THE USER'S GUIDE TO PROTIM 418
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1. PROTIM ISMOSE THE USER S GUIDE TO PROTIM 418 PRESERVED WOOD What is Protim 418 Preserved Wood PROTIM 418 preserved wood has been preserved by the correct application of Protim 418 wood preservative and then allowed to dry Properly treated Protim 418 preserved wood is protected against attack by wood decaying fungi and wood destroying insects Protim 418 preserved wood is suitable for internal and external applications which are out of ground contact and above the damp proof course including doors window frames surrounds and frames Information Sheet IS 82 Timbers exposed to weathering must be given the additional protection of a durable and well maintained surface finish Protim 418 is a solvent based product therefore wood which has been recently treated may have a residual solvent odour which will disappear over time Wood which smells strongly of solvent should be handled using impervious gloves and should not be installed in confined spaces Wood which no longer smells of solvent may be handled without special precautions other than those normally recommended when handling untreated timber IMPORTANT INFORMATION Wear gloves when working with wood Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before re use Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used Some preservative may migrate from the treat2. accurate and correct it cannot because it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its products are applied accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with any advice specification recommendation or information given by it save as specifically provided by its Terms and Conditions of Sale
3. ed wood into soil water or may dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly If wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during construction it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed Mould growth can and does occur on the surface of many products including treated or untreated wood during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture conditions To remove mould from treated wood surfaces wood should be allowed to dry Typically mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining surface mould Preserved wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect contact with drinking water Do not use preserved wood under circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food animal feed or beehives Do not use preserved wood as mulch Effective Use of Preserved Wood Cutting It is not recommended that preserved wood be cut or otherwise reworked as this will expose unpreserved wood Any surface exposed by drilling or cutting must be re treated with an approved ie by the UK Health and Safety Executive endcoat wood preservative Failure to re treat may reduce the effectiveness of the preservative treatment Rip sawing thicknessing and planing are not permitted unless the timber is subsequently re preserved to the original specification If cutting cannot be avoided then precautions should be taken to keep airborne d
4. onger usable such as cut ends broken boards sawdust or preserved timber material taken out of service may be disposed of in landfills or burned in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance with national and local regulations Do not allow wood waste which contains preservative to be used for animal litter For up to date information please contact the Technical Services Department ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Protim 418 preserved wood products are produced by independently owned and operated wood processing facilities Osmose provides a range of products and technologies for the treatment protection and enhancement of timber Information and advice is available on all aspects of our products from the Technical Services Department For more information visit www osmose europe com Telephone 44 0 1628 486644 Emergency 44 0 1628 890907 Osmose and Protim are registered trademarks of Protim Solignum Ltd Protim Solignum Ltd trades as Osmose An Osmose company IS 82 September 2007 PROTIM SOLIGNUM LTD Fieldhouse Lane Marlow Bucks SL7 1LS Tel 44 0 1628 486644 Fax 44 0 1628 476757 Registered Office as above Registered in England 3037845 Protim Solignum Limited s products are sold subject to its standard Terms and Conditions of Sale copies of which may be obtained on request Whilst Protim Solignum endeavours to ensure that any advice recommendation specification or information it may give is
5. ust levels below Workplace Exposure Standards for wood dust In particular avoid inhalation of dust when using high speed cross cut saws or mechanical sanders Metal Fastenings and Hardware Timber treated with Protim 418 is non corrosive to metals and so can be used in association with metal fixings Use fixings and other hardware which are in compliance with building regulations for the intended use Use fixings hardware or any metal products as recommended by their manufacturer e EMgoeda An Osmose Company Finishing Protim 418 preserved wood is compatible with coatings glues and sealants and can be coated with most timber finishes when dry normally 48 hours after treatment under good drying conditions If you desire to apply a paint stain clear water repellent or other finish to your preservative treated wood we recommend following the manufacturer s instructions and label of the finishing product We recommend that you apply the product to a small test area before finishing the entire project to ensure that it provides the intended result Gluing Protim 418 preserved wood when dry can be glued with commonly used adhesives e g resorcinol phenol resorcinol or urea formaldehyde glues Always follow the adhesive manufacturer s recommendations Disposal Do not burn preserved wood All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction Protim 418 preserved timbers which are no l
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