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Committee TM-006—Timber Preservation and Durability

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(Revision of AS 1604.1—2005)
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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of the Joint Standards
Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee TM-006, Timber Preservation and Durability,
to supersede AS 1604.1—2005.
After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards
New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an
Australian/New Zealand Standard.
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The objective of this Standard is to specify requirements for preservative-treated sawn and
round timber for protection against decay, insect, or marine borer attack.
The objectives of this revision are to—
(a) amend the composition of copper quat preservatives to include both alkaline copper
and micronized copper systems;
(b)
(c)
(d)
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include imidacloprid for H2 envelope treatment of framing timber, and new
requirements for lyctid-susceptible sapwood for hazard class H2 exposure conditions;
include zinc borate in Appendix B; and
amend Appendix C, including Figure C1.
This Standard is part of a series that covers specifications for preservative treatment of
timber products, as follows:
AS 1604
AS 1604.1
Part 1: Sawn and round timber (this Standard)
AS/NZS 1604 Specification for preservative treatment
AS/NZS 1604.2 Part 2: Reconstituted wood-based products
AS/NZS 1604.3 Part 3: Plywood
AS/NZS 1604.4 Part 4: Laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
AS/NZS 1604.5 Part 5: Glued laminated timber products
This Standard does not specify the methods of preservative treatment that may be adopted
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to achieve the specified penetrations and retentions. Where the user is uncertain of the
appropriate preservative treatment, additional information may be obtained from
organizations such as state and territory forestry authorities, and the CSIRO Forestry and
Forest Products.
Preservatives not covered in this edition, and which may have general application, should
be brought to the attention of Standards Australia for consideration for inclusion in future
editions.
WARNING: Important Safety Notice
Improper use of the preservative chemicals and treated products may be
hazardous. All individuals involved in the production or testing of treated
products should be familiar with the relevant material safety data sheets.
Consumer information sheets dealing with the appropriate use and handling of
treated products should be provided at point of sale literature.
Treated timber should not be used for food preparation surfaces nor in storage
units or containers where the foodstuffs will be in direct contact with the treated
timber surface.
Statements expressed in mandatory terms in notes to tables are deemed to be an integral
part of this Standard.
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The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the
application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part
of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS
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FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................6
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 7
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1.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 7
1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................... 8
1.4 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 8
1.5 TIMBER PRESERVATIVE ........................................................................................ 9
1.6 SELECTION OF HAZARD CLASS ........................................................................... 9
1.7 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT ............................................................................. 10
SECTION 2 HAZARD CLASS H1

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2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 13
2.2 PRESERVATIVE PENETRATION ZONE ............................................................... 13
2.3 PRESERVATIVE RETENTION REQUIREMENT .................................................. 13

3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 14

4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 16
4.4 USE OF TBTN AND TBTO...................................................................................... 16
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5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 18

6.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 19

7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 21
SECTION 8 MARKING AND CERTIFICATE OF TREATMENT

8.1 LEGIBLE MARKING............................................................................................... 23
8.2 MARKING INFORMATION .................................................................................... 23
8.3 LAYOUT OF BRANDS ............................................................................................ 24
8.4 EXEMPTIONS FROM MARKING........................................................................... 24
8.5 CERTIFICATE OF TREATMENT ........................................................................... 24
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APPENDICES
A METHOD FOR DETECTION OF LYCTID-SUSCEPTIBLE SAPWOOD............... 26
B COMPOSITION OF PRESERVATIVES SPECIFIED IN THIS STANDARD ......... 27
C PRESERVATIVE NUMBERS AND STANDARDS INCORPORATION ................ 31
D GUIDE TO HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS END USE
APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 35
E METHOD OF SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN ............ 37
F NATURAL DURABILITY RATINGS...................................................................... 38
G INTERACTION OF CCA RETENTION AND TIMBER DENSITY ........................ 39
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FOREWORD
The purpose of preservation is to extend the life of timber by protecting it from decay and
insect or marine borer attack. This increases the range for the end application of timber and
renders it a more useful and dependable material for construction, building and engineering
purposes.
The service life of timber depends on a variety of factors. These include the natural
durability of the timber species commercially available, as described in AS 5604, Timber—
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Natural durability ratings, the degree of preservative treatment, and the range of hazards
and type of environment anticipated during the service life of the timber. In addition, the
severity of exposure can be reduced by alternative design. Regular inspection and
maintenance procedures will assist to minimize the effects of exposure.
In all conditions of use, the untreated sapwood of any timber species can be considered to
be non-durable, as it is susceptible to degradation by insects or fungi, or both. Sapwood can
be made as durable as the heartwood of most of the naturally durable species by correct
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preservative treatment. Service life may depend upon the wood having been ripped,
crosscut, shaped, bored, machined or having had any such operations or processes carried
out after preservative treatment. Where subsequent machining is unavoidable,
supplementary protection should be applied to the cut surface; however, this protection
cannot be expected to be as effective as the original recommended treatment.
References in this Standard to the penetration of heartwood with preservatives represent the
minimum specification requirements for the several hazard conditions.
Designers and users should satisfy themselves, through appropriate sampling and testing,
that the preservative in any structural timber complies with the specifications in this
Standard.
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard

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SECT ION 1 SCOPE AND GENERA L
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard specifies requirements for preservative treatment for sawn and round timber
that is required to be protected against decay, insect, or marine borer attack for all exposure
conditions throughout Australia.
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This Standard does not cover grade or seasoning condition, or the effects of mechanical
degradation, including weathering.
The preservatives referred to in this Standard are intended for application only in approved
industrial treatment plants as defined in AS/NZS 2843 series.
1.2 APPLICATION
This Standard, in conjunction with the AS/NZS 1605 series, is intended for application in
hazard classes H1 to H6 throughout Australia.
The following methods specify the preservative penetration of heartwood for the protection
of sawn timber to be used in hazard classes H2, H3, H4, H5 and H6:
(a) Envelope treatment A continuous unbroken envelope of preservative around the
piece of sawn timber to the depth specified for each hazard class (see also
Clause 1.4.2 and Table H2.1).
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(b) Limiting unpenetrated heartwood Restricting the amount of unpenetrated heartwood
in the cross-section to the extent specified for hazard classes H2 to H6.
NOTES:
1 In Queensland the Timber Utilization and Marketing Act 1987 and in New South Wales the
Timber Marketing Act 1977 require approval of a preservative treatment and registration of a
brand before timber, offered for sale in either of these states, can be described as
preservative-treated. Detailed information about the requirements of such legislation may be
obtained from the state government agencies concerned.
2 Where timber is to be treated to comply with the requirements of this Standard, timber
treaters should select suitable timber material to ensure that either—
(a) the heartwood can be penetrated to the depth required for each hazard class; or
(b) where the heartwood cannot be penetrated to the required depth, the unpenetrated
heartwood should not exceed the cross-sectional limits set for the required hazard
class.
3 Where a timber species’ treatment properties are not known, trial samples placed into a
normal charge should give indications of the timber’s treatability. These indications should
serve as a guide for the treater. The following references set down the treatment properties of
some well-known commercial timbers of the world:
(a) EN 350-2 (see Bibliography).
(b) Keating WG, Bolza E, Characteristics, properties and uses of timber, Vol. 1, S.E.
Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific, INKATA PRESS Melbourne, 1982.
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1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this Standard:
NOTE: Documents referenced for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.
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1199 Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes
1199.0 Part 0: Introduction to the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system
1199.1 Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-
by-lot inspection
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3530 Solvents—Mineral turpentine and white spirit
5604 Timber—Natural durability ratings
AS/NZS
1605 Methods for sampling and analysing timber preservatives and preservative-
treated timber (all Parts)
4491 Timber—Glossary of terms in timber-related Standards
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4630
ISO
12040
AWPA
BWPDA
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Specification for tributyltin oxide (di(tributyltin) oxide)
Graphic technology—Prints and printing inks—Assessment of light fastness

