Standard Test Method for Accelerated Evaluation of Wood Preservatives for Marine Services by Means of Small Size Specimens

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11-11-2014

Published date

30-10-1981

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	D 07
DocumentType	Test Method
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2002
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 2481 : 2005
Supersedes	ASTM D 2481 : 1981 : R1994 : EDT 1

1.1 This test method determines the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in small wood specimens exposed to a natural marine environment. It is not within the scope of this procedure to determine the retention or duration of protection for commercial size piles and timbers.

1.2 The requirements for preparing the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order:

	Section
Summary of Test Method	3
Test Specimens	5
Pretreatment Handling	6
Treatment Procedure	7
Post-Treatment Handling	8
Assembly of Test Specimens	9
Exposure	10
Inspection	11
Evaluation of Results	12
Reports	13

1.3 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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ASTM D 2481 : 1981 : R2002

Standard Test Method for Accelerated Evaluation of Wood Preservatives for Marine Services by Means of Small Size Specimens

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