Distribution of butyltins and alternative antifouling biocides in sediments from shipping and shipbuilding areas in South Korea
- Authors
- Kim, Nam Sook; Hong, Sang Hee; An, Joon Geon; Shin, Kyung-Hoon; Shim, Won Joon
- Issue Date
- Jun-2015
- Publisher
- Pergamon Press Ltd.
- Keywords
- Tributyltin; Alternative biocides; Diuron; Irgarol 1051
- Citation
- Marine Pollution Bulletin, v.95, no.1, pp.484 - 490
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- Journal Title
- Marine Pollution Bulletin
- Volume
- 95
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 484
- End Page
- 490
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/erica/handle/2021.sw.erica/17892
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.03.010
- ISSN
- 0025-326X
- Abstract
- The occurrence and distribution of tributyltin (TBT) and alternative biocides were investigated in sediment from semi-enclosed bays, fishing ports, and large commercial harbors in Korea. Extremely high concentration of TBT (55,264 ng Sn/g) was detected near a large shipyard, even after a total ban on its use in Korea. Diuron was the biocide with the highest detection frequency and concentration levels, followed by Irgarol 1051. Sea-Nine 211 was detected at 3 of 32 stations surveyed. Dichlofluanid, zinc and copper pyrithiones levels were below the detection limits at all the stations surveyed. The relatively high levels of Diuron (9-62.3 ng/g) and Irgarol 1051 (1.5-11.5 ng/g) were detected in harbor and shipyard areas. Diuron and Irgarol 1051 levels including TBT in sediments from hot spots in Korea exceeded global sediment quality guidelines. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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