using filtered xenon arc light
P8/04 2004
Manual 1991
1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard the definitions given in AS/NZS 4491 and those below
apply. Where the definitions below differ from those in AS/NZS 4491, for the purpose of
this Standard those below apply.
1.4.1 Brand
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A legible mark applied to preservative-treated timber, sufficiently permanent, to convey the
information specified in Section 8.
1.4.2 Envelope treatment
A continuous envelope of preservative around the timber product, to the depth specified for
each hazard class.
1.4.3 Hazard class
A number prefixed with the letter ‘H’, identifying the degree of hazard as prescribed in this
Standard, for which the timber incorporating the brand has been treated, e.g., ‘H2’.
1.4.4 Lyctids
The commonly used term in the timber and building industries for lyctine beetles.
1.4.5 Lyctid-susceptible sapwood
The sapwood of some hardwood timbers, which shows evidence of starch.
NOTES:
1 A method for the detection of lyctid-susceptible sapwood is given in Appendix A.
2 Softwoods are not lyctid susceptible.
Lyctid susceptibility ratings are given in AS 5604.
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1.4.6 Natural durability

The inherent resistance of the outer heartwood of a timber species to decay and to insect
attack.
1.4.7 Pack-marking
A marking, complying with Clauses 8.1 and 8.2, applied to at least one piece on the outside
of the pack or bundle of timber, or the surrounding wrapping.
1.4.8 Parcel
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A lot of preservative-treated timber (see Clause 1.4.13) from one or more charges, or part
thereof, of the same treatment type.
1.4.9 Penetration
The depth to which a prescribed preservative has entered the timber.
1.4.10 Penetration zone
The zone of the timber required to be penetrated by the preservative.
1.4.11 Preservative AF
A chemical or a mixture of chemicals in a form suitable for application to timber in order to
preserve it from attack by timber-destroying agents. A description of preservatives for use
in this Standard is given in Appendix B.
1.4.12 Preservative number
A number allocated to identify a particular preservative.
NOTE: For preservative code numbers, see Appendix C.
1.4.13 Preservative-treated timber
Timber containing preservatives, the characteristics of which are as described in this
Standard with respect to type, composition, penetration and retention.
1.4.14 Preservative treatment plant number
A number allocated to a particular treatment plant listed in a register published for that
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purpose, for identifying timber treated at that plant.
1.4.15 Retention
The quantity of preservative in a specified zone of the timber.
1.4.16 Treater
Any organization treating timber in accordance with this Standard.
1.5 TIMBER PRESERVATIVE

The timber preservative used for the treatment of timber in accordance with this Standard
shall comply with the requirements of Appendix B for composition of preservative, and the
requirements of Sections 2 to 7 inclusive for the quantity appropriate for the required
hazard-class treatment.
1.6 SELECTION OF HAZARD CLASS

Six hazard classifications are described in this Standard. Each is denoted by a hazard class
and is defined in terms of specific service exposures, which are set out in Table 1.
The hazard class appropriate to the proposed end use of the timber shall be selected having
regard to the exposure conditions listed in Table 1.
NOTE: A guide to hazard classification for various end uses is provided in Appendix D.
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The specific requirements for preservative penetration and retention, appropriate to each of
the hazard classifications, are set out in Sections 2 to 7 inclusive.
TABLE 1
HAZARD CLASS SELECTION GUIDE
Hazard Biological
Exposure Specific service conditions Typical uses
class hazard
Completely protected from the

Inside, above Susceptible framing, flooring,
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H1 weather and well ventilated, Lyctid borers
ground furniture, interior joinery
and protected from termites
Inside, above Protected from wetting. Borers and Framing, flooring, and similar,
H2
ground Nil leaching termites used in dry situations
Moderate Weatherboard, fascia, pergolas
Outside, above Subject to periodic moderate
H3 decay, borers (above ground), window
ground wetting and leaching
and termites joinery, framing and decking
H4
H5
H6
Outside,
in-ground
Outside,
in-ground
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contact with or
in fresh water
Marine waters
Subject to severe wetting and
leaching
Subject to extreme wetting and

leaching and/or where the
critical use requires a higher
degree of protection
Subject to prolonged
immersion in sea water
Severe decay,
borers and
termites
Very severe
decay, borers
and termites
Marine wood
borers and
decay
Fence posts, garden wall less
than 1 m high, greenhouses,
pergolas (in ground) and
landscaping timbers
Retaining walls, piling, house

stumps, building poles, cooling
tower fill
Boat hulls, marine piles, jetty

cross-bracing, landing steps,
and similar
NOTES:
1 Examples shown in this table are not exhaustive. Reference should be made to Table D1 in Appendix D.
2 The attention of specifiers and users of treated timber in a marine situation is especially drawn to the
Notes under Clause 7.1.
3 It is recommended that specifiers nominate the minimum hazard class level appropriate to the specific
exposure and service conditions.
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1.7 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT

1.7.1 General
This Clause and Sections 2 to 7, inclusive, shall be implemented in conjunction with
Appendix E.
Preservative treatment of sawn and round timber shall provide penetration and retention of
the preservative specified in Appendix B for the appropriate hazard class when sampled as
described in Appendix E.
Minimum specified retentions of preservatives shall be as given in Tables H1, H2, H2.1,
H3, H4, H5 and H6.1.
1.7.2 Penetration requirement
All preservative-treated timber shall show evidence of distribution of the preservative in the
penetration zone when determined by the methods described in the AS/NZS 1605 series. It
shall comply with the penetration zone requirements described in Sections 2 to 7 inclusive,
appropriate to the required hazard class and natural durability of the timber species.
NOTE: The natural durability rating of the heartwood of some timber species is given in AS 5604
(see also Appendix F).
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1.7.3 Penetration compliance

