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Peter wood (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Water-borne preservatives are a class of preservatives that are soluble in water and are used to protect wood products against decay and insect damage. These preservatives are commonly used in pressure-treated lumber and other wood products that will be exposed to moisture. Some common examples of water-borne preservatives include: Copper-based preservatives: These include copper sulfate, copper oxide, and ammoniacal copper quaternary (ACQ). Copper-based preservatives...") |
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Some common examples of water-borne preservatives include: | Some common examples of water-borne preservatives include: | ||
Copper-based preservatives: These include copper sulfate, copper oxide, and ammoniacal copper quaternary (ACQ). Copper-based preservatives are effective against fungal decay and insect damage. | Copper-based preservatives: These include Copper Chrome Arsenic (CCA), Copper Azole (CuAz), copper sulfate, copper oxide, and ammoniacal copper quaternary (ACQ). Copper-based preservatives are effective against fungal decay and insect damage. | ||
Borate preservatives: Borate preservatives, such as disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT), are effective against fungal decay and some insects. | Borate preservatives: Borate preservatives, such as disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT), are effective against fungal decay and some insects. |