BS EN 117:2023 - TC

This standard BS EN 117:2023 - TC Tracked Changes. Wood preservatives. Determination of toxic values against Reticulitermes species (European termites) (Laboratory method) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.50 Wood-protecting chemicals

This document specifies a method for the determination of the toxic values of a wood preservative against the Reticulitermes species of European termites. This method is applicable to: - water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; - organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; and - water-soluble materials, for example salts. NOTE This method can be used in conjunction with an ageing procedure, for example EN 73 or EN 84.