EN 118:2013

Wood preservatives - Determination of preventive action against Reticulitermes species (European termites) (Laboratory method)

Publication date:   Jan 21, 2014

General information

90.92 Standard to be revised   Aug 28, 2020

CEN

CEN/TC 38 Durability of wood and wood-based products

European Norm

71.100.50   Wood-protecting chemicals

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Scope

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites ) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients;
- organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;
- organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and
- water soluble materials, for example salts.
NOTE This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73 or EN 84.

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EN 118:2013
90.92 Standard to be revised
Aug 28, 2020

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