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Synergistic combination of fungicides to protect wood and wood-based products from fungal decay, mold and mildew damage

US6416789B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2001
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/11
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A wood treatment material having a synergistic combination of fungicides including boron-containing compounds, organo-iodine compounds and amine-oxides is provided. This combination is shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with this combination. Also provided is wood treated by this combination, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

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