono- and dialkyltin compounds (RSnX 3 and R 2 SnX 2) have been well established as high performance stabilizers in the PVC-processing industry for more than 40 years. These additives are firmly bound in the plastic matrix and, consequently, migration or leaching from rigid PVC is insignificant. Because of this, and owing to their low mammalian toxicity, certain methyl-, octyl-, and dodecyltin stabilizers are approved for use in food packaging materials... During PVC-processing the observance of established exposure limit values is the basis for the safe handling of organotin compounds. There is no environmental risk expected to be associated with the use of organotin based PVC stabilizers... These pages summarize the types of TBT antifoulant paints used, and also provide definitions of common terms regarding TBT used in the shipping, antifoulant, and toxicology industries. The links at left may be used to browse the pages in this section.

Also known as: Ortep Association

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