Akzo Nobel N.v.

Kenogard Ab

Carl-Erik Sundman

P&auml;r Nilsson

Pia Hellstr&ouml;m

Bengt G Hagglund

The invention relates to a method for surface treatment of board based on biological fibrous material comprising a step of contacting the surface of said board based on biological fibrous material with an aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide. The invention further concerns a composition suitable such treatment.

Method of treating surface of fibreboard with hydrogen peroxide

Branched-chain aliphatic carboxylic acids, or their alkali- or ammonium salts, are used for the protection of wood and other cellulose-based materials against attacks of sapstain and mould fungi. The acids contain 6 to 20 carbon atoms and are iso-acids or acids which are mono-branched in 2-position. 2-ethyl hexanoic acid, or its salts, is particularly preferred. The acids are particularly suitable for short-term protection treatment of wood. The acids can be applied in the form of water solutions or dispersions by means of dipping, coating or brushing.

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Nacka, Sweden

Carl-Erik Sundman