Penetration compliance shall be established as follows:
(a) The test pieces shall be tested separately by the appropriate method of the
AS/NZS 1605 series and the penetration of the preservative shall be determined.
(b) The penetration shall be not less than that set out in the clauses appropriate to the
requirements of the specified hazard class.
1.7.4 Retention of preservative
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1.7.4.1 General
The retention of preservative in the penetration zone of the timber shall be not less than that
required for the appropriate hazard class and the preservative, as set out in Tables H1, H2,
H2.1, H3, H4, H5 and H6.1.
The amount of preservative in the penetration zone shall be established in accordance with
the AS/NZS 1605 series and expressed as a percent mass/mass, based upon the oven-dried
mass of the test sample. The test pieces shall be analysed separately in accordance with the
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AS/NZS 1605 series and the determined retention of preservative. This shall be deemed to
be the minimum requirement.
NOTE: Specifiers and producers should be aware that the retention levels in this Standard are the
minimum requirements. In the case of hardwoods, they were calculated using an average air-dried
density of 988 kg/m 3 and average expected service lives as given in AS 5604. Higher retention
levels may be necessary to meet specific ‘fit for purpose’ applications, such as the use of low-
density eucalypt poles.
1.7.4.2 Retention requirements
Treatment for service at a higher hazard class satisfies all requirements for service at a
lower hazard class.
NOTE: See Note 3 in Table 1.
1.7.4.3 Hazard class H1
The retention of the recognized insecticidal component of the preservative shall be not less
than that specified in Table H1 for hazard class H1.
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1.7.4.4 Hazard classes H2 to H6
The retention of preservative components shall be not less than those specified in Tables
H1, H2, H2.1, H3, H4, H5 and H6.1 for hazard classes H2, H3, H4, H5, and H6.
1.7.5 Retention compliance
Compliance shall be established as follows:
(a) The test pieces shall be analysed separately by the appropriate method of the
AS/NZS 1605 series and the retention of the preservatives determined.
(b) The retention shall be not less than that set out in the Tables H1, H2, H2.1, H3, H4,
H5 and H6.1, as appropriate to the particular hazard class and preservative type.
1.7.6 Branding
Branding of preservative-treated timber in accordance with Section 8 is a claim on the part
of the treater that the treated timber has been penetrated in accordance with Clause 1.7.2
and has preservative retention in accordance with the requirements of Clause 1.7.4.3 or
Clause 1.7.4.4.
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1.7.7 Colouring
Where colour coding is used in addition to the brand to identify treatment, timber treated
with LOSP and/or envelope-treated (see Clause 3.2.1) to hazard class H2 or H3 shall be
colour-coded in accordance with Table 2.
TABLE 2
COLOUR CODING
Hazard brand Colour
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H2 Red
H2F Blue
H3 Green 368
1.7.8 Light fastness
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The colours for treatment identification shall have a light-fast rating of 7 in accordance with
ISO 12040.
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SECT ION 2 HA ZARD CL ASS H1
2.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies requirements for timber treated for hazard class H1 exposure
conditions. It is intended for treatment of timber species, the sapwood of which is lyctid
susceptible (see AS 5604).

The requirements of preservative treatment appropriate for hazard class H1 apply to timber
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of any class of natural durability.
2.2 PRESERVATIVE PENETRATION ZONE

sapwood.
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2.3 PRESERVATIVE RETENTION REQUIREMENT
The preservative retention in the penetration zone of the treated timber shall be not less
than that specified in Table H1.
NOTE: For an explanation of Table H1, see Clause 1.7.4.
TABLE H1
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
HAZARD CLASS H1
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based upon the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
Copper quat Fluorine

Copper chromium
Boron compounds (see Note) compounds
arsenic Synthetic pyrethroids
(elemental boron) expressed as
(elemental arsenic) (Cu + DDAX) fluorine
0.0060 permethrin
0.0060 cypermethrin
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0.035 0.047 0.170 0.140
0.00060 deltamethrin
0.0012 bifenthrin
NOTE: Based on copper quat compounds of the same formulation given in Table B3, Appendix B. Treated
timber shall contain not less than 45% of the nominated minimum retention as Cu and 30% as DDAX
(didecyl-dimethyl ammonium chloride or carbonate/bicarbonate).
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3.1 GENERAL
conditions.
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3.2.1 General use, hardwoods and softwoods
penetration zone in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) If the species of timber used is termite-resistant (see AS 5604), the preservative shall
penetrate all the sapwood. Preservative penetration of the heartwood is not required.
(b)
(i)
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If the species of timber used is non-termite-resistant (see AS 5604) AND is to be used
south of the Tropic of Capricorn, the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood
AND, IN ADDITION, one of the following requirements shall apply:
Where the lesser cross-sectional dimension is greater than 35 mm, the
penetration shall be not less than 8 mm from any surface. Where the lesser
cross-sectional dimension is equal to or less than 35 mm, the penetration shall
be not less than 5 mm from any surface.
OR
(ii) Unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted, provided that it comprises less than
20% of the cross-section of the piece AND does not extend more than halfway
through the piece from one surface to the opposite surface AND does not
exceed half the dimension of the side in the cross-section on which it occurs.
(c) If the species of timber used is non-termite-resistant (see AS 5604) AND is to be used
north of the Tropic of Capricorn, the preservative shall penetrate all the cross-section
except that unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted provided that it comprises less
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than 20% of the cross-section of the piece AND does not extend more than halfway
through the piece from one surface to the opposite surface AND does not exceed half
the dimension of the side in the cross-section on which it occurs.
3.2.2 Envelope-treated, seasoned framing to be used south of the Tropic of Capricorn
This Clause applies to seasoned framing timber where the lesser cross-sectional dimension
is equal to or less than 45 mm. All lyctid-susceptible sapwood shall be fully preservative
penetrated.
(a) If the species of timber used is termite resistant (see AS 5604), the preservative shall
penetrate the sapwood to the extent of the sapwood from the surface or to the extent
shown in Table H2.1.
(b) If the species of timber used is non-termite-resistant (see AS 5604), the preservative
shall penetrate to the extent shown in Table H2.1.
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The preservative retention in the penetration zone shall be not less than that specified in
Table H2, or Table H2.1, as appropriate.
NOTE: For an explanation of Table H2 or H2.1, see Clause 1.7.4.
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HAZARD CLASS H2—CLAUSE 3.2.1
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based on the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
Copper Boron
chromium Copper quat
compounds
arsenic (see Note) Permethrin Cypermethrin Deltamethrin Bifenthrin
(elemental
(Cu + DDAX)
(Cu + Cr + As) boron)*
*
0.320
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0.350 0.350 0.020 0.030
To be used south of Tropic of Capricorn only; see also Clauses 1.1 and 8.2.2(b).
0.0020
NOTE: Based on copper quat compounds of the same formulation given in Table B3, Appendix B. Treated
TABLE H2.1
HAZARD CLASS H2—CLAUSE 3.2.2*
0.0047
Preservative Permethrin (1) Bifenthrin (2) Imidacloprid(3)
Penetration zone(4) 5 mm 2 mm 2 mm
Retention in penetration zone 0.020 0.020 0.0078
* See also Clause 8.2.2(b).
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NOTES:
1 Preservative No. 74 (see Table C1, Appendix C), for softwood only.
2 Preservative No. 75 (see Table C1, Appendix C).
3 Preservative No. 60 (see Table C1, Appendix C), for softwood only.
4 Penetrated from each surface, excluding ends.
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(a) If the species of timber used is of natural durability class 1 outside above ground (see
AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood. Preservative penetration
of the heartwood is not required.
(b) If the species of timber used is of natural durability class 2, 3 or 4 outside above
(A)
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ground (see AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood AND, IN
ADDITION, the following requirements shall apply:
(i) For sawn timber—
where the lesser cross-sectional dimension is greater than 35 mm, the
penetration shall be not less than 8 mm from any surface. Where the
lesser cross-sectional dimension is equal to or less than 35 mm, the
penetration shall be not less than 5 mm from any surface;
OR
(B) unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted, provided that it comprises
less than 20% of the cross-section of the piece AND does not extend
more than halfway through the piece from one surface to the opposite
surface AND does not exceed 50% of the width of the surface on which it
occurs.
(ii) For round timber—the penetration shall be not less than 8 mm from the surface.
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than that specified in Table H3, as appropriate.
4.4 USE OF TBTN AND TBTO

