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AS 1604.1—2010
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• Forests New South Wales
• Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
• New Zealand Chemical Industry Council
• New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association
• New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
• New Zealand Timber Preservation Council
• Timber Preservers Association of Australia
• Timber Queensland
• Wood Processors Association
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AS 1604.1—2010 2
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.
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) include imidacloprid for H2 envelope treatment of framing timber, and new
requirements for lyctid-susceptible sapwood for hazard class H2 exposure conditions;
(c) include zinc borate in Appendix B; and
(d) 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 Specification for preservative treatment
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
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 as 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.
3 AS 1604.1—2010
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.
AS 1604.1—2010 4
CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................6
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
BIBLIOGRAPHY .........................................................................................................40
AS 1604.1—2010 6
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—
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
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
Specification for preservative treatment
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.
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).
(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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
Fence posts, garden wall less
Severe decay,
Outside, Subject to severe wetting and than 1 m high, greenhouses,
H4 borers and
in-ground leaching pergolas (in ground) and
termites
landscaping timbers
Outside, Subject to extreme wetting and
Very severe Retaining walls, piling, house
in-ground leaching and/or where the
H5 decay, borers stumps, building poles, cooling
contact with or critical use requires a higher
and termites tower fill
in fresh water degree of protection
Marine wood Boat hulls, marine piles, jetty
Subject to prolonged
H6 Marine waters borers and cross-bracing, landing steps,
immersion in sea water
decay 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.
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
H2 Red
H2F Blue
H3 Green 368
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
of any class of natural durability.
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)
3.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies requirements for timber treated for hazard class H2 exposure
conditions.
TABLE H2
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
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)*
TABLE H2.1
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
HAZARD CLASS H2—CLAUSE 3.2.2*
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based on the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
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).
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.
4.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies requirements for timber treated for hazard class H3 exposure
conditions.
(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.
TABLE H3
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
HAZARD CLASS H3
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based on the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
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
(see also Tebuconazole
(Cu + Cr + As)
Clause 4.4)
0.020 permethrin
Softwood: 0.350 0.080 0.030 cypermethrin
0.380 0.229 8.00 0.06 0.100
Hardwood: 0.390 0.160 0.0020 deltamethrin
0.0047 bifenthrin
NOTES:
1 These preservatives shall be formulated to include both fungicides and insecticides. They may also be formulated to
include water repellents.
2 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.
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.
5.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies requirements for timber treated for hazard class H4 exposure
conditions.
TABLE H4
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
HAZARD CLASS H4
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based on the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
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
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).
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).
6.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies requirements for timber treated for hazard class H5 exposure
conditions.
TABLE H5
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
HAZARD CLASS H5
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based on the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
Waterborne Oil
Botanical
(1)
Copper chromium arsenic Copper quat
classification Copper azole(2) Creosote(3)
(Cu + Cr + As) (Cu + DDAX)
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
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).
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).
4 Only for alkaline copper quat (ACQ) formulations.
7.1 GENERAL
This Section specifies requirements for timber treated for hazard class H6 exposure
conditions.
NOTES:
1 Generally, marine borer hazard is more severe in the northern waters of Australia than it is in
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.
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
effective.
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) The preservative shall penetrate not less than 20 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.
(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
species is turpentine.
TABLE H6.1
MINIMUM PRESERVATIVE RETENTION IN THE PENETRATION ZONE—
HAZARD CLASS H6
(Individual piece; percent mass/mass based on the oven-dried mass of the test sample)
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
* 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.
10 74 01
099 F 099 099
H2 H2 F H4
APPENDIX A
METHOD FOR DETECTION OF LYCTID-SUSCEPTIBLE SAPWOOD
(Informative)
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
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
Three categories of preservative are defined:
(a) Oil-borne (see Paragraph B3).
(b) Waterborne (see Paragraph B4).
(c) 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.
TABLE B1
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.
(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
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
Cu Cr As
23 to 25 38 to 45 30 to 37
(b) Copper quat Copper quat formulations shall be mixtures of compounds of the
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.
(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.
(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.
(v) Imidacloprid.
TABLE B5
COMPOSITION OF ZINC BORATE
percent
Zn B
In formulated preservative 30.08 14.92
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
newly modified preservative formulations, see AWPC, Protocols for assessment of wood
preservatives, March 2007.
APPENDIX C
PRESERVATIVE NUMBERS AND STANDARDS INCORPORATION
(Informative)
C1 PRESERVATIVE NUMBERS
This Paragraph provides information to assist with requirement of Clause 8.2.
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).
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
allocated.
Forest New South Wales is the body administering the allocation and registration of
treatment plant numbers and preservative numbers.
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Figure C1 provides a flow chart, showing the path to include a preservative treatment in the
AS/NZS 1604 series.
Any other applicable constraints, e.g. veneer thickness, particle size, glue type,
should be included here.
(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
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 (see Bibliography). 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.
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))
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*† Celcure Al (CCA) 50† Immutan F (As + PCP)
15*† Celcure AP (CCA) 51* Timpac CCA
16*† Celcure AN (CCA) 52† PEC + aldrin/dieldrin
Applicant's product
Amend
Amend TUMA Amend TMA
AS/NZS 1604 Series
APPENDIX D
GUIDE TO HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS END USE
APPLICATIONS
(Informative)
TABLE D1
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Timber product application Hazard class
Interior H1, H2, H2 F
Battens Exterior—Structural H3
Exterior—Non-structural H3, H3 A
Beams laminated interior H1, H2
Beams laminated exterior, and interior high risk H3
Boat building—Decks and superstructure H4
Boat hull H6
Cattle grid H5
Cladding H3, H3 A
Compost bin H3, H4
Containers—Plants H4
Structure H5
Cooling tower
Fill H5
Crib walling and structural retaining wall H5
Bridge H5
Wharf H5
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
Framing—Interior Roof trusses/beams H1, H2, H2 F
Studs
Subfloor
Top and bottom plates
Furniture—Garden (see Note) H3, H3 A
(continued)
TABLE D1 (continued)
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
timber samples, when required for the determination of penetration or retention of
preservative.
APPENDIX F
NATURAL DURABILITY RATINGS
(Informative)
AS 5604 provides natural durability ratings for timber, which include lyctid susceptibility,
termite resistance, and natural durability classification.
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
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.
APPENDIX G
INTERACTION OF CCA RETENTION AND TIMBER DENSITY
(Informative)
Table G1 provides information on the preservative retention levels related to timber
density.
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 )
BIBLIOGRAPHY
AS
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
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
AWPC
Protocols for assessment of wood preservatives, March 2007
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