D07.06 - Treatments for Wood Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.  
Note 1: From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.  
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:    
Section  
Summary of Test Method  
4  
Apparatus  
6  
Reagents  
7  
Wood  
8  
Test Fungi  
9  
Culture Media  
10  
Preparation of Inoculum  
11  
Preparation of Test Chambers  
12  
Treatment of Samples  
13  
Inoculation and Incubation  
14  
Evaluation of the Test  
15  
Report  
16  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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 wood for its resistance to subterranean termites. This test is 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—See 7.1.4.)  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.  
Note 1: From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.  
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:    
Section  
Summary of Test Method  
4  
Apparatus  
6  
Reagents  
7  
Wood  
8  
Test Fungi  
9  
Culture Media  
10  
Preparation of Inoculum  
11  
Preparation of Test Chambers  
12  
Treatment of Samples  
13  
Inoculation and Incubation  
14  
Evaluation of the Test  
15  
Report  
16  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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 solid wood for its resistance to subterranean termites. This test is 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 7.1.4.)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.  
Note 1: From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.  
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:    
Section  
Summary of Test Method  
4  
Apparatus  
6  
Reagents  
7  
Wood  
8  
Test Fungi  
9  
Culture Media  
10  
Preparation of Inoculum  
11  
Preparation of Test Chambers  
12  
Treatment of Samples  
13  
Inoculation and Incubation  
14  
Evaluation of the Test  
15  
Report  
16  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.
Note 1—From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.  
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.
Note 1—From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.  
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:
Section Summary of Test Method4 Apparatus6 Reagents7 Wood8 Test Fungi9 Culture Media10 Preparation of Inoculum11 Preparation of Test Chambers12 Treatment of Samples13 Inoculation and Incubation14 Evaluation of the Test15 Report16
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.
Note 1—From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.  
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:
Section Summary of Test Method4 Apparatus6 Reagents7 Wood8 Test Fungi9 Culture Media10 Preparation of Inoculum11 Preparation of Test Chambers12 Treatment of Samples13 Inoculation and Incubation14 Evaluation of the Test15 Report16
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.

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.)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful in the development of new wood preservatives and preservative systems by evaluating the minimum preservative retention to prevent decay under laboratory conditions. The results are used to facilitate target retentions in subsequent tests for effectiveness against termites (see Test Method D 3345) and in field stakes (see Test Method D 1758). The sections on Treatment and Preservative Permanence are referenced by other ASTM standards. The test method assumes that the test blocks exposed to certain conditions after treatment will achieve equilibrium, and will return to the same equilibrium after exposure to fungi. This assumption may lead to weight loss that is not due to decay. The test uses live cultures of fungal organisms that require careful colonization, storage, and feeding to remain viable strains.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that prevents decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:Section TitleSectionSummary of Test Method3Significance and Use4Apparatus5Reagents6Wood and Test Blocks7Test Fungi8Culture Media9Preparation of Test Cultures10Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks11Conditioning Treated Blocks12Preservative Permanence: Weathering Procedure13Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Placement in Culture Bottles14Incubation and Duration of Test15Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test Fungi16Calculation of Weight Losses17Evaluation of Test Results18Refining the Threshold19Report20Precision and Bias21Keywords22
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers accelerated procedures for determining the relative permanence and effectiveness of wood preservatives in stakes exposed in field plots.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order: SectionsSummary of Test MethodTest PlotTest SpecimensPretreatment Selection of Test StakesTreatment ProcedureAfter Treatment Handling of Test StakesInstallation of StakesInspection of SpecimensEvaluation of ResultsReports
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that is effective in preventing decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:SectionSummary of Test Method3Significance and UseApparatus4Reagents5Wood and Test Blocks6Test Fungi7Culture Media8Preparation of Test Cultures9Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks10Conditioning Treated Blocks11Preservative Permanence: Weathering Procedure12Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Placement in Culture Bottles13Incubation and Duration of Test14Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test Fungi15Calculation of Weight Losses16Evaluation of Test Results17Refining the Threshold18Report19
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that is effective in preventing decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:SectionSummary of Test Method3Significance and UseApparatus4Reagents5Wood and Test Blocks6Test Fungi7Culture Media8Preparation of Test Cultures9Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks10Conditioning Treated Blocks11Preservative Permanence: Weathering Procedure12Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Placement in Culture Bottles13Incubation and Duration of Test14Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test Fungi15Calculation of Weight Losses16Evaluation of Test Results17Refining the Threshold18Report19
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that is effective in preventing decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:SectionSummary of Test Method3Significance and UseApparatus4Reagents5Wood and Test Blocks6Test Fungi7Culture Media8Preparation of Test Cultures9Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks10Conditioning Treated Blocks11Preservative Permanence: Weathering Procedure12Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Placement in Culture Bottles13Incubation and Duration of Test14Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test Fungi15Calculation of Weight Losses16Evaluation of Test Results17Refining the Threshold18Report19
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for the distillation of creosote and creosote-coal tar solution. Test Methods D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.  
