Study on the new antifouling compounds in Korean coasts

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2010 Nov;85(5):538-43. doi: 10.1007/s00128-010-0145-3. Epub 2010 Nov 11.

Abstract

After prohibition of use of organic tin compounds, new antifouling agents have been used as substitute paints. In 2009, this lab re-conducted the same research from 2006 that focused on concentrations of chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid, and Irgarol in the major bays of Korea, in order to assess changes in concentrations. Among the new antifouling agents detected in 2006, chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid, and Irgarol 1051 were detected up to 4.19, 61.69, and 23.80 ng/L, respectively. However, in 2009, up to 67.96, 74.79, and 67.64 ng/L were detected. Compared to 2006, there were apparent increases in the concentration of all three compounds in all areas where the research was conducted. These results indicate the need for further research regarding the hazards of these compounds.

MeSH terms

  • Aniline Compounds / analysis*
  • Biofouling / prevention & control
  • Disinfectants / analysis*
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Fungicides, Industrial / analysis
  • Herbicides / analysis
  • Nitriles / analysis*
  • Republic of Korea
  • Triazines / analysis*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
  • Water Pollution, Chemical / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Aniline Compounds
  • Disinfectants
  • Fungicides, Industrial
  • Herbicides
  • Nitriles
  • Triazines
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • irgarol 1051
  • dichlofluanid
  • tetrachloroisophthalonitrile