ASTM D3345-08

Standard Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of Wood and Other Cellulosic Materials for Resistance to Termites

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of treated or untreated cellulosic material for its resistance to subterranean termites. This test should be considered as a screening test for treated material and further evaluation by field methods is required. Different kinds of equipment and materials to be used in the evaluation of the cellulosic material include containers, glass or clean plastic, tray, enamel, stainless steel, paper towels, and volatile chemicals. Southern yellow pine (SYP) sapwood with no visible defects and smoothed surfaces shall be evaluated by using reagents like benzalkonium chloride solution and distilled water. Other wood species may be used, but in each separate test using other species as the major test wood, five SYP sapwood blocks should be used as additional controls to permit the correlation of test results among laboratories. A block evaluation with corresponding rating system shall be performed by visualization method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of treated or untreated cellulosic material for its resistance to subterranean termites. This test should be considered as a screening test for treated material and further evaluation by field methods is required.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—See 6.1.4.)

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2008
• ICS: 71.100.50 - Wood-protecting chemicals
• Technical Committee: D07 - Wood
• Drafting Committee: D07.06 - Treatments for Wood Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3345-74(1999) - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of Wood and Other Cellulosic Materials for Resistance to Termites
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1825-19 - Standard Guide for Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D7031-11(2019) - Standard Guide for Evaluating Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composite Products
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D7032-21 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards, and Handrails
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3345 − 08
Standard Test Method for
Laboratory Evaluation of Wood and Other Cellulosic
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Materials for Resistance to Termites
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3345; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Tray, enamel, stainless steel, or plastic, 0.25 m by 0.51
m (10 by 20 in.) and bucket.
1.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of
treated or untreated cellulosic material for its resistance to 3.3 Paper Towels.
subterranean termites. This test should be considered as a
screening test for treated material and further evaluation by
4. Reagents and Materials
field methods is required.
4.1 Benzalkonium Chloride Solution (1+750)—Add 1 part
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
benzalkonium chloride to 750 parts water. A comparable
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
surface antiseptic is satisfactory.
only.
4.2 Distilled Water.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.3 Sand, brown or white, screened, washed, and heat-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sterilized.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.4 SouthernYellowPine(SYP)(Pinusspp.)measuring25.4
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—See mm (1.00 in.) square by 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) in the tangential
6.1.4.) direction. Sapwood, no visible defects, smoothed surfaces
equivalent to planed or sanded, 2 to 3 rings/cm (4 to 6
rings/in.). All test samples should come from same parent
2. Referenced Documents
2 board.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.4.1 Other wood species may be used, but in each separate
D1413 Test Method for Wood Preservatives by Laboratory
test using other species as the major test wood, five SYP
Soil-Block Cultures
sapwood blocks should be used as additional controls to permit
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2.2 Other Documents:
the correlation of test results among laboratories.
AWPA E10 Testing Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-
4.5 Subterranean Termites—Use a major common species
Block Cultures
of the region being studied.
4.5.1 Specific identification of any termites used shall be
3. Apparatus
obtained and reported with the test data.
3.1 Containers, Glass or Clean Plastic, with loosely fitting
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tops with liners removed, 220 to 450 cm (8 to 16 oz).
5. Determination of Sand Water-Holding Capacity
3.1.1 Ifvolatilechemicalsaretobetested,a4.8mm(No.12
3 5.1 Determine the quantity of distilled water to be added to
or approximately ⁄16 in.) hole is drilled in the center of the top.
the sand during the test as follows:
5.1.1 Place 100 g of oven-dry sand in a beaker and
determine the volume of water required to saturate the sand.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on Wood
The saturation point is defined as the point when the addition
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.06 on Treatments for Wood
Products. of more water will result in free water on the surface of the
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
sand.
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D3345 – 74 (1999).
5.1.2 Calculate the percent saturation as follows:
DOI: 10.1520/D3345-08.
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% Saturation 5 ~weight of water/oven dry weight of sand! 3100 (1)
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.1.3 Add water to the sand as follows:
the ASTM website.
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% water to add 5 saturation 2 7.0 (2)
Available from the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), PO Box
361784, Birmingham, AL 35236-1784, http://www.awpa.com.
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5.1.4 For example, the saturation point was reached at 20 9.4 Identify all blocks with a number in a suitable manner.
mL of water:
10. Assembling Containers
Saturation 5 20/100 3100 5 20.0% (3)
~ !
10.1 Prior to using, wash all containers rinsed in the surface
%Water to add 5 20.0 2 7.0 5 13.0%
antiseptic solution, and dry.
10.2 Place the test block in the bottom of the container with
6. Collection of Termites
one edge of the block up against the side of the container.
6.1 Subterranean Termites, for example, (Reticulitermes,
10.3 Add 200 g of sand to each container.
Coptotermes, spp.)—Collect f
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Designation:D3345–74 (Reapproved 1999) Designation:D3345–08
Standard Test Method for
Laboratory Evaluation of Wood and Other Cellulosic
1
Materials for Resistance to Termites
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3345; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of treated or untreated cellulosic material for its resistance to subterranean
termites. This test should be considered as a screening test for treated material and further evaluation by field methods is required.
1.2This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific precautions, see 6.1.5.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. (Warning—See 6.1.4.)
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1413Test Method for Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures Test Method for Wood Preservatives by
Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures
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2.2 Other Documents:
AWPA E10 Testing Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures
3. Apparatus
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3.1 Containers, Glass or Clean Plastic, with loosely fitting tops with liners removed, 220 to 450 cm (8 to 16 oz).
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3.1.1 If volatile chemicals are to be tested, a 4.8 mm (No. 12 or approximately ⁄16 in.) hole is drilled in the center of the top.
3.2 Tray, enamel, stainless steel, or plastic, 0.25 m by 0.51 m (10 by 20 in.) and bucket.
3.3 Paper Towels.
4. Reagents and Materials
4.1 Benzalkonium Chloride Solution (1+750)—Add 1 part benzalkonium chloride to 750 parts water. A comparable surface
antiseptic is satisfactory.
4.2 Distilled Water.
4.3 Sand, brown or white, screened, washed, and heat-sterilized.
4.4 Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) (Pinus spp.) measuring 25.4 mm (1.00 in.) square by 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) in the tangential
direction. Sapwood, no visible defects, smoothed surfaces equivalent to planed or sanded, 2 to 3 rings/cm (4 to 6 rings/in.). All
test samples should come from same parent board.
4.4.1 Other wood species may be used, but in each separate test using other species as the major test wood, five southern yellow
pineSYP sapwood blocks should be used as additional controls to permit the correlation of test results among laboratories.
4.5 Subterranean Termites—Use a major common species of the region being studied.
4.5.1 Specific identification of any termites used shall be obtained and reported with the test data.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D-7 on Wood and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.06 on Treatments for Wood Products.
Current edition approved Aug. 30, 1974. Published October 1974.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D07 on Wood and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.06 on Treatments for Wood Products.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D 3345 – 74 (1999).
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, Vol 04.10.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), PO Box 361784, Birmingham, AL 35236-1784, http://www.awpa.com.
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5. Determination of Sand Water-Holding Capacity
5.1 Determine the quantity of distilled water to be added to the sand during the test as follows:
5.1.1 Place 100 g of oven-dry sand in a beaker and determine the volume of water required
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