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Evaluation of the fire retardant efficacy and leach resistance of an amino resin fire retardant - Preliminary report
1983 - IRG/WP 3260
The Early Fire Hazard Indices of untreated Pinus radiata were determined by testing to Australian Standard 1530, Part 3 - 1976. Differences in the performance of heartwood and sapwood were noted, with heartwood samples giving higher Ignitability, Heat Evolved and Spread of Flame indices. The treatability of Pinus radiata with Pyrogard H was assessed, and backsawn sapwood treated more effectively t...
W D Gardner, P N Alexiou, P Lind, D Butler


Development of a commercial-scale CCA chemical sludge recycling system
1993 - IRG/WP 93-50001-19
The occurrence of fixation reactions in Copper Chromium Arsenate (CCA) treatment solutions is increased where the treatment of unseasoned and partially seasoned timbers in hot climates occurs. The by-products of the fixation reactions are predominantly insoluble chromium arsenate compounds, commonly referred to as CCA sludge. Historically, this material has been disposed of into toxic waste landfi...
A J B Butler