摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to wood preservation systems which employ impregnating agents comprising halogenated tannin extracts from plant species which are relatively more resistant to fungi, weathering, rotting, insect attack, etc. Materials contained within the tannin extracts are converted to halogenated substances which are absorbed by the wood species to be treated. The halogenated extract materials can be used with or without other treatment agents (e.g., fixatives or metal salts). Bromine is the preferred halogen material, with optimum treatment occurring when the bromine concentration in the extract exceeds about 2% (most preferably, about 4-5%).</p> |