This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.

1. 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:

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products

D1165 Nomenclature of Commercial Hardwoods and Softwoods

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

Keywords

fungicides; lumber; mold; sapstain; test method; Discoloration; Fungal influence/resistance; Lumber; Molds; Sapstain control; Spore suspension; Surface analysis--building construction materials/insulation; Toxicity/toxicology ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 79.040 (Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber)

Citing ASTM Standards

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