Two retention values are specified for tributyltin LOSP (see Table H3), as follows:
NOTE: These values represent the Committee’s judgement based on the assessment of the best
information available at the time.
(a) 0.080% Sn m/m For products that are—
(i) used in predominantly vertically exposed situations; and
(ii) intended to have the supplementary protection of a paint coat system that is
regularly maintained.
NOTE: Examples of these products are fascia, bargeboards, exterior cladding, window
joinery, door joinery, verandah posts.
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(b) 0.160% Sn m/m For structural products that are used in predominantly horizontally
exposed situations.
NOTE: Examples of these products are bearers, joists, handrails, and decking.
TBTO and TBTN are identified in the treatment brand by the chemical numbers 41 and 62,
respectively.
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HAZARD CLASS H3
Waterborne Oil Light organic solvent preservatives(1)
TBTN(5)
Copper or Propiconazole(6)
chromium Copper quat(2) Copper TBTO (5) Copper Synthetic
Creosote(4) +
arsenic (Cu + DDAX) azole(3) (6) naphthenate
(7)
pyrethroids
Tebuconazole
(Cu + Cr + As)
0.380
NOTES:
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2
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Softwood: 0.350
Hardwood: 0.390
0.229 8.00
(see also
Clause 4.4)
0.080
0.160
0.06 0.100
0.020 permethrin
0.030 cypermethrin
0.0020 deltamethrin
0.0047 bifenthrin
These preservatives shall be formulated to include both fungicides and insecticides. They may also be formulated to
include water repellents.
Based on copper quat compounds of the same formulation given in Table B3, Appendix B. Treated timber shall contain
not less than 45% of the nominated minimum retention as Cu and 30% as DDAX (didecyl-dimethyl ammonium chloride
or carbonate/bicarbonate).
3 Based on copper azole compound of the same formulation given in Table B4, Appendix B. Treated timber shall contain
not less than 86% of the nominated minimum retention of total actives as Cu and 3.4% as tebuconazole.
4 Creosote may be in the undiluted form or as the active component of pigment-emulsified creosote (PEC).
5 Elemental tin.
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6 This preservative formulation shall contain the active ingredients propiconazole and tebuconazole in a 1:1 proportion.
Treated timber shall contain not less than 45% of the nominated retention as propiconazole and 45% as tebuconazole.
7 Elemental copper.
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(a) If the species of timber used is of natural durability class 1 or 2 in-ground contact
(see AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood. Preservative
penetration of the heartwood is not required.
(b) If the species of timber used is of natural durability class 3 or 4 in-ground contact
(i)
(B)
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(see AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood AND, IN ADDITION,
the following requirements shall apply:
For sawn timber—
(A) the preservative shall penetrate not less than 10 mm from any surface; OR
unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted, provided that it comprises
occurs.
(ii) For round timber—the penetration shall be not less than 10 mm from the
surface.

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TABLE H4
HAZARD CLASS H4
Waterborne Oil
Botanical
Copper chromium (1)
classification Copper quat (Cu + DDAX) Copper azole(2) Creosote(3)
arsenic (Cu + Cr + As)
Softwood 0.630 0.890 0.416 20.0
Hardwood 0.700 0.980 0.499 10.0
NOTES:
1 Based on copper quat compounds of the same formulation given in Table B3, Appendix B. Treated
2 Based on copper azole compound of the same formulation given in Table B4, Appendix B. Treated
timber shall contain not less than 86% of the nominated minimum retention of total actives as Cu and
3.4% as tebuconazole.
3 Creosote may be in the undiluted form or as the active component of pigment-emulsified creosote (PEC).
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(a) If the species of timber used is of natural durability class 1 or 2 in-ground contact
(see AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood. Preservative
(b) If the species of timber used is of natural durability class 3 or 4 in-ground contact
(A)
(B)
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(see AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood AND, IN ADDITION,
the following requirements shall apply:
(i) For sawn timber—
the preservative shall penetrate not less than 20 mm from any surface;
OR
unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted, provided that it comprises
occurs.
(ii) For round timber the penetration shall be not less than 20 mm from the surface.

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NOTES:
1 For information on the interaction of CCA retention and timber density, see Appendix G.
2 For an explanation of Table H5, see Clause 1.7.4.
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TABLE H5
HAZARD CLASS H5
Waterborne Oil
Botanical
(1)
Copper chromium arsenic Copper quat
classification Copper azole(2) Creosote(3)
(Cu + Cr + As) (Cu + DDAX)
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Softwood 1.00 1.410 0.759 24.5
(4)
Hardwood 1.20 1.690 — 13.0
NOTES:
1 Based on copper quat compounds of the same formulation given in Table B3, Appendix B. Treated
2
3
4
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Based on copper azole compound of the same formulation given in Table B4, Appendix B. Treated
timber shall contain not less than 86% of the nominated minimum retention of total actives as Cu and
3.4% as tebuconazole.
Creosote may be in the undiluted form or as the active component of pigment-emulsified creosote (PEC).
Only for alkaline copper quat (ACQ) formulations.
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conditions.
NOTES:
1 Generally, marine borer hazard is more severe in the northern waters of Australia than it is in
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the southern waters. Experience has shown that a general rule of thumb for differentiating
between northern and southern is to regard north of Perth in the west, and north of Batemans
Bay in the east, as northern. Obviously the separation between northern waters and southern
waters cannot be exact and so, care should be taken by the specifier when a site is around the
line of differentiation.
2 Experience has shown that creosote treatment (alone) of softwoods has not been effective in
the Perth vicinity or in northern waters. Creosote treatment (alone) of hardwoods has been
effective in the Perth vicinity and in northern waters but less effective than double treatments.
effective.
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3 Experience has shown that in the southern waters of Australia, CCA treatment (alone) or
creosote treatment (alone) or double treatment (CCA plus creosote) are all effective, except as
in Note 2 above.
4 Experience has shown that in the northern waters of Australia, CCA treatment (alone) is not
5 Experience has shown that in the northern waters of Australia, double treatment (CCA plus
creosote) of round timbers is effective, BUT that double treatment (CCA plus creosote) of
sawn timber of all species, except turpentine, is only effective if the penetration zone criteria
of Clause 7.2(a)(ii) is satisfied.

