SR EN 20-2:2024

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

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.

30.96

Status : Valid
Approval date : 1/31/2024
Number of pages : 23
ICS : 71.100.50 Wood protecting chemicals
Technical Committee : 118 - Timber and wood products, woodworking machines

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