Multi-functional wood preservatives based on a borate/fatty acid combination

摘要

Wood preservatives, methods for protecting wood and wood-based products and/or structures utilizing the preservatives, and treated wood and wood-based articles and/or structures incorporating the preservatives are described. Methods are also provided for remediating structures already infected with mold. The subject wood preservative formulation includes a borate compound and a fatty acid. The addition of an emulsifier to the formulation further facilitates application of the treatment. The combination of a borate compound and fatty acid combination typically provide a synergistic effect compared to the additive result provided by the combination's individual components.

主权项

1. A composition for wood treatment comprising a borate, a fatty acid, or a salt thereof wherein the fatty acid has between 5 and 22 carbon atoms and the composition is adapted to provide an emulsion when mixed with water and to protect wood treated with the composition against insects, decay fungi, and mold fungi in interior and exterior applications.