(a) For sawn timber to be used in the northern and southern waters, as follows:
(i) If the species of the timber is turpentine, the preservative shall penetrate all the
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sapwood. Preservative penetration of the heartwood is not required.
(ii) For all species other than turpentine, the preservatives shall penetrate all the
sapwood AND, IN ADDITION, one of the following requirements shall apply:
(A) The preservative shall penetrate not less than 20 mm from any surface.
OR
(B) Unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted, provided that it comprises
occurs.
(b) For sawn timber to be used in the southern waters only, as follows:
(i) If the species of timber used is of marine-borer resistance Class 1 (see
AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood. Preservative
(ii) If the species of timber used is of marine-borer resistance Class 2, 3 or 4 (see
AS 5604), the preservative shall penetrate all the sapwood AND, IN
ADDITION, one of the following requirements shall apply:
(A) The preservative shall penetrate not less than 20 mm from any surface.
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OR
(B) Unpenetrated heartwood shall be permitted, provided that it comprises
occurs.
(c) For round timber of all natural durability classes, the preservative shall penetrate all
the sapwood AND, IN ADDITION, the preservative shall penetrate not less than
15 mm from the surface. Preservative penetration of heartwood is not required if the
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species is turpentine.

The preservative retention in the penetrated zone of the treated timber shall be not less than
that specified in Table H6.1.
NOTES:
1
2 AF
For an explanation of Table H6.1, see Clause 1.7.4.
For appropriate preservatives used in southern or northern waters, see Table H6.2.
HAZARD CLASS H6
TABLE H6.1
Preservative type
Botanical classification Waterborne Oil
CCA (Cu + Cr + As) Creosote*
Softwood 2.0 40.0
Hardwood 1.2 22.3
Softwood† 2.0 40.0
Hardwood† 1.2 15.2
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* Creosote may be in the undiluted form or as the active component of pigment-emulsified creosote (PEC).
† Double preservative-treated with CCA and creosote or PEC.
TABLE H6.2
LOCATION FOR USE OF APPROPRIATE PRESERVATIVES—
HAZARD CLASS H6
(See Note 2 to Clause 7.3)
Location for use
Botanical classification Preservative
Southern waters Northern waters
Softwood Yes No
CCA alone
Hardwood Yes No
Softwood Yes No
Creosote alone
Hardwood Yes No
Softwood Double treatment Yes Yes
Hardwood (CCA + Creosote) Yes Yes
NOTE: The attention of specifiers and users of treated timber in a marine situation is especially drawn to the
Notes under Clause 7.1.
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SECT ION 8 MARK I NG AND CERT I F I C ATE

O F TRE A T M E N T
8.1 LEGIBLE MARKING

All preservative-treated timber for which compliance with this Standard is claimed, except
as permitted by Clause 8.4, shall be legibly and sufficiently permanently marked in

accordance with Clauses 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4.
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8.2 MARKING INFORMATION
8.2.1 General—All hazard classes
For all hazard classes, each separate piece of treated timber shall be legibly marked with the
following marks, grouped as specified in Clause 8.3:
(a) Treatment plant number.
(b)
(c)
(a)
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Preservative code number.
NOTE: For preservative numbers, see Appendix C.
Hazard class (see Table 1).
8.2.2 Hazard class H2
For hazard class H2 only, one of the following shall apply:
The timber treated to the requirements of Clause 3.2.1 shall be branded with a brand
as specified in Clause 8.2.1.
(b) The timber treated to the requirements of Clause 3.2.2 shall be branded with a brand
as specified in Clause 8.2.1, and with the letter ‘F’ following the hazard class, i.e.,
‘H2 F’.
(c) The timber treated with boron compounds, for use only south of the Tropic of
Capricorn to the requirements of Clause 3.2.1(b) and Table H2, shall be branded with
a brand as specified in Clause 8.2.1, and with the letter ‘S’ following the hazard class,
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i.e., ‘H2 S’.
For hazard class H3 only, one of the following shall apply:
(a) The timber treated to the requirements of either Clause 4.3 or Clause 4.4(b) shall be
branded with a brand as specified in Clause 8.2.1.
(b) The timber treated to the requirements of Clause 4.4(a) shall be branded with a brand
as specified in Clause 8.2.1, and with the letter ‘A’ following the hazard class, i.e.,
‘H3 A’.
For hazard class H6 only, the timber shall be branded with a brand as specified in
Clause 8.2.1, and as follows:
(a) Timber for use in southern waters shall be branded with a brand that relates to either a
CCA treatment OR a creosote treatment.
(b) Timber for use in northern waters shall be branded—
(i) with a brand that relates to a CCA treatment AND with a brand that relates to a
creosote treatment; or
(ii) with a brand that relates to a double treatment of CCA and creosote.
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8.3 LAYOUT OF BRANDS

The brand shall contain the treatment plant number, preservative code number and hazard
class, as shown in Figure 1, where—
(a) the group containing three numerical characters (e.g., ‘099’) identifies the treatment
plant;
(b) the group containing two numerical characters (e.g., ‘74’) identifies the preservative
code number;
(c) the group containing one alphabetical character and one numerical character (e.g.,
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‘H2’) identifies the hazard class; and
(d) where applicable, one alphabetical character (e.g., ‘F’ or ‘A’) identifies a particular
penetration pattern code or a particular retention requirement (see Clause 8.2.2 and
8.2.3).
The minimum height of any character shall be 4 mm.
NOTES:
1
2
AF
The grouping of the brand information is intended to enable identification in one easily
recognizable place on the timber.
Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this Australian Standard on a product,
packaging, or promotional material related to that product, are advised to ensure that such
compliance is capable of being verified.
099 74 H2 F 099 74 H2 F 099 01 H4
10 74 01
099 F 099 099
H2 H2 F H4
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FIGURE 1 EXAMPLES OF BRAND LAYOUT
8.4 EXEMPTIONS FROM MARKING

Exemptions from the requirements of Clauses 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 are permitted for the
following:
(a) Battens, fence palings and droppers.
(b) Timber 1500 mm 2 and less in actual cross-section.
(c) Timber less than 15 mm nominal sawn thickness dimension.
Packs or bundles of timber in category (a), (b) or (c) above shall be pack-marked. All
decking shall be branded.
8.5 CERTIFICATE OF TREATMENT

Where a certificate of treatment in accordance with this Standard is requested, it shall
include not less than the following information:
(a) Description of timber and species (see Appendices F and A).
(b) Hazard class (see Table 1).
(c) Preservative (see hazard class tables and Appendices B and C).
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(d) Penetration (see Clause 1.7.2 and hazard class tables).

(e) Retention (see Clause 1.7.4 and hazard class tables).
(f) Name of treater and identification number.
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APPENDIX A
METHOD FOR DETECTION OF LYCTID-SUSCEPTIBLE SAPWOOD
(Informative)
A1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

