BS EN 49-1:2016

What is BS EN 49-1 - Wood preservatives effectiveness against Anobium punctatum about?  

BS EN 49-1 is the first part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to wood preservatives. 

BS EN 49-1 specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infestation by Anobium punctatum (De Geer) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood. 

This method is applicable to: 

• Water-insoluble chemicals that are being studied as active insecticides 
• 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 49-1 - Wood preservatives effectiveness against Anobium punctatum for?  

BS EN 49-1 on the determination of the protective effectiveness against Anobium punctatum (De Geer) by egg-laying and larval survival is useful for:  

• Wooden furniture manufacturers   
• Manufacturers using wood as raw materials   
• Wooden products suppliers  
• Testing laboratories of wood preservatives 
• Quality control personnel   
• Health and safety department 

Why should you use BS EN 49-1 - Wood preservatives effectiveness against Anobium punctatum?  

BS EN 49-1 describes a laboratory method of testing which gives a basis for assessment of the effectiveness of a wood preservative, when applied as a surface treatment, against Anobium punctatum. This will help you to determine the concentration at which the product prevents the development of infestation from egg-laying.  

BS EN 49-1 aid to take suitable precautions to isolate and separate, as far as possible, operations involving chemical products, other products, treated wood, laboratory apparatus and clothing with suitable precautions to use of separate rooms, areas within rooms, extraction facilities, conditioning chambers and special training for personnel. 

Briefly, you can use BS EN 49-1 with formulations ready for use wood preservatives. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

 BS EN 49-1:2016 supersedes BS EN 49-1:2005 which is withdrawn. 

Significant technical differences between BS EN 49-1:2016 and EN 49-1:2005 are as follows: 

• Generalization of material for preparing the egg-laying zones 
• Introduction of new harmonized specifications for wood quality