Tests on the effectiveness of concentrated borate wood preservative
IRG/WP 09-30500
Su Haitao, Zhang Yanjun, Xie Guijun, Chen Lifang, He Xuexiang
Tests were carried out to examine the toxicity of concentrated borate wood preservative to termites, fungi and mammals. The results showed that the preservative treated timber had high resistance to termite or decay and its acute oral toxicity belonged to low grade. The research shows that concentrated borate solution is an environmentally sound preservative and can be used in non-pressure treating.