IRG/COIPM INTERNATIONAL MARINE TEST - to determine the effect of timber substrate on the effectiveness of water-borne salt preservatives in sea-water. 2nd Interim Report

IRG/WP 477

R A Eaton

Three reference wood species - Alstonia scholaris, Fagus sylvatica and Pinus sylvestris, untreated and treated with 3%, 6% and 10% CCA and CCB solutions were supplied to all participants for submergence at local sites. Regular examination of samples is being carried out - 6 months, 12 months and then annually for 7 years.


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

Conference: 81-05-11/15 Sarajevo, Yugoslavia


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