DS/EN 118
Wood preservatives - Determination of preventive action against Reticulitermes species (European termites) (Laboratory method)
| Organization: | DS |
| Publication Date: | 21 November 2013 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| ICS Code (Wood-protecting chemicals): | 71.100.50 |
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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