This Appendix sets out a chemical test for the detection of starch in sapwood. The test
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applies where the timber species cannot be identified as a species deemed to be not
susceptible as specified in AS 5604.
NOTE: Attack by lyctid beetle is confined to the sapwood of certain hardwoods. The two
elements that most commonly limit the susceptibility of a species are pore diameter and starch
content. In only a few hardwood species are the pores too small (<90 µm) to permit attack, hence
susceptibility is usually governed by starch content.
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A2 CHEMICAL TEST FOR DETECTION OF STARCH
A chemical test for the detection of starch in sapwood is set out as follows:
(a) Preparation of specimens The surface to be tested shall be a freshly prepared radial
face (i.e., parallel to the rays of the wood).
Reagent (iodine in potassium iodide) Dissolve 14 g of potassium iodide in 30 mL of
distilled water. Into this solution dissolve 7 g of iodine crystals. Make up to 1 L with
distilled water and store in a bottle in a dark place. (Avoid contact of the reagent with
metal.)
NOTE: For best results draw off only sufficient for daily use.
(c) Procedure Apply the solution evenly over the surface to be tested. The presence of
starch is indicated by the appearance of blue or blue-black colour.
NOTES: A hand lens (×10) may be necessary for detecting starch granules in wood.
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APPENDIX B
COMPOSITION OF PRESERVATIVES SPECIFIED IN THIS STANDARD
(Normative)
B1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets limits for the composition of the preservatives specified in this
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Standard.
NOTES:
1 Preservatives other than those listed may be used, provided they conform to the requirements
of this Standard (see Preface).
2 All the constituents should be completely dissolved when the working solution is being used
for preservative treatment.
B2 CATEGORIES
(b)
(c)
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Three categories of preservative are defined:
(a) Oil-borne (see Paragraph B3).
Waterborne (see Paragraph B4).
Light organic solvent-borne (see Paragraph B5).
B3 OIL-BORNE PRESERVATIVES
Oil-borne preservatives shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Creosote The creosote shall be either Type 1 or Type 2, according to the properties
set out in Table B1.
(b) Pigment-emulsified creosote The creosote component shall comply with Table B1.
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PROPERTIES OF CREOSOTE
Property Type 1 Type 2
Water content (% m/m), max. 1.5 1.5
Matter insoluble in toluene (%), max. 0.5 0.5
Relative density (d) at 38°/20°C—
(a) whole creosote, min. 1.060 1.010
(b) Fraction—
(i) 235°C to 315°C, min. 1.030 1.000
(ii) 315°C to 355°C, min. 1.090 1.030
Distillation (% mass)—
(a) up to 210°C 5 max. 5 max.
(b) up to 235°C 12 max. 25 max.
(c) up to 270°C 20 to 40 20 min.
(d) up to 315°C 45 to 65 75 max.
(e) up to 355°C 75 to 90 75 to 95
Coke residue (% mass), max. 2 2
Phenols content—tar acids (% v/m) 5 max. Not less than half of the determined value for whole
creosote shall be in the 235°C to 355°C fraction; and—
(a) d≥1.010—8% min.
(b) d≥1.020—5% min.
Flashpoint, min. 66°C 66°C
Limpid point*, °C As agreed between purchaser and supplier
* The limpid point is the temperature above that all precipitate will go into solution.
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(c) Tanalith T Permethrin in an oil carrier where at least 30% of the carrier is a self-
drying vegetable oil and the balance is a refined mineral oil such that the combined
fluid has a flash point not less than 65°C and an initial boiling point not less than
160°C.
B4 WATERBORNE PRESERVATIVES
Waterborne preservatives shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Copper chromium arsenic (CCA) CCA shall be mixtures of compounds of the
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elements copper, chromium (hexavalent) and arsenic (pentavalent). In solution, the
ratio of these elements shall fall within the limits shown in Table B2.
TABLE B2
COMPOSITION OF CCA
percent
(b)
AF Cu
23 to 25
Cr
38 to 45
Copper quat Copper quat formulations shall be mixtures of compounds of the

As
30 to 37
elements copper (Cu) and a quaternary ammonium compound. The formulations may
also contain alkaline solvents (e.g., alkaline copper quat or ACQ). In solution, the
ratio of these actives shall fall within the limits shown in Table B3.
TABLE B3
COMPOSITION OF COPPER QUAT
percent
Cu DDAX
In formulated preservative or preservative solution 56 to 67 33 to 44
X = Chloride or carbonate/bicarbonate.
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(c) Copper azole Copper azole shall be mixtures of compounds of the elements copper
and tebuconazole. In solution, the ratio of these actives shall fall within the limits
shown in Table B4.
TABLE B4
COMPOSITION OF COPPER AZOLE
percent
Cu Az (tebuconazole)
In formulated preservative
95.82 to 96.58 3.42 to 4.18
or preservative solution
(d) Boron type Boron may be derived from one of or a mixture of the following:
(i) Boric acid H 3BO 3.
(ii) Boric oxide ........................................................................................... B 2O 3 .
(iii) Sodium borate .................................................... Na 2 B4 O 7·nH 2O (n = 1 to 10).
(iv) Sodium pentaborate ............................................................ Na 2 B10 O16·10H2 O.
(v) Sodium octaborate ................................................................. Na 2 B8 O 13 ·4H2 O.
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(e) Fluorine type Fluorine is derived for the purposes of this Standard from sodium
fluoride ............................................................................................................. NaF.
(f) Insecticides:
(i) Cypermethrin.
(ii) Deltamethrin.
(iii) Permethrin (75% trans-isomer, 25% cis-isomer).
(iv) Bifenthrin.
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(v) Imidacloprid.
B5 LIGHT ORGANIC SOLVENT-BORNE PRESERVATIVES

The preservatives in this category shall be organic solvent solutions of the fungicides or
insecticides, or both, listed as follows:
(a) Fungicides:
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iv)
1991.
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Tributyltin oxide complying with BS 4630.
Copper naphthenate complying with AWPA P8/04 2004.
(iii) Tributyltin naphthenate and tributyltin oxide complying with BWPDA Manual
Propiconazole and tebuconazole in a 1:1 ratio.

Insecticides:
(i) Cypermethrin.
(ii) Deltamethrin.
(iii) Permethrin (75% trans-isomer, 25% cis-isomer).
(iv) Bifenthrin.
(c) Solvents shall be one of the following:
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(i) Light organic solvents complying with AS 3530.
(ii) Methylene chloride.
B6 MISCELLANEOUS PRESERVATIVES—ZINC BORATE

Zinc borate shall be derived from 2ZnO·3B2O 3·3.5H 2 O (see Table B5).
TABLE B5
COMPOSITION OF ZINC BORATE
percent
Zn B
In formulated preservative or
30.08 14.92
preservative solution
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B7 OTHER CONSTITUENTS
Other additives such as water-repellent waxes, resins, and colorants are permitted, provided
they do not impair preservative efficacy.
NOTES:
1 Except as specified in Clause 1.7.7, the addition of green-dyes/pigments in this respect may
mislead the users and cause confusion with copper-based preservatives. It is important to
recognize that the colour is not a reliable guide for identifying the actual preservative used.
2 For commonly accepted testing procedures as a basis for approval of new preservative or
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newly modified preservative formulations, see AWPC, Protocols for assessment of wood
preservatives, March 2007.
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APPENDIX C
PRESERVATIVE NUMBERS AND STANDARDS INCORPORATION
(Informative)
C1 PRESERVATIVE NUMBERS
This Paragraph provides information to assist with requirement of Clause 8.2.
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Table C1 lists all up-to-date known preservative formulations, both in use and formerly
used, to which registered numbers have been allocated. Preservative formulations not
covered by this Table, but requested to be included, should be approved and registered, or
be in the process of being approved and registered, by the Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), or should be approved and registered by an
appropriate overseas registration authority, before being nominated for consideration (also
see Paragraph C2).
allocated.
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NOTE: Some of the preservatives listed in Table C1 are no longer used. They have been retained
in the Table to facilitate the easy recognition of a preservative from the brand on a piece of
timber treated when those preservatives were used and to avoid the re-use of a number previously
Forest New South Wales is the body administering the allocation and registration of
treatment plant numbers and preservative numbers.
C2 STANDARDS INCORPORATION
Figure C1 provides a flow chart, showing the path to include a preservative treatment in the
AS/NZS 1604 series.
C3 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH APPLICATION

