EN 20-2:2023

Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) - Part 2: Application by impregnation (Laboratory method) EN 20-2:2023

Publication date:   Feb 19, 2024

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60.60   Standard published   Dec 6, 2023

CEN

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

European Norm

71.100.50   Wood-protecting chemicals

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This part of the EN 20 series specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infection by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) in wood which has been treated previously by full impregantion.
This method is applicable to:
- water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; or
- organic formulsation, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates.
This method is applicable to water-based preservatives.
NOTE This method can be used in conjuction with ageing procedures, which do not remove the added nutrient.

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EN 20-2:1993

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EN 20-2:2023
60.60 Standard published
Dec 6, 2023




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