Tetrabutyltin: Code of practice overview

The code of practice for the management of tetrabutyltin in Canada has been in effect since November 5, 2011.

Objective

This code of practice aims to minimize releases of tetrabutyltin to the aquatic environment by identifying best management procedures and practices for activities involving the import, distribution, manufacture and use of tetrabutyltin.

Target audience

The code of practice applies to importers, distributers, manufacturers and users of tetrabutylin. The code of practice does not apply to importers of the substance as a component of dry blended vinyl compounds, or to the transportation of tetrabutyltin, which is addressed by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR).  

Adopting the code of practice

If the code of practice applies to your facility or operations, you are encouraged to:

• implement best management practices to minimize releases of tetrabutyltin to the environment
• provide training to individuals handling tetrabutyltin in your facilities about the best management practices outlined in the code of practice
• keep a record of the information listed in section 7.1 of the code of practice for at least 5 years
• provide the records to the Minister of the Environment upon request

Read the code of practice

Code of practice: management of tetrabutyltin

Reporting

Records are to be provided to the Minister upon request and should be sent by email to pgpc-dppc-cmp-cpd@ec.gc.ca.

Performance results to date

• 2025 progress report
• 2022 progress report
• 2019 progress report
• 2017 progress report
• 2015 progress report

Related information

• Final follow-up ecological assessment report for non-pesticidal organotin compounds
• Toxic substances list
• Chemicals Management Plan

Past consultations

• Consultation document on proposed risk management measure for tetrabutyltin (2010)
• Proposed code of practice (2010)
• Response to comments on the proposed code (2011)

Contact us

Chemical Production and Products Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC  K1A 0H3

Email: pgpc-dppc-cmp-cpd@ec.gc.ca