Contamination from Marine Paints - A Norwegian Perspective
Abstract
Marine paints have been used for over 100 years to protect ships from weathering and biological and chemical degradation (1). In order to obtain the right marine paint quality various substances increasing the anticorrosive, antifouling, mechanical flexibility, weatherability, chemical and cold resistance properties were added. Many of the additives that have been used and are still being used today are toxic compounds for man and other species. Spills of paint residues and leakage from painted objects will eventually be deposited in the sea sediments and will therefore potentially pose a threat to the marine environment. Biocides and various other additives used in antifouling paints seem to give the most serious problems ranked according to impact on marine life.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010602
Entities
People
- Arnt Johnsen
- Thor Engoy
Organizations
- Norwegian Defence Research Establishment