Water-repellent preservatives effectiveness

Penetrating finishes such as stains and water-repellent preservatives ( 7,8) leave little or no continuous coating on wood surface. Because there is no coating, there is no failure by blistering or peeling. These finishes are ideally suited for rough-textured surfaces difficult to paint effectively. 

Special color effects may be achieved by adding inorganic pigments to the water-repellent preservatives. The addition of pigment to the finish helps to stabilize the color and increase the durability of the finish. Colors that match the natural color of the wood and extractives are usually preferred. 

Water repellents are water-repellent preservatives with the fungicide, mil-dewcide, and preservative omitted. They are not effective natural finishes by themselves but are used as a stabilizing treatment prior to priming and painting. 

Water Based WOODLIPE is a waterborne, penetrating, paint-able water-repellent preservative for wood and wood-based products. The preservative, 3-iodo-2 propynl butyl carbamate, gives effective protection against mold, mildew, staining and decay fungi. The water repellency provides dimensional stability to minimize checking and warping of wood and wood products. 

Uses Used in any type of coating (varnish, stain, solv.- or water-based, bake or air dry enamels) food pkg. coatings Features Exc. weather durability, water repellency, improved salt spray and humidity resist., improved slip and mar resist. min. effect on dirt pick-up, gloss, and clarity preserves integrity of thermoplastic coatings Reguiatory FDA 21CFR 175.300... 

COPPER TREAT 110 water repellent wood preservative is effective against wood destroying fungi and termites. It can also be used as a fungicide on other cellulosic materials such as canvas and rope. 

Interesting facts. When using fire, the ancient man has discovered preservative properties of smoke. For tanning hides Indians applied a mixture of chopped liver, brain and fat. After currying the leather was smoked. Clothes from such leather were not hardened under the effect of water and microbes and its odor repelled mosquitoes. Another tanning method also existed. Leather was wrapped around the leg, then wrapped by foot wraps and carried until it gained best properties or leather was soaked in urine or dug in sheep manure. 

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