Distribution of butyltins and alternative antifouling biocides in sediments from shipping and shipbuilding areas in South Korea

Kim, Nam Sook; Hong, Sang Hee; An, Joon Geon; Shin, Kyung-Hoon; Shim, Won Joon

Distribution of butyltins and alternative antifouling biocides in sediments from shipping and shipbuilding areas in South Korea

2015

Kim, Nam Sook | Hong, Sang Hee | An, Joon Geon | Shin, Kyung-Hoon | Shim, Won Joon

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 (55,264ngSn/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 (9–62.3ng/g) and Irgarol 1051 (1.5–11.5ng/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.

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