1.2 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This (laboratory) method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.
Note 1—From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:SectionSummary of Method3Apparatus5Reagents6Wood7Test Fungi8Culture Media9Preparation of Inoculum10Preparation of Test Chambers11Treatment of Samples12Inoculation and Incubation13Evaluation of the Test14Report15
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers dehydrating oil-type preservatives. When a quantitative determination of the amount of water is desired, Test Method D 95 shall be used. Test Methods D 38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.
1.2 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers accelerated procedures for determining the relative permanence and effectiveness of wood preservatives in stakes exposed in field plots.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order: SectionsSummary of Test Method3Test Plot4Test Specimens5Pretreatment Selection of Test Stakes6Treatment Procedure7After Treatment Handling of Test Stakes8Installation of Stakes9Inspection of Specimens10Evaluation of Results11Reports12
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

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots. Two tests are described, one for small (3 to 5 in. (80 to 130 mm) in diameter) sapwood posts which is the preferred test if major interest lies in testing the preservative when fairly evenly distributed throughout the piece, and the second for large posts (7 to 10 in. (180 to 250 mm) in diameter) which is preferred when the preservative is tested under conditions of gradient retention and distribution normally encountered in commercial operations.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear as follows:SectionTest Plot4Test Specimens5Treatment Procedure6After-Treatment Handling of Posts7Installation of Posts8Inspection of Specimens9Evaluation of Results10Reports11
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.
1.4 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method is intended for testing batches of concentrated ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA) solution, prepared by air-oxidation of trivalent arsenic. The test method provides a means of confirming that oxidation has been completed and that at least 99.5 % of the arsenic has been oxidized. The sample for testing should contain 100 ± 20 mg of potential As2 O5. A200-mL aliquot of a concentrate containing 8 to 12 % of preservative oxides is suitable.
1.2 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers treatment of timber products by pressure processes in closed vessels with preservative materials and solutions.  
1.2 This specification is divided into two general sections. Sections 1 - 9 cover requirements relating to all species and commodities, while Tables 1 - 7 show requirements relating to specific species and commodities. The purchaser should note that these individual requirements vary widely and, consequently, great care must be used in applying them in specific instances.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be considered as standard.

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the full-length preservative treatment of utility poles by the thermal process.  
1.2 Poles furnished under this practice shall be limited to the following species: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii),
Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta),
Alaska yellow cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis),
Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis),
and Western red cedar (Thuja plicata).  
1.3 The purchaser should note that requirements both within and between species vary and care must be used in selection of specific options for the intended use and service area.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a non-chemical, biological procedure for assaying wood for approximate preservative content (Note 1). It requires minimal equipment and technical proficiency. No costly equipment is needed other than a small autoclave for preparing fungal media. It does not require composite samples, such as called for in Specification D1760 to ascertain preservation retentions, therefore it is used to assess retention at individual locations.
Note 1--With appropriate, simple adaptation, the method can be used with other products besides wood, such as fungicidal paints and glues. The assaying is done wherever it is convenient, since aseptic precautions are not required except for maintaining a pure stock culture of the assay fungus.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers creosote-coal tar solution for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
1.1.1 Test Method D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.

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 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that is effective in preventing decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.  
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:  Section Summary of Method 3 Apparatus 4 Reagents 5 Wood and Test Blocks 6 Test Fungi 7 Culture Media 8 Preparation of Test Cultures 9 Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks 10 Conditioning of Treated Blocks 11 Preservative Permanence: Weathering Procedure 12 Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Place- 13 ment in Culture Bottles Incubation and Duration of Test 14 Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test 15 Fungi Calculation of Weight Losses 16 Evaluation of Test Results 17 Refining the Threshold 18 Report 19
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.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in small wood specimens exposed to a natural marine environment. It is not within the scope of this procedure to determine the retention or duration of protection for commercial size piles and timbers.
