23/30478029 DC

This standard 23/30478029 DC BS EN 118. Wood preservatives. Determination of preventive action against Reticulitermes species (European termites) (Laboratory method) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.50 Wood-protecting chemicals

This document specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: - water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients; - organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; - organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and - water-soluble materials, for example salts. NOTE This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73 or EN 84.