Wespine Blue: Technical Attributes
What is Wespine Blue?
Wespine Blue is a new generation treatment to protect framing timber against
insect attack that can be applied at a sawmill using an in-line treatment plant.
The active ingredient is bifenthrin which has a long track record in wood protection.
Wespine Blue is applied as an envelope to timber in its final shape and form.
Wespine Blue is applied in line by a spray unit in a controlled and audited process.
Does Wespine Blue Work?
Comprehensive testing and mill trials have confirmed that Wespine Blue is
effective in creating a envelope treatment zone around radiata and pinaster pine
framing timber. Extensive field trials carried out by the CSIRO and Department of
Primary Industries (DPI) in Queensland in accordance with established industry protocols have
confirmed Wespine Blue is highly effective in protecting timber against the
common economically important species of termites in Australia, as well as borers
including the European House Borer.
Where Can Wespine Blue Be Used?
The trials carried out by CSIRO and Queensland's DPI have confirmed that timber
treated with Wespine Blue is protected against all common pest species of
termites in Australia except Mastotermes darwiniensis. This means that Wespine
Blue treated timber will be deemed to be termite resistant south of the
Tropic of Capricorn.
Where is Wespine Blue Approved?
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approval for Wespine
Blue was granted February 2003. AS 1604 Timber Utilisation Marketing Act
(QLD) Timber Marketing Act (NSW). Timber
that is approved for hazard level 2 or higher under AS1604 is deemed to be a
termite resistant building material according the Building Code of Australia
and AS3660.1 - Termite management - New building work.
Are There Occupational Health and Safety Issues?
Wespine Blue has been approved by the government regulator, state timber marketing acts and
Austarlian standards for its use as a termite and borer resistant material.
This approval includes safety when used as intended. Precautions include using simple protective
measures that should be used when handling and using timber based materials.
Are there any Environmental Issues with Wespine Blue?
Timber from managed plantation resources has a positive net
environmental profile compared to most other building materials.
More information: www.watimberframing.net.au
. Wespine Blue treatment is low hazard.
Low Chemical Use
The envelope treatment pattern and the formulation of Wespine Blue means
that the least possible amount of man made chemicals and energy are required
consistent with the desirable goal of providing long term protection to building
timber against termites.
Waste Handling
Wespine Blue does not result in hazardous or intractable wastes. Independent
reports are available that review waste handling and end of service disposal.
Combustion products are similar to that of untreated timber.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
The solution used to treat Wespine Blue is over 90% water with the active ingredient contained in solution.
When sprayed onto the timber and allowed to evaporate the VOC potential is negligable
Quality Assurance Management With Wespine Blue?
Wespine Blue treatment is backed by a quality assurance scheme and a consumer guarantee.
What Product Warranty is Offered?
Osmose support Wespine Blue customers with a conditional guarantee on the treated timber against structural failure
due to termites or European House Borers for 25 years.
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