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 Wood Treatment
Wood can be treated to preserve its structural integrity, extend its chloropicrin (injected into standing posts and poles).
lifetime, and protect its appearance by two different methods. Wood The following table lists typical uses of the most common
preservation involves impregnating wood with pesticides to provide wood treatment pesticides:
long-term resistance to organisms that cause deterioration. On the
other hand, wood protection is achieved by treating wood surfaces to
prevent sapstains, or surface discoloration, also caused by living Pesticide Typical Use
organisms, which reduce wood’s aesthetic appeal and value. Home
owners also apply wood treatment chemicals to fence posts, decks, CCA fence posts, lumber for patio
patio furniture, etc. to prolong the life of wood products exposed to (chromated cooper arsenate) and landscape use, foundation
lumber, plywood, shingles and
the elements. shakes, and siding.

ACA utility poles, fence posts,

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How Does Wood Deteriorate? (ammoniacal copper arsenate) construction and landscaping
timbers.
Fungi and other organisms
attack wood, breaking down its PCP (pentachlorophenol) railroad ties, utility poles,
exterior paints and stains,
cellular structure and weakening the
construction timbers and posts.
wood. Fungi cause decay, sapstains
and soft-rot. Termites feed on wood; Creosote railroad ties, marine pilings and
carpenter ants bore channels and timber, other construction
nest in dead wood; and the larvae of timbers.
the powderpost beetle burrow into
Chlorophenates, structural lumber for export.
wood and emerge several years later CU-8, TCMTB
as adults, after causing internal
damage to the wood.
The rate of fungus growth
How Are Wood Treatment Chemicals Applied?
depends on temperature, available oxygen, wood moisture content, and
the nature of the wood itself. Continuously damp wood will not last long. Wood treatment chemicals are not used in their pure state, but
Untreated timbers used in mines may have a life span of less than two are usually diluted with water or an organic solvent. Detergents and other
years. Marine borers can destroy an untreated dock piling in less than chemicals are sometimes used to help dissolve the pesticide and stabilize
one year. the solution.
Treating wood with chemicals which are toxic to attacking The wood treatment chemical can then be applied in the
organisms extends the lifetime of wood, but it also necessitates careful following ways:
administration and control of these chemicals to prevent negative · Pressure Treatment Performed at commercial treatment
impacts on humans and the environment. plants, pressure treatment uses high pressure to force the
preservative into wood. It is one of the most effective wood
treatment methods, and is used for longterm preservation
where severe decay conditions exist.
What Chemicals Are Used for Wood Treatment?
· Soaking and Thermal Treatment This consists of soaking
The intended use of a wood product, the type of wood treated, dried wood in chemical preservatives for periods up to several
the comparative cost, aesthetic effects, safety and properties of the days, but seldom less than 24 hours. A hot and cold bath
wood treatment

