 Directive 2009/425/EC
restrictions on the marketing and use of organostannic compounds
Tri-substituted organostannic compounds were previously widely used in antifouling paints on ships. However, such paints were found to pose risks for aquatic organisms through endocrine disruptive effects. The use of organostannic compounds, also known as organotin compounds, in antifouling paints was therefore restricted in Directive 76/769/EEC.
Di-substituted organostannic compounds, including in particular dibutyltin compounds (DBT) and dioctyltin compounds (DOT), are widely used in consumer articles where they function either as a stabilizer or as a catalyst.
4．Tri-substituted organostannic compounds
(a) Tri-substituted organostannic compounds such as tributyltin (TBT) compounds and triphenyltin
(TPT) compounds shall not be used after 1 July 2010 in articles where the concentration
in the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.
(b) Articles not complying with paragraph 4(a) shall not be placed on the market after 1 July
2010, except for articles that were already in use in the Community before that date.
5. Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds
(a) Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles
for supply to the general public where the concentration in the mixture or the article, or part
thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.
6. Dioctyltin (DOT) compounds
(a) Dioctyltin (DOT) compounds shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in the following articles
for supply to, or use by, the general public, where the concentration in the article, or part
thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin:
— textile articles intended to come into contact with the skin,
— gloves,
— footwear or part of footwear intended to come into contact with the skin,
— wall and floor coverings,
— childcare articles,
— female hygiene products,
— nappies,
— two-component room temperature vulcanisation moulding kits (RTV-2 moulding kits)
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