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wood preservative

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wood preservative
substances used as dressing for lumber to protect it against mold, insects, pests, fire, etc. Animals housed in pens made of wood which has been treated with wood preservatives may be poisoned by these compounds if they chew the wood. Chlorinated phenols, chlorinated naphthalenes, copper-chrome-arsenate mixture, coal tar creosote and other coal tar preparations are some of the compounds used which are potentially toxic.


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To protect a fence post against the elements, place it in a bucket of wood preservative for an hour or so if it'll be below ground level or, if not, for at least five minutes.
Manufacturing the same product range as the Lebanon plant, Chemipaint UAE's range includes architectural paints, primers and sealers, varnishes and wood preservatives.
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