Active Dry Rot showing Fruiting Bodies

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

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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.

Property Repair Systems
Olympus Business Park, Kingsteignton Road
Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2SN
T: 01626 331351
F: 01626 331143
E: help@propertyrepairsystems.co.uk

For details and help with other building repairs see:

www.dampness-info.co.uk - rising and penetrating damp, plastering, cellars and basements

www.epoxy-info.co.uk - holes, splits, cavities in wood and masonry

www.joist-repair.co.uk - joist rot and insect damage

www.timber-repair.co.uk - rot and decay in timber beams

www.woodworm-info.co.uk - woodworm, death watch beetle, capricorn beetle

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