1.2 The requirements for preparing the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order:SectionSummary of Test Method3Test Specimens 5Pretreatment Handling 6Treatment Procedure 7Post-Treatment Handling 8Assembly of Test Specimens 9Exposure 10Inspection 11Evaluation of Results 12Reports 13
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful in the development of new wood preservatives and preservative systems by evaluating the minimum preservative retention to prevent decay under laboratory conditions. The results are used to facilitate target retentions in subsequent tests for effectiveness against termites (see Test Method D 3345) and in field stakes (see Test Method D 1758). The sections on Treatment and Preservative Permanence are referenced by other ASTM standards. The test method assumes that the test blocks exposed to certain conditions after treatment will achieve equilibrium, and will return to the same equilibrium after exposure to fungi. This assumption may lead to weight loss that is not due to decay. The test uses live cultures of fungal organisms that require careful colonization, storage, and feeding to remain viable strains.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the minimum amount of preservative that prevents decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedure appear in the following order:
Section TitleSection Summary of Test Method3 Significance and Use4 Apparatus5 Reagents6 Wood and Test Blocks7 Test Fungi8 Culture Media9 Preparation of Test Cultures10 Preparation and Impregnation of Test Blocks11 Conditioning Treated Blocks12 Preservative Permanence13 Stabilization of Treated Test Blocks and Placement in Culture Bottles14 Incubation and Duration of Test15 Handling Test Blocks After Exposure to Test Fungi16 Calculation of Weight Losses17 Evaluation of Test Results18 Refining the Threshold19 Report20 Precision and Bias21 Keywords22
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered determination of the minimum amount of preservative that is effective in preventing decay of selected species of wood by selected fungi under optimum laboratory conditions.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this practice was withdrawn in January 2016 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers accelerated procedures for determining the relative permanence and effectiveness of wood preservatives in stakes exposed in field plots. The sapwood of southern pine shall be the preferred wood for comparative tests. The pretreatment selections and treatment procedure of test stakes are presented in details. The after treatment handling of test stakes, and installation of stakes are presented in details. The periodic calculation of the index of condition, short-cut method, percent of index condition, and termination of test shall be evaluated to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers accelerated procedures for determining the relative permanence and effectiveness of wood preservatives in stakes exposed in field plots.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered accelerated procedures for determining the relative permanence and effectiveness of wood preservatives in stakes exposed in field plots.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn in January 2015 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots. Two tests shall be used, one for small sapwood posts which is the preferred test if major interest lies in testing the preservative when fairly evenly distributed throughout the piece, and the second for large posts which is preferred when the preservative is tested under conditions of gradient retention and distribution normally encountered in commercial operations. The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures shall be as follows: test plot; test specimens; treatment procedure; after-treatment handling of posts; installation of posts; inspection of specimens; evaluation of results; and reports.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots. Two tests are described, one for small (3 to 5 in. (80 to 130 mm) in diameter) sapwood posts which is the preferred test if major interest lies in testing the preservative when fairly evenly distributed throughout the piece, and the second for large posts (7 to 10 in. (180 to 250 mm) in diameter) which is preferred when the preservative is tested under conditions of gradient retention and distribution normally encountered in commercial operations.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear as follows:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn in January 2015 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful in determining the relative decay resistance between various species of wood. It is an initial means of estimating the ability of a wood species to resist severe microbial attack and, thereby, qualifying the performance level of a wood species.
This test method is not intended to provide quantifiably reproducible values. It is a qualitative test method designed to provide a reproducible means of establishing relative decay resistance between various species of wood.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the natural decay resistance of wood. The test method may also be used to evaluate the resistance of wood products or of other organic materials subject to decay by wood-destroying fungi, such as those employed in the test.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the evaluation of the natural decay resistance of wood. The test method may also be used to evaluate the resistance of wood products or of other organic materials subject to decay by wood-destroying fungi, such as those employed in the test.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn in May 2014. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is useful in determining the relative efficacy between various treatments and naturally occurring wood-destroying agents. It is an initial means of estimating the tolerance limits of the biologically destructive agents or the threshold values of the chemical preservative, or both.
This test method is not intended to provide quantifiable reproducible values. It is a qualitative method designed to provide a reproducible means of establishing relative efficacy between experimental contract levels.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in small wood specimens exposed to a natural marine environment. It is not within the scope of this test method to determine the retention or duration of protection for commercial size piles and timbers.
1.2 The requirements for preparing the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order:SectionSummary of Test MethodTest Specimens Pretreatment Handling Treatment Procedure Post-Treatment Handling Assembly of Test Specimens Exposure Inspection Evaluation of Results Reports
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in small wood specimens exposed to a natural marine environment. It is not within the scope of this test method to determine the retention or duration of protection for commercial size piles and timbers.  
