Chromated copper arsenate components

Because of their performance, easy installation, and cost-effectiveness, WPG products are being selected by homebuilders over other materials such as solid wood, concrete, clay, and aluminum, especially as biulding materials for applications like decking, siding, and window and door frames. WPCs are also used as molded panel components for automotive interiors. The market for these composites continues to expand in the United States and other parts of the world. In 1999, 460 million poimds of WPCs were produced in North America (56). In 2000, production of these composites increased to 760 million poimds and experts believe that the production of WPCs will continue to grow particularly because of their acceptance as a substitute for chromated copper arsenate pressme-treated lumber (57,58). 

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