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US 8,986,757 B2Granted
Essential oils inhibit mold on wood
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsVina W. Yang, Carol A. Clausen
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Abstract
Methods of treating wood lumber to inhibit growth of mold fungi by surface treating the wood lumber with an essential oil, diluted or undiluted, being geranium Egyptian, thyme, dill weed or rosemary. Various surface treatments include dipping, spraying, brushing and vapor exposure.
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A method of preventing growth of mold fungi on cellulose-containing material, the method consisting of:
- applying a single treatment of a composition consisting of:
- at least 10% volume thyme oil, and,
- at least 10% volume organic diluents, wherein the organic diluents comprises acetone, ethanol, vegetable oil, linseed oil or a mixture thereof,
- to the surface of a cellulose-containing material, wherein the growth of mold fungi on the cellulose-containing material is prevented.
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