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However, there are concerns about the potential health and environmental risks associated with CCA-treated wood. Arsenic, in particular, is a known human carcinogen and can also be harmful to the environment. As a result, the use of CCA-treated wood has been restricted or banned in many countries, including the United States and Canada. | However, there are concerns about the potential health and environmental risks associated with CCA-treated wood. Arsenic, in particular, is a known human carcinogen and can also be harmful to the environment. As a result, the use of CCA-treated wood has been restricted or banned in many countries, including the United States and Canada. | ||
Alternative preservatives, such as | Alternative preservatives, such as [[Alkaline Copper Quaternary]] (ACQ), copper azole, and micronized copper, have been developed to replace CCA and provide similar levels of protection against decay and insects. These alternative preservatives are considered to be safer for human health and the environment than CCA. | ||
CCA is composed of chromium(VI), copper(II) and arsenic(V) and water. | CCA is composed of [[chromium(VI)]], [[copper(II)]] and [[arsenic(V)]] and water. | ||