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this practice was withdrawn in January 2014 in accordance with section 10.6.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended for use with any preservative that is of uniform composition and not so tightly bound to the wood or so water insoluble that it cannot diffuse in the culture medium on which the assay fungus is grown (1, 2, 3).2 It is especially applicable to monitoring non-pressure treated millwork and other wood items  (4), but it can be used to determine approximate preservative retentions at prescribed locations in pressure-treated wood (5). When measuring longitudinal preservative penetration, as is especially useful with millwork, the wood can be sampled on the end grain. The assay also provides a reliable means of observing losses of preservative retention in wood during service (or experimentally subjected to particular environmental conditions). This test method is not intended for comparing preservatives nor for estimating retentions of a preservative of variable composition, such as creosote. It can be used, however, for comparing relative potencies of such preservative.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a non-chemical, biological procedure for assaying wood for approximate preservative content (Note 0). It requires minimal equipment and technical proficiency. No costly equipment is needed other than a small autoclave for preparing fungal media. Since this test method does not require composite samples to ascertain preservation retentions, therefore it is used to assess retention at individual locations.Note 0
With appropriate, simple adaptation, the method can be used with other products besides wood, such as fungicidal paints and glues. The assaying is done wherever it is convenient, since aseptic precautions are not required except for maintaining a pure stock culture of the assay fungus.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers a non-chemical, biological procedure for assaying wood for approximate preservative content.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn in March 2010. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement because it is no longer used in the industry.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Preservatives of the metallic series and oil soluble preservatives are not readily apparent in a cross section of wood either due to similar color to the species of wood or lack of color of the preservative itself. Chemical staining of a treated specimen of wood reveals the presence of the preservative.
The sapwood and heartwood of Douglas-Fir and the pine species can be differentiated by a chemical stain.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining penetration of preservatives in wood in cases where demarcation between the treated and untreated wood is not readily visible. Included are test methods for differentiating the heartwood and the sapwood of wood samples for specific species, and a test method for differentiating the heartwoods between the red oaks and the white oaks.  
1.2 The procedures appear in the following order:  Procedure Sections Penetration of Arsenic-Containing Preservatives 6 to 8 Penetration of Copper-Containing Preservatives 9 to 11 Penetration of Fluoride-Containing Preservatives 12 to 15 Penetration of Pentachlorophenol Using 4,4[prime]-bis-Dimethylamino-Triphenylmethane (DMTM) 16 to 20 Penetration of Pentachlorophenol Using a Silver-Copper Complex Known as "Penta-Check" 21 to 24 Penetration of Solvent Used With Oil-Soluble Preservatives 25 to 28 Penetration of Zinc-Containing Preservatives 29 to 32 Differentiating between Sapwood and Heartwood in Pine Species (Pinus sp.) 33 to 36 Differentiating between Sapwood and Heartwood in Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) 37 to 40 Differentiating between Sapwood and Heartwood in White Fir (Abies concolor) 41 to 44 Differentiating Between Woods of the Red Oak and the White Oak Species 45 to 48
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover procedures for determining penetration of preservatives in wood in cases where demarcation between the treated and untreated wood is not readily visible.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, these test methods were withdrawn in October 2008. This standard was withdrawn with no replacement due to lack of use and relevancy in the industry.

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the full-length preservative treatment of utility poles by the thermal process.  
1.2 Poles furnished under this practice shall be limited to the following species: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii),
Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta),
Alaska yellow cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis),
Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis),
and Western red cedar (Thuja plicata).  
1.3 The purchaser should note that requirements both within and between species vary and care must be used in selection of specific options for the intended use and service area.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice covers the full-length preservative treatment of utility poles by the thermal process.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this practice was discontinued in April 2007 because it is no longer relevant for use in the industry.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of solid chromated copper arsenate and solutions of this material.
1.1.1 Test Method D 38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.  
1.2 The analytical procedures occur in the following order:  Sections Pentavalent arsenic (calculated as As2O5) 7 to 9 Copper (calculated as CuO) 10 to 13 Hexavalent chromium (calculated as CrO3) 14 to 16
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in 8.2, 12.1.2, and in accordance with the safety precautions section of Test Method D4278.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover the chemical analysis of solid chromated copper arsenate and solutions of this material.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, these test methods were withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the chemical analysis of pentachlorophenol for use in the preservative treatment of wood.  
