Treatment of wood based on novel formulations of boratranes

摘要

Disclosed is a wood preservative composition comprising leach resistant boron in the form of a boratrane, and a synergistic proportion of quaternary ammonium compound. The composition can include triadimefon in synergistic proportions with the boratrane and quaternary ammonium compound. It can be in the form of a stable water dilutable composition and include an insoluble fungicide or an insecticide. The composition has the property of providing decay and insect resistance to wood, reconstituted wood fibers and flake and veneer products.