chemical applied, and government regulations determine which pesticide method accelerates the rate of absorption. Dried wood is
is most appropriate. The chemical must be toxic to the organisms soaked in a hot preservative solution for two to ten hours,
present, be able to penetrate the wood, be chemically stable, safe and then transferred to a cold solution for one to six hours.
economical to use, and not weaken the wood or pose an unreasonable · Surface Application: Wood surfaces can be treated several
threat to plant, animal or human life. The chemicals most often used for different ways. Commercial operations can spray or dip
wood preservation are pentachlorophenol (PCP), creosote, chromated lumber to control sapstains, while home applicators can use a
copper arsenate (CCA) and ammoniacal copper arsenate (ACA). Major paint brush. Surface treatment is inadequate for severe decay
chemicals used commercially for wood protection include: sodium tetra conditions.
and pentachlorophenate, copper-8-quinolinolate (Cu-8), and 2- · Treatment of Standing Poles, Posts and Beams.
(thiocyanomethylthio) benzothiazole (TCMTB). Several other wood · Treating wood already in place presents special problems.
protection chemicals are now under review. Poles are most susceptible to decay near the ground-line. To
Other wood treatment chemicals registered, but less frequently prevent decay a “ground-line bandage” can be prepared with
encountered include bis(tributyltin) oxide (brushed on cut ends of pentachlorophenol and grease and wrapped around the post.
pressure treated lumber and in marine paints), copper and zinc Alternately, chloropicrin or metam-sodium can be injected
naphthenate (used as surface treatment on cut ends), metam-sodium and into drilled holes which are then plugged with dowels.
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Are Wood Treatment Chemicals Safe? should be aware of safe handling requirements for wood treatment
chemicals labeled “domestic”, which are described on the product labels.
Wood treatment chemicals are safe if they are handled
properly. But because they must remain active for long periods and repel · chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and ammoniacal copper
a variety of organisms, they are particularly potent. If improperly used, arsenate (ACA) - although low levels of chromium, copper,
they can be fatal to humans and animals, and toxic to plants. Chemicals and arsenic occur naturally in food, they are dangerous at
used as solvents, dispersants and surfactants in formulating wood higher concentrations. The known effects of ACA and CCA
treatment solutions are also often toxic. include skin irritation and nausea from short-term exposure,
Specific handling and safety procedures should be followed and death may occur following ingestion. Liver and kidney
when using, storing, transporting or disposing of wood treatment damage can arise from long-term exposure.
chemicals. For example, using wood treated with chlorophenols in home · pentachlorophenol and chiorophenates - short. term exposure
interiors and in containers contacting food is unacceptable and illegal. can result in skin, eye and upper respiratory system irritation;
Handling and safety details are available on pesticide container labels and long-term exposure can cause weight loss and damage to
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from government occupational, agricultural and environmental agencies. internal organs and the nervous system. Long-term skin
Some handling and safety guidelines and procedures are described on the exposure or ingestion can be fatal.
next page. · creosote - a coal derivative and suspected carcinogen, creosote
can cause skin and eye irritation, sweating, nausea and
subsequent convulsions or coma, from repeated or prolonged
What are the hazards of handling Pressure contact, and if ingested in high concentrations, death.
· 2-(thiocyanomethylthio) benzothiazole (TCMTB) and
Treated (preserved) Wood? copper-8-quinolinolate (Cu-8) - little health impact assess-
lnorganic arsenic, pentachlorophenol and creosote penetrate ment has been done. TCMTB can cause skin and eye irritation
deeply into, and remain locked in the pressure treated wood product. if it is improperly handled.
Environmental conditions such as soil temperature, type and acidity may
allow small amounts of creosote and pentachlorophenol to move outside
the wood. Arsenic residues may also be present in very small quantities
on the surface of newly purchased treated wood.
Although the wood preserving industry attempts to reduce
What are the Environmental Hazards?
such movement and reduce residues as much as is practical, the following Many wood treatment chemicals, such as chlorophenols,
precautions should be followed to minimize even further the low risk of TCMTB, and Cu-8, are very toxic to fish. Chlorophenols have been
handling the pressure treated products. shown to adversely affect fish reproduction and growth. Bis(tributyltin)
· wear impermeable gloves when frequent or prolonged contact oxide is particularly hazardous in the marine environment, being toxic at
extremely low levels. Some other properties of these chemicals, such as
with non-weathered pressure treated wood is required.
persistence and bioaccumulation, add concerns in addition to their
Weathering will remove arsenic residues. toxicity:
· do not burn treated lumber without a permit
· do not use pressure treated lumber for surfaces used for food or Persistence: some chemicals, such as pentachlorophenol and compo-
feed preparation and direct or indirect drinking water nents of creosote resist breakdown and can remain in the environment
containers. for years.
· wear a dust filter mask and goggles when cutting treated wood
Bioaccumulation: once absorbed, certain wood treatment chemicals are
products to avoid prolonged inhalation of sawdust and to
not readily excreted, and build up in the body. Pentachlorophenol and
protect the eyes from injury. some creosote components are examples of bioaccumulative substances.
· do not use pressure treated lumber for construction of beehives
or containers for animal feed or silage storage. Biomagnification: some chemicals become more concentrated as they
· CM treated lumber may be used indoors if a sealant is applied. pass from prey to predator in the food chain.
· PCP and creosote treated wood should not be used indoors.
Consult local suppliers, manufacturers, or appropriate Chlorinated dioxins and furans, found as trace impurities in
chiorophenates and chiorophenois, can be toxic even at very low
government agencies for further information.
concentrations, and are perceived as an important environmental
problem in Canada. For
wood treatment

