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Quantitative assessment of wood preservative emissions to waterways
2024 - IRG/WP 24-50393
…sulfides (i.e. AVS) which has been shown to reduce the toxicity of copper.
K J Rader, R Carbonaro, C Mackie
Qualifying ecotoxicity research on tropical hardwood leachates
1997 - IRG/WP 97-50096
…principles. Yet for monitoring surface water pollution, aquatic bio-assays may provide a more direct way to assess the potential hazard of environmental samples. A battery of such tests is experienced onto leachates of tropical hardwoods used in ground and water contact. Four of seven wood species tested exhibited…
G M F Van Eetvelde, P Marchal, M Stevens
A preliminary comparison of GC, HPLC and ELISA analysis of resin acids in pulp mill effluents
1997 - IRG/WP 97-20120
…where they are of concern because of their acute toxicity toward fish and other aquatic life. Traditionally resin acids are analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) which requires extraction of analytes from a sample matrix, derivatization to increase analyte volatility and separation by solid phase extraction.…
A N Serreqi, K Stark, Xiumei Feng, J N Saddler, C Breuil
Synergized pyrethrins insecticide as a spot treatment option for West Indian drywood termites
2023 - IRG/WP 23-11004
…is a natural biopesticide with relatively low mammalian toxicity. Two identical products in Australia contain pyrethrin in liquid CO2-propelled aerosol, Pestigas from BOC international and SupaPy Supagas. In the current study, the toxicity of SupaPy was tested against West Indian drywood termite Cryptotermes…
B Hassan, C J Fitzgerald
Effect of enzymatic inhibitors on the population of Reticulitermes grassei and their associated microbiota
2023 - IRG/WP 23-11008
…of them cause negative environmental effects due to their toxicity. In termites, dietary change or antibiotic treatment may alter the gut environment with possible repercussions for the bacterial community composition and functionality and ultimately host fitness. In this paper, the efficacy of cellulase inhibitor…
S M Santos, M T Troya, F Llinares, P Colina, E García, M Álvarez, L Robertson
How the biochemical activities of polyphenols may be effective for the protection of wood deterioration by termites?
2023 - IRG/WP 23-30789
…most of these pesticides on the environment, and their toxicity for human health, their application has been severely limited or banned in many countries.
In recent years, Groupe Berkem R&D Laboratories have been active in search of novel alternative methods, safe and respectful of environment. They recently…
J-P Joseleau, D Messaoudi, K Ruel
Practicability of bioassays in the evaluation of environmental risks in wood protection
1996 - IRG/WP 96-50071
…effects of leachable compounds using sensitive aquatic organisms like fish, Daphnia and algae as bioindicators. According to proper impregnation the influence of leachable compounds from treated timber was significantly lower when compared with the acute aquatic toxicity of the preservative and its…
H-W Wegen
In Vitro Growth of the Basidiomycetes Physisporinus vitreus strains in various conditions in comparison with some white rot fungi
2022 - IRG/WP 22-10987
…vitreus by chemotropic test, choice test, and agar plate toxicity tests and determination of the effect of various ions on oxalic acid secretion by these white rot fungi. In the project, it is also aimed to run fungal decay tests to determine nano and soluble-Cu tolerance of the test fungi and Cu depletion by the…
E E Soytürk, S N Kartal
Evaluation of ecotoxicological effects of different coniferous wood treatments on two marine bioindicator species
2022 - IRG/WP 22-10999
…test, respectively. CuII condition exhibited the highest toxicity and in both mussels and snails, mortality was significantly affected reaching 100% before the end of the experiment. Conversely, results of all biomarker analyses allowed to exclude toxic effects of NTC and CuI conditions on the two model species.…
T Marčeta, N Nesto, I Guarneri, D Tagliapietra, V Moschino
A new approach to wood protection: Potential of biologically synthesised CuO and ZnO nanoparticle formulation as a wood preservative
2022 - IRG/WP 22-30758
…are required to assess the stability, shelf life and toxicity of the formulation in order to recommend it as a commercially viable wood preservative.
