Long-chain quaternary ammonium compounds as wood treatment agents

摘要

Disclosed is a composition comprising a wood preservative agent and a long-chain quaternary ammonium compound of formula (I), wherein R3 and R4 of the compound of formula (I) are long chain alkyl moieties having from 16-50 carbon atoms, unsubstituted or substituted with one or more N, O, S, or a halogen atoms. Also disclosed is a method of treating wood, comprising impregnating wood with the said composition.