Kop-coat, Inc.

Alan S Ross

Hans A Ward

Brian Marks

Kenneth Allen Cutler

Raymond Bender

Raymond L Bender

A method of protecting wood through enhanced penetration of wood preservatives includes providing a solution including (a) at least one amine oxide, (b) at least one organic wood preservative and (c) a non-borate buffering based agent. The solution has a pH of 5 to 12.4 and preferably about 7 to 10. The solution is applied to the surface of the wood after which, with or without intervening storage, the materials are activated to effect enhanced penetration of the organic wood preservative into the wood. One may effect application at a solution temperature of about 30&#xb0; C. to 75&#xb0; C. and preferably about 50&#xb0; C. to 60&#xb0; C. to effect activation at a higher temperature and high relative humidity. In a preferred practice, the wood may be heated before and/or after application of the solution. The solution is also disclosed as a product.

Method of employing enhanced penetration of wood preservatives to protect wood and a related solution

A wood treatment composition having a synergistic combination of fungicides which may include two or more compounds. These combinations are shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with these combinations. Also provided is wood treated by these combinations, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

Synergistic combination of fungicides to protect wood and wood-based products and wood treated by such combination as well as methods of making the same

A method of determining the presence and quantity of wood treatment substance (pesticides, water repellants, dimension stabilizers and the like) on wood is provided. The wood treatment substance is combined with a fluorescent material and applied to wood. A light beam is impinged on the wood, and reflected light measured by a spectral device. Color saturation level of the reflected light is determined with a microprocessor. From this measurement a quantity of wood treatment substance on the wood can then be determined.

Method analysis for the presence of wood treatment substances on wood

A wood treatment material having a synergistic combination of insecticides including boron-containing compounds and synthetic pyrethroids, is provided. This combination is shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to insect attack when wood is treated with this combination. Resistance to attack by Formosan termites, in particular, is provided, in a cost-effective manner. Also provided is wood treated by this combination, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

Synergistic combination of insecticides to protect wood and wood-based products from insect damage

A wood treatment material having a synergistic combination of fungicides including boron-containing compounds, organo-iodine compounds and amine-oxides is provided. This combination is shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with this combination. Also provided is wood treated by this combination, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Alan S Ross