A Wood Preservative Formulation
AssigneeArch Wood Protection Pty Ltd
InventorsDavid Humphrey, Brett Skewes, Shane McFarling
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Abstract
According to the present invention there is provided the use of one or more low aromatic or substantially low aromatic solvents as a carrier, for efficacious use within a preservative formulation for treating wood or other cellulosic species. The invention also provides for a wood preservative formulation comprising such a carrier. In an embodiment, the carrier is selected from the commercially-available range of Exxsol® D and Isopar® fluids.
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A preservative formulation for use in treating wood or other cellulosic, formulations, said formulation comprising:
- at least one preservative;
- and carrier system, the carrier system comprising one or more low aromatic, or substantially low aromatic solvents.
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A formulation comprising:
- tebuconazole, propiconazole and permethrin dissolved in a suitable co-solvent, diluted with a low odour solvent containing <15% aromatic components and an amount of water, such that the moisture content of timber treated with said formulation remains less than 30% immediately after treatment.
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