Wood Preservative

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030547",
  "term": "Wood Preservative",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Any substance that, for a reasonable length of time, is effective in preventing the development and action of wood-rotting fungi, borers of various kinds, and harmful insects that deteriorate wood.\n\n2. Coating formulated and recommended to protect exposed wood from decay or insect attack, registered with the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. Section 136, et seq.).\n\n3. Wood preservative products are those that claim to control wood degradation problems due to fungal rot or decay, sapstain, molds, or wood-destroying insects. Both the treatment process and the use of treated-products can result in exposure to pesticides for both people and the environment. Most of the treatment processes and uses of treated products occur outdoors. There are wood preservatives that support a tolerance for indirect food-contact uses such as wooden crates, pallets, and stakes used to store or grow raw agriculture commodities.",
  "references": [
    "USDA National Agricultural Library Thesaurus",
    "40 CFR 59.401 (CFR 2013)",
    "Overview of Wood Preservative chemicals at https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/overview-wood-preservative-chemicals"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/wood-preservative/"
}