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DESCRIPTION: A proven and reliable
transparent preservative prepared from Borax which can be used for
interior or exterior applications. A natural products and
known for centuries. It seeps quickly into the wood,
protecting against fungi, termites and insects. It may be
used to prime all types of wood surfaces, even timber with moisture
content above 20% or wood contact with the ground. After treatment,
wood becomes slightly brown in colour.
Note: this product does not currently comply with the Australian
Standard 2057 " Soil Treatment for Buildings UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST Subterranean Termites " The following test
reports have been published CSIRO Australia 1958 - Susceptibility
of Termites to boric acid and New Zealand Forest Service -
Toxicities of some waterborne wood preservatives to wood-destroying
fungi. It has been approved by the Institute of Building Technology
in Berlin as effective against fungi and insects.
PREPARATION: Wood surfaces must be dry and cleaned of
oily and greasy contaminants using BIO Thinner. Previous coatings
must be removed.
USE: Building frameworks, ceilings, log cabins, bee
hives, stalls, barns, windows, fence posts, garden furniture,
railings, sand boxes etc.
APPLICATION: Mix 150 grams Borax with one litre warm
water (40C). Brush, dip or spray evenly, working it well into the
grain. Large or pest infested pieces should be dipped or sprayed.
Visible surfaces should be painted with a brush. The second coat
can be applied after 24 hours drying time. Exposed timber which is
in contact with the ground must be sealed off with a paint or
varnish, to prevent rain leaching out the salt. For posts, beams
and poles prepare a solution in a drum or trench and soak the
timber for 24 hours. Two coats of BIO Timber Care polish exterior
should be applied as a top coat for exterior applications and two
coats of BIO Natural Wood Oil should be applied as a top coat for
interior applications.
For proper protection use the following quantities:
- Timber thickness less than 40 mm = 300 ml solution p.sqm.
- Timber thickness more than 40 mm = 350 ml solution p.sqm.
- For small holes from borers a 5% solution may be injected into
the holes using a syringe.
PAINTING: Treated timber may be painted when completely
dry. Before painting wash off the surplus of Borax on the surface,
otherwise surface residue may inhibit paint adhesion or discolour
the paint.
INGREDIENTS: Borax concentrate - dissolves in up to 15%
in water.
CLEANING: Use water.
COVERAGE: 1 Litre covers 7-10 sqm, depending on the
absorbency of the timber.
PACKAGING: 1 kg, 10 kgs and 25 kgs.
PRECAUTION: Keep away from children. All types of
exposure are considered to be practically non-harmful. The main
effect of exposure is irritation due to the mildly corrosive nature
of borate dusts and solutions.
FIRST AID: Skin: Contact with skin may result in mild
irritation. Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water.
Eyes: Contamination may result in mild irritation. Irrigate with
copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Inhalation: Remove
victim from exposure. Ingestion: Thoroughly rinse mouth with water.
Give plenty of water to drink and induce vomiting. Seek medical
advice if effects persist.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Keep tightly sealed in a cool and
dry place at all times should be stored away from foodstuffs. Not
defined as a dangerous good by the Australian Code for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. The product is a
scheduled poison (S5) and must therefore be stored, maintained and
used in accordance with the relevant State Poisons Act. At all
times should be stored away from foodstuffs.
DISPOSAL: Do not pour left over borax down the drain.
Unwanted borax should be brushed out on newspaper, allowed to dry
and then disposed of via domestic waste collection. Let empty
container dry out as well and dispose via recycling program.
The preceding information was prepared by BIO Products Australia
and is given as a general guide only. Some variations may occur or
be advisable for particular conditions. The manufacturer’s
responsibility for claims arising from breach of warranty,
negligence or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the
material.
BIO WOOD PROTECTING BORAX is an environmental friendly
product.
1/08/2007
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