1.1.1 Test Method D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:  Sections Total Acidity 6 and 7 Alkali-Insoluble Material 8 and 9 Freezing Point 10
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover the determination of the chemical analysis of pentachlorophenol for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, these test methods were withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers petroleum for blending with creosote conforming to Specification D390, for use in the preservative treatment of timber.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers petroleum for blending with creosote conforming to Specification D 390, for use in the preservative treatment of timber.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the moisture content in wood and is an alternative procedure for the oven drying method given in Sections 124 to 127 of Methods D143. Its use is required when the wood contains volatile oils or oil preservative. The test method also covers the determination of the quantity of creosote or creosote-base preservative in treated wood.  
1.2 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of the moisture content in wood and is an alternative procedure for the oven drying method given in Sections 124 to 127 of Methods D 143. Its use is required when the wood contains volatile oils or oil preservative. The test method also covers the determination of the quantity of creosote or creosote-base preservative in treated wood.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers chromated copper arsenate formulations expressed on the oxide basis, either in solid, paste, or solution form for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers chromated copper arsenate formulations expressed on the oxide basis, either in solid, paste, or solution form for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers acid copper chromate, either in the solid granulated form, or in solution, for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers acid copper chromate, either in the solid granulated form, or in solution, for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers high-boiling hydrocarbon solvent for preparing solutions of oil-borne preservatives such as pentachlorophenol and copper naphthenate, and which shall be composed of petroleum distillates and cosolvents, provided that the blended solvent meets the requirements of Section 3.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers high-boiling hydrocarbon solvent for preparing solutions of oil-borne preservatives such as pentachlorophenol and copper naphthenate, and which shall be composed of petroleum distillates and cosolvents.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers ammoniacal copper arsenate solution for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers ammoniacal copper arsenate solution for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover sampling of creosote, creosote-coal tar solutions, creosote-petroleum solutions, and oilborne and waterborne preservatives.  Note 1-See Specification D390, for Coal-Tar Creosote for the Preservative Treatment of Piles, Poles, and Timbers for Marine, Land, and Fresh Water Use,  Specification D391 for Creosote-Coal Tar Solution,  and Specification D1858, for Creosote-Petroleum Solution.  
1.1.1 Creosote and creosote solutions are homogeneous liquids, except for their moisture content. At atmospheric temperatures, however, part of the creosote is usually in crystalline form, and shall be heated to a temperature at which it is entirely liquid before sampling.  
1.1.1.1 When sampling creosote and creosote solutions, the object is to obtain a sample that will be representative of the water content, and the methods of sampling described are intended to accomplish that purpose.  
1.1.2 Recommended test methods are given for sampling a preservative in a liquid or solid state and in the several types of containers in which they are likely to be encountered. Creosote, creosote-coal tar, and creosote-petroleum solutions may be in the form of a liquid or semiliquid. Oilborne and waterborne preservatives may be in the solid state, in concentrated solutions, or in ready-to-use solutions.  
1.2 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover sampling of creosote, creosote-coal tar solutions, creosote-petroleum solutions, and oilborne and waterborne preservatives.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, these test methods were withdrawn with no replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the chemical analysis of commercial solutions of ammoniacal copper arsenate.  
1.1.1 Test Method D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.  
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:  Sections Ammonia (calculated as anhydrous ammonia) 5 to 7 Arsenic (calculated as As2O5) 8 to 9 Copper (calculated as CuO) 10 to 11
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover the determination of the chemical analysis of commercial solutions of ammoniacal copper arsenate.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, these test methods were withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers creosote-petroleum solution for use in the preservative treatment of timber.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers creosote-petroleum solution for use in the preservative treatment of timber.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of tar acids in creosote and creosote-coal tar solution.  
1.1.1 Test Method D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of tar acids in creosote and creosote-coal tar solution.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of solid acid copper chromate and solutions of this material.  
1.1.1 Test Method D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.  
1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:  Sections Copper (calculated as CuO) 7 to 10 Hexavalent chromium (calculated as CrO ) 11 to 13 pH of solution 14
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover the chemical analysis of solid acid copper chromate and solutions of this material.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers creosote-coal tar solution for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
1.1.1 Test Method D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers creosote-coal tar solution for use in the preservative treatment of wood.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers new coal-tar creosote, and creosote in use, for the preservative treatment of piles, poles, and timber for marine, land, and fresh water use. Test Methods D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers new coal-tar creosote, and creosote in use, for the preservative treatment of piles, poles, and timber for marine, land, and fresh water use. Test Methods D 38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.