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ANTISAPSTAIN [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Treatment of Wood
  • Pollutants
CONT

Antisapstains are chemicals used to protect export lumber from decay and discoloration caused by the growth of fungus and molds on freshly cut softwoods. These chemicals can be acutely toxic to fish and other organisms.

CONT

Antisapstain Chemical Waste Control Regulation. Waste Management Act. B.C. Reg. 300/90. O.C. 1289/90. Deposited August 31, 1990. ... 1. (1) In this regulation "antisapstain chemical" means chlorophenol,2-(thiocyanomethylthio) benzothiazole (TCMTB), copper-8-quinolinolate (Cu-8), 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC) and didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) ...

OBS

The principal fungus stains are usually referred to as "sap stain" or "blue stain".

OBS

sapwood [abbr. sap]: the younger softer living or physiologically active outer portion of wood that lies between the cambium and the heartwood ...

Key term(s)
  • anti-sapstain
  • antisap stain
  • anti-sap stain

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des bois
  • Agents de pollution
CONT

Les produits anti-tache de sève sont des produits chimiques utilisés pour protéger le bois de construction destiné à l'exportation contre la pourriture et la décoloration causées par la croissance de champignons et moisissures sur les bois tendres qui viennent d'être coupés. Ces produits chimiques peuvent être extrêmement toxiques pour les poissons et autres organismes.

CONT

Le pesticide Busan 30WB est un produit chimique anti-tache de sève utilisé dans l'industrie du bois pour prévenir l'altération de la couleur du bois non séché à l'étuve, qui est causée par des champignons.

CONT

Mesure et évaluation de l'incidence toxicologique de l'exposition dermique à des composés anti-tache colorée de l'aubier, subventionné par un consortium industriel.

CONT

Beaucoup plus de produits chimiques anti-tache de sève sont utilisés en C.-B. [...]

OBS

aubier : partie tendre et blanchâtre qui se forme chaque année entre le bois dur (cœur) et l'écorce d'un arbre, et où circule la sève.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Treatment of Wood
OBS

The Antisapstain Chemical Waste Control Regulation under the B.C. Waste Management Act provides limits on release into the environment of chlorophenol, TCMTB, and copper-8. ... These compounds, used to control sapstain fungi in wood products, are toxic to fish and aquatic life, and have been detected at hazardous levels in discharges to British Columbia waters.

Key term(s)
  • chemical waste
  • waste control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Traitement des bois

Spanish

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