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| − | A organometallic tin compound that has been used as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=algicide algicide] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide]. Tributyl tin oxide (TBTO) has been tried as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wood | + | A organometallic tin compound that has been used as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=algicide algicide] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide]. Tributyl tin oxide (TBTO) has been tried as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wood%20preservative wood preservative] for brown rot [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungus fungi] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=insect insects] but it was found to leave stains. TBTO has also been used to treat [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=algae algae] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lichen lichens] on stone and mural paintings (Caneva et al 1991). |
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| − | * | + | * G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, ''Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art'', ICCROM, Rome, 1991 |
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Revision as of 07:34, 24 July 2013
Description
A organometallic tin compound that has been used as an algicide and fungicide. Tributyl tin oxide (TBTO) has been tried as a wood preservative for brown rot fungi and insects but it was found to leave stains. TBTO has also been used to treat algae and lichens on stone and mural paintings (Caneva et al 1991).
Synonyms and Related Terms
tri-n-butyl tin oxide; TBTO [Merck]; Thaltox [Wykamol, Ltd.]; hexabutyl distannoxane
Other Properties
Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C24H54OSn2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 56-35-9 |
| Density | 1.17 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 596.08 |
| Boiling Point | 180 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic. LD50=87-200 mg/kg Contact may cause irritation. Flash point = 232 C
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Additional Information
G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991.
Authority
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991