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Tributyl tin analysis in paint

I am working in marine paint. How I can detect qualitatively or quantitatively the presence or absence of Tributyl tin in a paint sample. Please, a simple chemical method is preferred because I do not have the atomic absorption [on eBay or Amazon] or other advanced instruments that can detect the tin metal.

A.M.Hagrass
- Alexandria, Egypt
2003

Hi A.M. Maybe immerse it in a salt water bay for 72 hours? :-)

Barnacles will start adhering to regular paints in about 24 hours. Tributyl tin is so persistently toxic to marine life that it's banned for most applications. I'm being semi facetious, but you did ask for a simple method without exotic instruments.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
January 25, 2013

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