Shiny K S, R Sundararaj, N Mamatha
Extraction of fungal colorants for their use in coloured coatings for wood
2022 - IRG/WP 22-40938
…used in textile- and food industry because of their low toxicity and sustainability compared to synthetically produced colorants. However, little is known about the use of such colorants in wood protecting coatings. Therefore, the present work focused on the isolation of colorant producing fungi, cultivation of…
K Kusstatscher, N Pfabigan, M Senoner, L Orlowsky, A Steitz, B Forsthuber, S Niedermayer, R Gründlinger
Assessment of the environmental impacts in life cycle analysis
1995 - IRG/WP 95-50040-31
…depletion. However handling this global approach for human toxicity, aquatic ecotoxicity or terrestrial ecotoxicity is totally conventional and is not relevant of any factual effect. Considering human toxicity and ecotoxicity in a Life Cycle Assessment might require to perform it at a different scale (local or…
I Blanc-Sommereux
Proceedings of the 3rd international wood preservation symposium "The Challenge - Safety and Environment" 6-7 February 1995, Cannes-Mandelieu, France
1995 - IRG/WP 95-50040
…95-50040/5); Environmental impact of PCP and NaPCP in the aquatic and atmospheric compartment (IRG/WP 95-50040/6); Pentachlorophenol: The non-emotional approach. Second draft: A discussion document (IRG/WP 95-50040/7); Methods for the assessment of wood preservative movement in soil (IRG/WP 95-50040/8); Cancer…
Anonymous
Yellow birch fire-protection using polyelectrolytes complexes
2020 - IRG/WP 20-30755
…character of the flame. However, evidence of the toxicity of some halogenated FR has limited their use in Europe since 2010, in Canada and in several states of USA. Therefore, non-toxic alternatives are developed and among them an increasing interest for phosphate compounds is noticed. In that frame, the…
M Soula, F Samyn, S Duquesne, V Landry
Monitoring uptake and penetration of pesticides during impregnation of pine (Pinus sylvestris) and spruce (Picea abies) wood with bio-based microemulsion gel formulations
2020 - IRG/WP 20-30756
…solvents and surfactants of our bio-based emulsions of low-toxicity and minimal environmental impact, rapid wood penetration enabled high retention yields. The difference of penetrability of pine versus spruce is discussed in relation to their anatomical characteristics, and their conducting cells network. The…
D Messaoudi, K Ruel, J-P Joseleau
Generic code of good practices for wood protection facilities. Part 1: Wood protection (antisapstain) facilities
1993 - IRG/WP 93-50003
In general, the potential of high toxicity (aquatic and human) of wood protection (antisapstain) chemicals dictates the need to protect the environment and humans from its harmful effects. This document is a compendium of recommendations for the design and operating practices of wood…
G Das, V N P Mathur
Preservative Treatment of CLT: An Example at Shimojishima Airport
2019 - IRG/WP 19-30748
…(Lloyd et al., 2003). Borates have low acute mammalian toxicity are globally available from a number of suppliers. To enhance moldicidal performance there are a number of good active ingredients including quaternary ammonium compounds, carbamates, chlorothalonil, azoles and isothiazolinones. An example of such…
J Lloyd, N Yamashita, A Taylor
Basilit CCFZ. Further studies on ecotoxicological behaviour
1992 - IRG/WP 92-3722
…fluorine. In addition to primarily studies on the acute toxicity against organisms of the aquatic food chain a long term ecotoxicological study was performed. In a prolonged toxicity study the effects on reproduction were tested using the waterflea Daphnia magna. The conduction of this assay is described in…
H W Wegen
An examination of the potential for the use of the Maillard reaction to modify wood
2018 - IRG/WP 18-40829
…delivery system, the use of impregnation agents of low-toxicity, thermal-curing and no concerns regarding toxicity at end of life of the modified wood product. The aim of the work was to react non-toxic reagents using a Maillard type of reaction in the wood cell wall. Wood was soaked in different aqueous…
K Peeters, E Larnøy, A Kutnar, Č Tavzes, C A S Hill
The biodegradation of creosote oil by various species of white rot fungi and bacteria isolated from the contaminated soil
2018 - IRG/WP 18-50334
…ote-impregnated wooden elements and bioremediation of soils/aquatic environments polluted with creosote oil.
M Sydow, J Zabielska-Matejuk, E Kaczorek, AStangierska, A Kropacz
Declaring life cycle inventory of toxicity related emissions in environmental product declarations of preservative treated wood products
2018 - IRG/WP 18-50339
Life cycle assessment (LCA) including impacts on toxicity for preservative treated wood has been shown to have large uncertainties. With the growing demand for verified LCA in environmental product declarations (EPD), the need for reliable data is crucial for realistic assessment of wood products.…
L G F Tellnes, C Askham, P-O Flæte, M Klamer
Organic solvent preservatives. Essays on the ecotoxicology of new formulations
1991 - IRG/WP 3642
…preservatives become more and more important. The acute toxicity against aquatic organisms was examined for oil-borne preservatives, based on combinations of new fungicides (Tebuconazole, Propiconazole, Dichlofluanid) and insecticides (Permethrin, Cyfluthrin). These tests were conducted with fish, daphnia and…
H-W Wegen
Novel wood treatments improve resistance to the wood-boring marine isopod Limnoria quadripunctata
2017 - IRG/WP 17-10899
…is due to the treatments impairing feeding rather than toxicity.
H Bowen, M Montibus, M Kutnik, S M Cragg
Activity of Two Strobilurin Fungicides Against Three Species of Decay Fungi in Agar Plate Tests
2017 - IRG/WP 17-30704
The objective of this study was to examine the toxicity of strobilurin fungicides against wood decay fungi in order to assess their potential to act as a co-biocide for copper-based wood protection. Two strobilurin fungicides, Heritage (50% azoxystrobin active ingredient) and Insignia (20% pyraclostrobin…
J D Tang, T Ciaramitaro, M Tomaso-Peterson, S V Diehl
Uncertainty in life cycle assessment of preservative treated wood – copper and freshwater ecotoxicity
2017 - IRG/WP 17-50331
…standardisation in CEN to ensure reliable results, but toxicity indicators are not yet implemented due to high uncertainties. For leaching of wood preservatives, the uncertainty is two fold. The actual leaching over several years can be hard to predict, but the characterisation factors (CF) can potentially have…
L G F Tellnes