Anti-fouling compositions with a fluorinated alkyl- or alkoxy- containing polymer or oligomer

摘要

The commercially most successful methods of inhibiting fouling have involved the use of anti-fouling coatings containing substances toxic to aquatic life, eg, tributyltin chloride or cuprous oxide. Such coatings, however, are being regarded with increasing disfavour because of the damaging effects such toxins may have if released into the aquatic environment. There is accordingly a need for non-fouling coatings which do not release markedly toxic materials.