Journal article
Performance of an Encapsulated Chloropicrin System for Remedial Treatment of Utility Poles
Forest Products Journal, Vol.68(3), pp.281-285
2018
Abstract
Chloropicrin remains one of the most effective fumigants for arresting internal decay in large timber structures, but it can be difficult to handle. The potential for encapsulating chloropicrin to improve application safety and control the release rate was investigated in Douglas-fir poles. A quick-release ampule resulted in chloropicrin levels that were similar to those found with a similar amount of liquid chloropicrin, whereas moderate- and slow-release ampules resulted in proportionally less chloropicrin in the wood over a 4-year period, but levels were still well above the protective threshold. The results suggest that encapsulated chloropicrin improved handling safety without reducing performance. Further monitoring is planned.
Details
- Title
- Performance of an Encapsulated Chloropicrin System for Remedial Treatment of Utility Poles
- Authors
- Matthew Konkler (Author) - Oregon State UniversityGuy G Helsing (Author)Jeffrey J. Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University
- Publication details
- Forest Products Journal, Vol.68(3), pp.281-285
- Audience
- Trade
- Publisher
- Forest Products Society
- DOI
- 10.13073/FPJ-D-18-00020
- ISSN
- 2376-9637
- Organisation Unit
- Forest Research Institute; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99613208602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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