example, improper burning of

What are the Human Health Hazards? chlorophenol or
chiorophenate wastes
Wood treatment chemicals can enter the body and cause both produces chlorinated dioxins
short and long term effects. The severity depends on the dosage received and furans. Wood treatment
plants sometimes contami-
the route of exposure and the individual’s characteristics, such as age and
nate soil and groundwater
body weight. through spills or poor
The possible short- and long-term health effects of each housekeeping. Sites contami-
pesticide used in wood treatment is listed below. Consumers purchasing nated with creosote,
treated wood should note that these health hazards apply more to chlorophenol and heavy
industrial pesticide applicators, who have the potential of receiving metals can require clean-up
greater exposures to wood treatment chemicals. However, the consumer operations costing millions of
dollars.
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Alaska Lumber Co. Inc. Manila 252-2961 A & C Marketing Co., Inc. PC 521-0770
Canada Sawmill Corp. Manila 293-8372 Acme Plywood & Veneer Co Inc. SJ 727-0421
Catmon Sales International Corp. Mand. 531-8166 Ayala Plywood Corporation PC 831-0880
Delta Wood Products Corporations Pasig 641-0586 Bright Year Construction Supply QC 361-6224
Don Antonio Lumber& Construction SupplyInc. QC 931-1882 Central Phils. Marketing Corp. Makati 817-7245

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Glory Lumber KC 364-6990 Cosmoply Marketing Corp. QC 712-2856
Gotamco Wood Industries, Inc. SJ 727-0905 DEXTERTON INDUSTRIAL CORP. KC 361-6006
Highland Lumber Manila 741-1943 DK Marketing QC 741-9117
La Fortuna Lumber Manila 711-2435 Evans Philippines Makati 813-2931
Leeson Lumber Co. Inc. Manila 252-2939 Findlay Miller Timber Co. Makati 892-9204

MATIMCO INCORPORATED QC 366-7009 Formaply Industries Inc. QC 373-0302

Maysun Wood Corp. Manila 292-4618 Gatewood Marketing Corp. QC 740-2173
Pasig Rizal Lumber Co. Inc. Pasig 641-0591 General Plywood & Veneer Corp. Val. 291-6379
Rational Lumber & Hardware In QC 727-0111 Gotaco Properties Corp. Val. 291-6405
Reysan Enterprises KC 287-4080 International Hardwood & Veneer Co. of the Phil. Manila 563-4246

Rockwell Lumber& Hardware Inc. Makati 890-4631 JM Variations Makati 852-7913

Star Ace Lumber Val. 293-1105 La Pena Sawmill Co., Inc. Manila 362-4051
Timberex Corp. QC 426-4218 Magellan Veneer Inc. Makati 893-8642
Triumph Lumber Pque 825-6931 MATIMCO INCORPORATED QC 366-7009
Viva Lumber co Inc. QC 361-6578 Mindanao Plywood Corp. Manila 253-1379

