Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.197(62) – 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials – (Adopted on 15 July 2011) - Annex – 2011 Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials - Appendix 9 – Specific Test Methods - 4 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin compounds as a biocide
4 Anti-fouling systems containing organotin compounds as a biocide
Types to test for: Anti-fouling compounds and systems regulated under Annex I to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention), including: Tributyl tins (TBT), Triphenyl tins (TPT) and Tributyl tin oxide (TBTO).
Specific testing technique: As per resolution MEPC.104(49) (Guidelines for Brief Sampling of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships), adopted 18 July 2003, using ICPOES, ICP, AAS, XRF, GC-MS as applicable.
Specific reporting information: Type and concentration of organotin compound.
Note: For "field" or "indicative" testing it may be acceptable to simply identify presence of tin, due to the expected good documentation on anti fouling systems.
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