Laboratory and ships test of modern antifouling paint formulation

Abstract

An organotin copolymer with tin content of 22% was prepared by the reaction of methyl methacrylate and tri‐n‐butyltin methacrylate. The prepared copolymer was incorporated into a paint formulation containing cuprous oxide as an external toxin. Laboratory evaluation of the formulation showed that the average value of the leaching rate of Cu was 7 µg/cm2/day, while the leaching rate of tin was found to be in the range of 0.033 µg/cm2/day. The antifouling performance of the prepared formulation was tested as painted areas on the hull of a trading ship. After about one year's running period through the Mediterranean and Red Sea harbours the tested areas showed good antifouling efficiency compared with the commercial antifouling paint.

Citation

Ayoub, M.M.H., Abdel Malek, M.M. and Messiha, N.N. (1990), "Laboratory and ships test of modern antifouling paint formulation", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb042692