WOODCHEM International Trading Corp. Makati 810-5011 MODUL PLUS SYSTEMS CORP. QC 926-7960
Nalco Sales Enterprises KC 362-4029
ofs furniture inc. Makati 867-2322
06070 wood treatment Panel Products Industries (Gracewood) KC 363-2091
Plywood Marketing & Lumber Corp. QC 951-1292
Allegemeine-Bau-Chemie Phil., Inc. Makati 817-5907
Republic Wooden Commodities Mfg. Corp. QC 939-2631
AVA Construction Corp. Manila 716-1471
SEATO Trading Co. Inc. QC 911-0431
BASF Coatings + Inks Phil.,Inc. LP 801-0531
Signwood Producers Ctr Inc. QC 939-2376
BMC Chemical Corp. KC 361-1638
Sun-Ply Sales Makati 816-3973
Century Chemical Corp. QC 364-4051
Topan Marketing Corp. QC 366-7890
Champion Glue, Inc. QC 372-1150
Uniwoodply Mktg. Corp. KC 330-0512
CHEMSERVE Inc. Pasig 671-2839
Wood Mart Coml. SJ 724-5942
Cord Chemicals, Inc. Mand. 531-1180
Woodchem International Trading Corp. Makati 810-5011
Cyanamid Agricultural Products Phils., Inc. Makati 895-2980
World Class Panels, Inc. QC 411-0091
Dutch Boy Philippines, Inc. (Cuprinol) Makati 810-6110

Goldtown Import (Phils.) KC 364-7840

H.B. fuller (Phils.) Inc. Laguna 844-5976 06410 custom cabinets
Henkel Philippines, Inc. Alabang 807-6992
MAPECON Philippines, Inc. Malate 525-0434 Cabinet Wizards Inc. Munt. 807-2720
JARDINE BUILDING SOLUTIONS (SOLIGNUM) Makati 843-6011 EBHea Furnishings Inc. Mand. 531-8071
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Genwood Industries Inc. Mand. 531-1208

PACIFIC PAINT & OIL MFG., INC. QC 364-3505to09 Grace Park Industries (Gracewood) KC 361-8881
365-0561to64 Josol Home Décor Improvement Center Inc. Pasig 631-1807
PACMAC, Inc. Makati 882-3377
Rentokil (Phils.), Inc. Mand. 727-3246 Kitchen Art QC 920-2435
Republic Chemical Industries, Inc. QC 721-5781 Kusinart QC 921-9156
Luxacraft Phil Inc. (EuroLine) Mand. 531-8376
Rich Innovation Marketing Inc. (Zar) QC 733-3007 Maco-Kuchen Studio Makati 817-7718
RTMM Engineering Products Trading Pque 809-1491 MATIMCO INCORPORATED QC 366-7009
Techno Development & Chemical Corp. Pasig 671-3410
Topformer Corp. QC 938-0313 MobelHaus Philippines Inc. Makati 893-9665
Vichem Coatings & Chemicals, Inc. (Viking) QC 721-7009 Moduclasse International Corp. Makati 890-3726
Modufit Interiors Inc. Munt. 861-4956
Wel-Best Mfg., Inc. (WelCoat) Pasig 645-0807 MODULPLUS SYSTEMS CORP. QC 926-7901
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Nobilia QC 363-5652 Active Wood Products Co Inc. QC 724-9828
Nolte Kitchen Center Makati 813-1470 Delta Wood Products Corp. Pasig 641-0584/86
Perfection Home System Corp. Pasig 910-0657 Jaga Wood Moulding’s QC 911-1123
Projects Unlimited (Phil) Inc. Manila 243-8888 Luxacraft Phils Inc. Mand. 531-8376
Rolett Marketing QC 924-8154 MATIMCO INCORPORATED QC 366-7009
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SDK Corp. Mand. 726-1187 Multi-Line Design Systems, Inc. QC 929-9911

The Canadian Kitchen Company, Inc. Makati 897-7880 Multi-Rich Home Decors, Inc. KC 366-0040
V Roque Woodworks Corp. Makati 844-3631 Riviera Home Improvements Inc. QC 374-3701

