BS EN 118:2013

What is BS EN 118 - Preventive action against reticulitermes species about?  

BS EN 118 is a European standard that covers the preventive action of a wood preservative. 

It specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against the reticulitermes species of European termites when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood. 

BS EN 118 is applicable to: 

• Water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active ingredients 
• Organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates 
• Organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates
• Water-soluble materials, for example, salts 

Who is BS EN 118 - Preventive action against reticulitermes species for? 

BS EN 118 on preventive action against reticulitermes species is useful for: 

• Wooden furniture manufacturers   
• Manufacturers using wood as raw materials   
• Testing laboratories   
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 118 - Preventive action against reticulitermes species?  

Preventive action against the Reticulitermes species test method is used to control wood degradation problems due to fungal rot or decay, sap stain, molds, or wood-destroying insects. 

BS EN 118 provides you with a laboratory method of test which gives a basis for the assessment of the preventive action of a wood preservative, when applied as a surface treatment, against the Reticulitermes species. 

It specifies a field test method for preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species to protect the wood from cracks, stains, decay, insect damage, and other defects that help you manufacture the wood product with quality. 

BS EN 118 exemplifies the required test method for preventive action of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species, which helps you achieve precision in terms of product functionality.

With compliance to BS EN 118, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality wood products and make sure the products consistently meet and exceed quality expectations. 

What is changed since the last update?  

BS EN 118:2013 supersedes BS EN 118:2005 which is withdrawn. 

BS EN 118:2013 deletion of the need to test specimens treated with the product free of active ingredients with respect to BS EN 118:2005.