IRG/COIPM INTERNATIONAL MARINE TEST - to determine the effect of timber substrate on the effectiveness of water-borne salt preservatives in sea-water. 3rd Interim Report

IRG/WP 4101

R A Eaton

This paper updates the results of microbiological examination and marine borer assessment of untreated wood samples (15 x 2 x 2 cm³) and samples treated with 3, 6 and 10% CCA and CCB preservatives. Three reference species - Alstonia scholaris, Fagus sylvatica, Pinus sylvestris were used at all the test sites in addition to local species chosen by participants in the test.


Keywords: IRG/COIPM MARINE TEST; CCA; CCB; HARDWOODS; MARINE BORERS; ACTINOMYCETES; REFERENCE SPECIES

Conference: 83-05-09/13 Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia


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