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ASTM D 4445 : 2010 : R2019

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Test Method for Fungicides for Controlling Sapstain and Mold on Unseasoned Lumber (Laboratory Method)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

25-05-2023

Superseded by

ASTM D 4445 : 2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-09-2019

$122.77
Including GST where applicable

Committee
D 07
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1This (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.

1.2The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:

Section

Summary of Test Method

4

Apparatus

6

Reagents

7

Wood

8

Test Fungi

9

Culture Media

10

Preparation of Inoculum

11

Preparation of Test Chambers

12

Treatment of Samples

13

Inoculation and Incubation

14

Evaluation of the Test

15

Report

16

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E 3152 : 2018 Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices Available for Determining Antifungal Activity on Natural or Synthetic Substrates Treated with Antimicrobial Agents
ASTM E 3152 : 2023 Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices Available for Determining Antifungal Activity on Natural or Synthetic Substrates Treated with Antimicrobial Agents

ASTM D 9 : 2020 Standard Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products
ASTM D 1193 : 1977 : R1983 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D 1165 : 2018 Standard Nomenclature of Commercial Hardwoods and Softwoods

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