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Antifouling Paints in Washington State: Third Report to the Legislature

 
Publication number Date Published
24-04-034June 2024
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Author(s) Washington State Department of Ecology
Description This report summarizes Ecology’s review of potential alternatives to copper-based antifouling boat paints, as directed by the Legislature under RCW 70A.445.020(1). It highlights new scientific information about biocidal and non-biocidal paints and ingredients. In this report we prioritize identifying alternatives that are safer and effective.
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Keywords boating, toxics, toxic chemicals, marine waters, testing, legislative report, zinc, marina, marine, copper, boatyard, antifouling paint, marine paint, copper paint
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