Область применения

1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that is effective in preventing decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.

1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:

SectionSummary of Test Method3Significance and UseApparatus4Reagents5Wood and Test Blocks6Test Fungi7Culture Media8Preparation of Test Cultures9Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks10Conditioning Treated Blocks11Preservative Permanence: Weathering Procedure12Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Placement in Culture Bottles13Incubation and Duration of Test14Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test Fungi15Calculation of Weight Losses16Evaluation of Test Results17Refining the Threshold18Report19

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.