Title Ecotoxicology of Antifouling Biocides / edited by Takaomi Arai, Hiroya Harino, Madoka Ohji, William John Langston

Published Tokyo : Springer Japan, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (: v.: digital Contents Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contributors -- Part I: Overview of Antifouling Biocides -- 1 Release Rate of Biocides from Antifouling Paints -- 2 International Trends in Regulatory Aspects -- Part II: Behavior of Organotin Compounds and Their Effects on Aquatic Organisms -- Section 1 Distribution of Organotin Compounds in Aquatic Environments -- 3 Global Contamination by Organotin Compounds -- 4 Contamination by Organotin Compounds in Asia -- 5 Behaviour of Organotins in the Coastal Environment -- 6 Organotin Contamination in Deep Sea Environments -- Section 2 Organotin Compounds as Endocrine Disruptors -- 7 Mechanism of Imposex Induced by Organotins in Gastropods -- 8 The Endocrine-Disrupting Effect of Organotin Compounds for Aquatic Organisms -- Section 3 Toxicity of Organotin Compounds in Aquatic Organisms -- 9 Toxicity for Aquatic Organisms -- 10 Biological Effects of Tributyltin on the Caprellidea (Crustacea: Amphipoda) -- 11 Toxic Interactions Between Tributyltin and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Aquatic Organisms -- 12 Immunotoxic Effects of Organotin Compounds in Teleost Fish -- Section 4 Genetic and Physiological Impacts of Organotin Compounds -- 13 Genetic Impacts of Organotin Compounds -- 14 Effects of Organotins on the Drug Metabolizing Enzymes in Fish -- Section 5 Bioaccumulation of Organotin Compounds in Aquatic Organisms -- 15 Plankton -- 16 Molluscs -- 17 Fish -- Part III: Environmental Chemistry of Alternative Biocides -- Section 6 Analytical Methods -- 18 The Analysis of Antifouling Paint Biocides in Water, Sediment and Biota -- Section 7 Monitoring of Alternative Biocides -- 19 Europe and USA -- 20 Asia -- Section 8 Toxicity in Aquatic Organisms -- 21 Toxicity in Plankton and Fish -- 22 Further Effects of Alternative Biocides on Aquatic Organisms -- Section 9 Characteristics of Alternative Biocides in Aquatic Environments -- 23 Degradation of Alternative Biocides in the Aquatic Environment -- 24 Copper Biocides in the Marine Environment -- Part IV: General Summary -- 25 Overview -- Index Summary Organotin compounds, used as antifouling biocides since 1960, are chemical compounds that act as endocrine disrupters. It is not known how organotin compounds cause hormone disturbance, however, and many questions remain about their effect on aquatic organisms. Studies on organotin compounds have recently evolved, with many new findings reported. Following a worldwide ban on organotin compounds in 2008, alternative compounds will mainly be used, with the potential for coastal areas to become contaminated, causing, among other effects, cholinesterase inhibition in aquatic organisms. Use of alternative compounds must be controlled to avoid such errors. These and other findings are described and concisely summarized in this book, providing a useful reference in countries where alternative biocides are being considered. Included are studies on the effects on marine organisms, making this book an excellent aid to experts in environmental chemistry, to government organizations, and to students Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Environmental chemistry. Wildlife management. Pollution Chemicals -- Safety measures. Marine sciences. Aquatic biology. Environmental Pollution SCIENCE -- Global Warming & Climate Change. Aquatic biology Chemicals -- Safety measures Environmental chemistry Marine sciences Pollution Wildlife management Form Electronic book Author Harino, Hiroya Ohji, Madoka Langston, William John LC no. 2008938544 ISBN 9784431857099 4431857095 4431857087 9784431857082

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