What is TSA?
The Tin Stabilizers Association (TSA) is a nonprofit organization in North America formed to promote the use of tin stabilizers, an additive used in vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC) and other plastics to improve processing characteristics.
Formed in 2001, TSA works to provide accurate information about:
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The safe use of tin stabilizers;
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Current research related to safety and health;
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Global regulatory developments; and
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Product performance in various applications.
TSA operates in conjunction with other organizations throughout the world to monitor and address global regulatory developments and promote product stewardship practices related to the use of its products. This network includes the Organotin Environmental Programme (ORTEP) Association, an international non-profit organization of producers of organotin compounds. TSA also works closely with its European and Asian counterparts, the European Tin Stabilisers Association (ETINSA), and TETA in Japan.
Since its inception, TSA has focused its attention on a number of activities:
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Coordinating with other groups around the world on new science in order to better understand the proper use of tin stabilizers.
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Providing oversight on a new dermal penetration study and a worker/occupational exposure study.
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Talking with customers and allied organizations, including surveying customers about their knowledge of tin stabilizers, to determine what additional information the association might provide.
- Compiling communications materials to respond to those needs, including fact sheets, a presentation for allied organizations and customers, and a Web site (www.tinstabilizers.org).
TSA is headquartered in Philadelphia. Its members include Akcros Chemicals America, ARKEMA Group, Crompton Corporation, Reagens Canada, and Rohm and Haas Company.
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