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HISTORY
Compounds of Boron, known as Borates, have been mined since the 1800s and have
been used to control insect pests for over 100 years.
By the 1940s borate
formulations were being used to protect wood. Because they are water soluble,
Borates diffuse into wood using the wood's own moisture (even 'air dry' timber
has a moisture content of 12-15%) and they protect against termites, wood destroying
beetles, carpenter ants and fungi, including Dry rot. TECHNICAL DATA
Active Substance - Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate at up to 20% w/w (Na2B8O13
4H2O)
Equivalent to 244grams per litre
Boric Acid Equivalent = 23.8% active
For Pre-Treatment - supplied via Cementone Beaver under BBA Certificate No. 92/3893.
Supplied as:
- a white powder, to dissolve in water
- a clear gel, ready
to apply to surfaces
- an opaque paste, ready to inject
Special features ·
Surface penetration
· Easy to apply by brush/spray
· Fungicide/Insecticide
· Odourless
· Non Flammable
· Very low acute toxicity
· No emulsions Go Directly to the Price List
BORON - Inorganic Borate Compounds
SINGLE CHEMICAL - TRIPLE ACTION
TIMBER & MASONRY TREATMENTS 
Introduction
Carpenter Kit Borons are fungicidal and insecticidal treatments manufactured from
Inorganic Compounds of the Element Boron. They prevent insect attack and eradicate
Dry rot in timber, being mobile in dry timber. They allow the use of the
ZERO CUTBACK OPTION - no sound timber need be removed beyond the physically damaged
zone. They also provide permanent protection, as the active ingredient
does not break down or evaporate.
WORLDWIDE USE
Over 40
years of successful use in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Used in
dusting, foaming, spraying, brushing and pressure treatment applications. Other
major uses include: glass production, detergent preparations, enamel and ceramic
glazes.
PENETRATION
Even when applied in its most basic form,
as a solution (up to 12.5% active) in water, Borates penetrate a minimum of 2-3
mm in 'DRY' timber and more, depending on the moisture content of the timber.
In conjunction with Glycols, as gels and pastes (in concentrations of up to 78%)
penetration increases dramatically. These more expensive products are designed
for situations where deep seated decay requires high below-surface concentration
of the active ingredient. This is not required, or desirable for normal Common
furniture beetle spraying. DURABILITY
Boron remains inert in
the timber, providing protection long enough for Railtrack to have specified it
for Railway Sleeper protection.
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