The following information should be included in any application for inclusion of a timber
preservative formulation in the AS/NZS 1604 series:
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(a) Applicant details.
(b) Trade name of timber preservative and it’s intended generic application (see also Item
(h), below).
(c) Formulation type e.g. emulsifiable concentrate, organic solvent ready-to-use, etc.
(d) Detailed formulation, including tolerances (permissible ranges). This information is
to contain data on all additives.
(e) Detailed analytical method for each active ingredient in the treated timber. The
analytical method must include recovery and reproducibility information.
(f) Details of any colorimetric penetration test for the active ingredient(s) if available.
(g) Details of end use (see example below).
Product Hazard Class Timber substrate % m/m active ingredient

Softwood 0.00XX
Plywood H2
Hardwood 0.00YY
Any other applicable constraints e.g. veneer thickness, particle size, glue type, should
be included here.
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(h) Supporting efficacy data.

A summary of all tests carried out, including a summary of the results obtained, must be
provided. Test results should be clearly linked to each preservative treatment requested in
the application.
The concentration of active ingredients from all supporting data is to be expressed in terms
of % m/m in the oven dried wood.
All supporting tests/trials must be clearly linked to the nominated preservative treatments.
The detailed descriptions of such tests/trials, including those provided by testing
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authorities, are not required in full.
The summary should be succinct and describe the interpretative rationale used in
accordance with the acceptance criteria in the AWPC protocol. If data have been derived
not using the AWPC protocol, it is recommended that details of the alternative protocol and
acceptance criteria be provided.
NOTE: For preservatives that are to be used in New Zealand, refer to NZS 3640.
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TABLE C1
PRESERVATIVE NUMBER
Code No. Preservative Code No. Preservative
01 CCA oxide type C 41 TBTO (Protim 95)
02 CCA salt type C 42 Xyligen 25F (K-HDO)
03 CCA salt type B 43* BTB type C (Chemicca, Impretect C) (CCA)
08 Zinc borate (Borogard ZB, Composibor) 44† TBTO + dieldrin + red dye (Protim R (RTP))
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09 Boron for H2 (Timbor) 45 Pigment-emulsified creosote (PEC)
10 Boron anti-sap-stain 46*† Celcure C (CCA)
11 Boron compounds for H1 (Celbor, 47*† Victree permacure CCA

Diffusol 3010, Timbor, Solubor, Immutan DP)
12 Sodium fluoride 48 Tinsol (TBTO)
13† Pentachlorophenol + aldrin/dieldrin (heavy oil) 49 Cusol (CuN)
14*†
15*†
16*†
18†
19†
20
21
22†
Celcure Al (CCA)
Celcure AP (CCA)
Celcure AN (CCA)
Chlordane
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Vacsol (PCP + TBTO)
Creosote
Creosote + oil
Creosote + aldrin/dieldrin
50†
51*
52†
53
54
55
56†
57
Immutan F (As + PCP)
Timpac CCA
PEC + aldrin/dieldrin
CCA salt type C + PEC

CCA oxide type C + PEC
Koppers CCA type B
TBTO + chlordane/aldrin/dieldrin
(Protim 95 WR)
Copper naphthenate + permethrin
(Protim 70 WR(PD), Vacsol green)
23† Creosote + oil + aldrin/dieldrin 58 Copper azole (Tanalith E, Wolman CA-B)
24 Copper naphthenate 59 Imidacloprid (Permatek IM 30)

25 Tricunol (CuN + TBTO) 60 Imidacloprid for H2 envelope treatment
(Permatek IM 30)
26† Copper naphthenate + dieldrin (Protim 70 WR) 61*† Hickson A (L)
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27† PCP + TBTO + dieldrin (Protim 80 WR) 62 TBTN + permethrin
(Protim 235 WR, Vacsol Clear N)
28† Dieldrin (Protim LCWR) 63 IPBC + permethrin (Protim Frameplus,
Vacsol PAWRX, Framecoat Blue)
29† PCP + permethrin (Protim TCWR) 64 Propiconazole + tebuconazole + permethrin
(Protim optimum, Vacsol azure)
30† Copper + PCP (Permanize A) 65 Propiconazole + tebuconazole

31* Tanalith C (CCA) 70 Permethrin (Perigen 500, Perigen,
Protim LCWR(P), Vacsol T)
32* Tanalith C(P) (CCA) 71 Cypermethrin
33* Tanalith CA (CCA) 72 Deltamethrin

34* Tanalith NCA (CCA) 73 Bifenthrin (Bistar, Determite, Permatek 100)
35† Formula 7 (BFCA) 74 Permethrin for H2 F (Tanalith T, Vacsol T)
36*† Tanalith AG (CCAP) 75 Bifenthrin for H2 F

37† CSIRO 3(S) 80 BAC benzalkonium chloride
38* Sarmix 3 (CCA) 81 BAC + permethrin (Wellply, Ruply)
39 Zinc naphthenate 89 Copper quat (MicroPro)

40* Koppers CCA type C 90 Alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ 2100)
* For analytical purposes, these preservatives are the same type as 02.
† These preservatives are no longer used to treat timber products.
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Applicant's product
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AW P C p r o t o c o l Other test protocol
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6

exposure test result
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i n f o r m a t i o n o n e ff i c a c y )
Sta n d a r d s A u s t r a l i a / Sta n d a r d s N e w Z e a l a n d
Committee TM-006,
DPI&F Queensland and
D P I F o r e s ts N e w S o u t h Wa l e s
For new active

ingredient, APVMA No
or appropriate Approval?
registration in
country of origin
Ye s
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Amend
Amend TUMA Amend TMA
AS/NZS 1604 Series
FIGURE C1 FLOW CHART OUTLINING PROCEDURES FOR

STANDARDS INCORPORATION
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APPENDIX D
GUIDE TO HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS END USE
APPLICATIONS
(Informative)
TABLE D1
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HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Timber product application Hazard class
Interior H1, H2, H2 F
Exterior—Structural H3
Battens
Exterior—Non- H3, H3 A
structural
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Beams laminated interior
Beams laminated exterior, and interior high risk
Boat building—Decks and superstructure
Boat hull
Cattle grid
Cladding
Compost bin
H1, H2
H3
H4
H6
H5
H3, H3 A
H3, H4
Containers—Plants H4
Structure H5
Cooling tower
Fill H5
Crib walling and structural retaining wall H5
Bridge H5
Wharf H5
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Decking
Jetty H4
Patio (see Note) H3
Drain linings H5
Droppers—Fence H3, H3 A
Fascia board H3, H3 A
Palings H3, H3 A
Fence
Fence rails H3
Flooring—Interior H1, H2
Components of engineering products
Lintels
Noggins
Interior framing Roof trusses/beams H1, H2, H2 F
Studs
Subfloor
Top and bottom plates
Furniture—Garden (see Note) H3, H3 A
(continued)
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TABLE D1 (continued)
Timber product application Hazard class

