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Cybutryne banned in anti-fouling systems from 1 January 2023

Cybutryne banned in anti-fouling systems from 1 January 2023

DNV

In addition to the already prohibited organotin compounds which act as biocides (try butyl tin, TBT) in anti-fouling systems, the ingredient cybutryne (CAS No. 28159-98-0) will be prohibited as per the amendments to the AFS Convention entering into force on 1 January 2023. The affected ship types and effective dates are listed in the link below:

https://www.dnv.com/news/cybutryne-banned-in-anti-fouling-systems-from-1-january-2023-224593
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Posted: May 9, 2022,
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