06412 cabinet & drawer hardware 06470 screens, blinds & shutters
asiaco Enterprises Int’L. Corp. Manila 251-1319 Active Wood Products Co Inc. QC 724-9828
DEXTERTON INDUSTRIAL CORP. (ABC,DANCO,POLIMOR) KC 361-6006 Delta Wood Products Corp. Pasig 641-0584/86
Europhil Far East, Inc. QC 716-9725 MATIMCO INCORPORATED Mand. 633-8065
KUYSEN ENTERPRISES (BLUM) KC 364-2041 - 46
Main Hardware Manila 733-2616
06610 glass fiber-reinforced plastic
Philman Commercial, Inc. Manila 911-8335
ACEG Steel Inc. Mand. 531-1353
Alcantara Industries Inc. Munt. 842-4878
06420 wood paneling, veneers COFTA Moulding Corp. Manila 241-6701
COMGLASCO Corp. Makati 894-3823
Acme Plywood & Veneer Co Inc. SJ 727-0421 Eugene Industries Co. Inc QC 364-3391
Bright Year Construction Supply QC 361-6224
Formaply Industries Inc. QC 373-0302 Fiber Master Seats QC 372-5762
General Plywood & Veneer Corp. Val. 291-6521 Fiberflex Corp. QC 920-8005
International Hardwood & Veneer Co of the Phils. PC 563-4250 Fibertech Industries Inc. Taguig 838-9017
Gan’s Marketing Manila 242-9988
Magellan Veneer Inc. Makati 893-8642 Hi-Tech Fiberglass Specialists Manila 716-6672
MATIMCO INCORPORATED QC 366-7009
V. Roque Woodworks Corp. Makati 844-3631 Inter-Con Fiberglass Corp. QC 741-4566
Michigan Enterprises Corp. Val. 292-4171
Naturalite Industrial Corp. Manila 253-2197
06424 laminates New Youngster Industries, Inc. KC 361-3870
RTL Industries Manila 253-2713
Cady Marketing (Inovar) Manila 722-7641
Cracer Trading QC 929-3327 Sanlex Roofmaster Center Co. Inc. KC 285-0892
CWC INDUSTRIES, INC. (WOODLINE) QC 713-6430 - 39 Sarplast Phil. Inc. Pasig 426-2916
Décor Contemporary Furnitures (Mirage) QC 716-0655 Standard Plastic Corp. QC 455-7322
Design Source International, Inc. (Pergo, Daiwa) Manila 241-0171 Topnotcher Plastic Manufacturing Corp. KC 365-6614
Unimagna Philippines, Inc. Laguna (049) 539-0016
DEXTERTON INDUSTRIAL CORP. (BERRY WOOD,PERSTORP) KC 361-6006 , 362-0251
HOUSE OF LAMINATES, INC. Manila 245-1309 Usang Contractor & Construction Supply Makati 812-9848
Young’s Engineering Co. Inc. QC 712-2377
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Multi-Rich Home Decors, Corp. (Wilsonart) KC 366-0040

Philippine Laminates Inc. Makati 843-6894
Projects Unlimited (Phils.), Inc. Manila 243-8888
06650 solid polymer fabrication
Spurway Enterprises (Roysol) QC 725-5667
Ashton Technologies Corp. Pasig 634-2777
Trendway Builders, Inc (Hans) QC 426-4230
Asian Construction & Development Corp. (Avonite) Makati 890-6337
Creative Stone Technologies inc. SJ 724-4391
06430 wood stairs & railings CWC INDUSTRIES, INC. (CORIAN) QC 411-7508/20
E-SY Corp. (MetaStone) SJ 724-4515
Active Wood Products Co Inc. QC 724-9828
Delta Wood Products Corp. Pasig 641-0584/86 Granicoat (Phils.) Corp. Pasig 637-6642
Jaga Wood Moulding’s QC 911-1123 POLYTEX MARKETING CORP. (ABIENT) Makati 813-0874
MATIMCO INCORPORATED QC 366-7009 Rolin Panel Products Corp. KC 364-4942
Riviera Home Improvements Inc. QC 374-3701 The Marmor Corp. Cebu (6332) 425-8399