Garden wall less than 1 m high H4
Gate H3, H3 A
Glasshouse timbers H4
Handrail, balustrade—Exterior (see Note) H3
Horticultural timbers H4, H5
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Jetty components, submerged or Fresh water H5
occasionally submerged Salt water H6
Interior H1, H2
Joinery
Exterior H3, H3 A
Landscaping timbers H4
Lattice H3, H3 A
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Marina timbers
Mushroom boxes
Oyster-farming timbers
Pergola timbers
Piles
Above ground
In-ground
Building foundation
Fresh water
H6
H4
H6
H3, H3 A
H4
H5
H5
Marina H6
Building H5
Poles
Utility H5
Sawn H4
Guard rail H4, H5
Posts
Horticultural H4, H5
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Fencing H4, H5
Seed boxes H4
Shingles H4, H5
Slipways—Marina H4
Spa pools H4
Stumps—Sawn—House H5
Trellis H3, H3 A
Floors H3
Verandah Supports in ground H5
Supports out of ground H3, H3 A, H4
Weatherboards H3, H3 A
Wet process factories H4
NOTE: In Australia, there are restrictions on the use of CCA to treat timber
intended for use as garden furniture, picnic tables, exterior seating,
children’s play equipment, decking boards for domestic decks and patios,
and handrails. CCA may be used to treat timber intended for all other uses.
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APPENDIX E
METHOD OF SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN
(Normative)
E1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets out a method for the selection and preparation of preservative-treated
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timber samples, when required for the determination of penetration or retention of
preservative.
E2 SAMPLING PRESERVATIVE-TREATED TIMBER

Unless otherwise specified, whole lengths shall be selected by random sampling. The
lengths shall be representative of the charge or parcel, and shall be of sufficient number to
comply with the requirements of the AS/NZS 1605 series.
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NOTE: Alternative methods for sampling preservative-treated timber in accordance with this
Standard are given in AS 1199.1 and AS 1199.0.
E3 PREPARATION OF TEST SAMPLE

Except in the case of special materials, for example commodities treated in their final shape
and form, and large structural members, cut one sample, not less than 300 mm long by the
full cross-section of the piece, from each length of timber selected. The sample shall be cut
not closer than 450 mm from an end of a length of timber, and shall be taken from clear,
sound wood, not nearer than 150 mm to any knot or other defect likely to affect the test
result.
NOTE: Knots are not considered as typical of the treated timber and may have different treatment
characteristics from clear wood. The visual grading rules for structural timber make allowance for
the strength reducing effects of the knots and knotholes in the timber piece. Because these
grading rules do not differentiate between knots and knotholes, the possible loss of the knot from
the piece will not reduce its visual structural grade assessment. Therefore, it is acceptable to
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exclude knots from the sample taken for analysis.
In the case of special materials, core samples may be taken not less than 450 mm from the
end of the timber.
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APPENDIX F
NATURAL DURABILITY RATINGS
(Informative)
AS 5604 provides natural durability ratings for timber, which include lyctid susceptibility,
termite resistance, and natural durability classification.
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Natural durability classification may be defined as the inherent resistance of the heartwood
of a timber species to decay and insect attack (see AS 5604). In the context of this Standard,
natural durability classification refers to the timber’s performance both in ground contact
and above ground. The performance of untreated heartwood above ground will generally be
better than its performance in the ground.
For all timbers, the untreated sapwood should be regarded as non-durable. Also the inner
heartwood (the first few growth rings around the pith), generally, has lower natural
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durability than the rest of the heartwood.
It should be noted that the sapwood of almost all species can be penetrated satisfactorily
with preservatives by conventional treatments, but the permeability of the heartwood, which
is usually low, varies greatly between species and, to some extent, within a species.
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APPENDIX G
INTERACTION OF CCA RETENTION AND TIMBER DENSITY
(Informative)
Table G1 provides information on the preservative retention levels related to timber
density.
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TABLE G1
INTERACTION OF CCA RETENTION AND TIMBER DENSITY
Density group, CCA*
at 12% moisture
Example species T.A.E. Total oxide
content
(kg/m 3 ) (% m/m) kg/m 3
*
≥900
800 to 899
700 to 799
600 to 699
500 to 599
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Grey ironbark, grey box, broad-leaved red ironbark,
spotted gum, yellow box, grey gum, red ironbark,
karri, blackbutt, river red gum
Jarrah, silvertop ash, mountain grey gum
Messmate, mountain gum
Mountain ash, alpine ash,
Pines
CCA oxide is expressed as the total of CuO, CrO 3 and As 2O 5
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.7
1.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
9.0
NOTE: The actual retentions used for CCA preservatives in utility poles may be higher as a consequence of
the established preferences of the Australian electricity supply industry.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
EN
350 Durability of wood and wood-based products—Natural durability of solid wood
350-2 Part 2: Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of
importance in Europe
NZS
3640 Chemical preservation of round and sawn timber
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*** END OF DRAFT ***
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PREPARATION OF AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Australian Standards are prepared by a consensus process involving representatives

nominated by organizations drawn from all major interests associated with the subject.
Australian Standards may be derived from existing industry Standards, from established
international Standards and practices or may be developed within a Standards Australia
technical committee.
During the development process, Australian Standards are made available in draft form at
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all sales offices and through affiliated overseas bodies in order that all interests concerned
with the application of a proposed Standard are given the opportunity to submit views on
the requirements to be included.
The following interests are represented on the committee responsible for this draft
Australian Standard:
A3P
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Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
CSIRO, Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Building and Housing (New Zealand)
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Queensland
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Engineers Australia
Forests New South Wales
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
New Zealand Chemical Industry Council
New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association
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New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
New Zealand Timber Preservation Council
Timber Preservers Association of Australia
Timber Queensland
Wood Processors Association
Additional interests participating in preparation of Standard:
Dr Harry Greaves
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Committee TM-006—Timber Preservation and Durability

Specification for preservative treatment

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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

SECTION 2 HAZARD CLASS H1

SECTION 3 HAZARD CLASS H2

SECTION 4 HAZARD CLASS H3

SECTION 6 HAZARD CLASS H5

SECTION 7 HAZARD CLASS H6

SECTION 8 MARKING AND CERTIFICATE OF TREATMENT

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G INTERACTION OF CCA RETENTION AND TIMBER DENSITY ........................ 39

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Part 1: Sawn and round timber

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1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

Graphic technology—Prints and printing inks—Assessment of light fastness

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1.4.6 Natural durability

1.5 TIMBER PRESERVATIVE

1.6 SELECTION OF HAZARD CLASS

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Completely protected from the

Subject to extreme wetting and

Retaining walls, piling, house

Boat hulls, marine piles, jetty

1.7 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT

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1.7.3 Penetration compliance

1.7.4 Retention of preservative

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Hazard brand Colour

1.7.8 Light fastness

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SECT ION 2 HA ZARD CL ASS H1

susceptible (see AS 5604).

2.2 PRESERVATIVE PENETRATION ZONE

Copper quat Fluorine

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SECT ION 3 HA ZARD CL ASS H2

3.2 PRESERVATIVE PENETRATION ZONE