Toxipedia: Tributyltin
Description
Tributyltin (TBT) is a highly toxic biocide that has been used extensively to protect the hulls of large ships. It is a problem in the aquatic environment because it is extremely toxic to non-target organisms, is linked to imposex and immuno-supression in snails and bivalves, and can be persistent. Tributyltin (TBT) compounds include: tributyltin oxide, tributyltin benzoate; tributyltin chloride, tributyltin fluoride, tributyltin linoleate, tributyltin methacrylate, tributyltin naphthenate.
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