Determination of Organotins in Environmental Samples - Reference Methods for Marine Pollution Studies No. 59

This publication describes reference methods for the determination of organotin compounds in environmental samples. Inputs of organotin compounds to the aquatic environment arise from the use of triorganotins as biocides and disorganization as catalysts and stablisers in the plastics industry Tributyltin (TBT) and triphenyltin (fPhT) compounds are widely used as the toxic component in boat antifouling preparations.