Wood preservative
AssigneeArch Wood Protection Pty Ltd
InventorsDavid Humphrey, Brett Skewes
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Abstract
According to the present invention there is provided a preservative formulation for use in treating wood or other cellulosic formulations, said formulation comprising: at least one biocidal metal compound; at least one organic compound; and a carrier. Preferably, the preservative formulation is copper/(tebuconazole/propiconazole) in a ratio of about 1:3 w/w; the carrier is preferably aqueous or spirit-based.
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A preservative formulation for use in treating wood or other cellulosic materials, said formulation comprising:
- at least one azole fungicide;
- at least one metal compound having a biocidal effect;
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- a carrier,
- wherein the ratio of said at least one metal to said at least one azole fungicide is between about 5:1 and about 1:10 w/w.
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A method of treating a substrate of wood or other cellulosic formulation which comprises applying to the substrate a preservative formulation including
- at least one azole fungicide;
- at least one metal compound having a biocidal effect;
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- a carrier,
- wherein the ratio of said at least one metal to said at least one azole fungicide is between about 5:1 and about 1:10 w/w.
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A treated wood product, comprising wood or other cellulosic material impregnated with a wood preservative formulation in an amount effective to inhibit fungicidal decay, wherein said wood preservative includes
- at least one azole fungicide;
- at least one metal compound having a biocidal effect;
- and
- a carrier,
- wherein the ratio of said at least one metal to said at least one azole fungicide is between about 5:1 and about 1:10 w/w.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.