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    WOOD-BLISS CONCENTRATED WOOD PRESERVATIVE

    Technical Information Sheet

    Characteristics

    Wood-Bliss is a concentrated, water-soluble wood preservative that is free from solvents or pesticides and is effective against both insect and plant pest, especially against termite attack. It also strengthens the wood and acts as a fire retardant. It emits no chemicals, has a neutral smell and can reduce toxic emissions from the wood itself. Wood-Bliss meets European standards EN 46 against insect pests (longhorn) and EN 113 against rot. Its effectiveness against termites was tested and confirmed by the Mississippi Forest Products Laboratory (US); its fire retardant properties by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (US). Wood-Bliss reduces the emission of wood toxins (it binds any toxins present in the timber) and emits only water, as was tested and confirmed by the University of Hamburg-Harburg.

    Wood-Bliss changes the walls of the wood cells by way of a mineral silification process. This means that pests are no longer able to recognize or eat the wood to the depth of penetration by Wood-Bliss; In addition, the timber is hardened and made less susceptible to fire. The very alkaline silification process kills any moulds present in the wood by destroying their cell structures. Insects in the timber are immobilized and killed, and the silification of the wood surface prevents re-infestation. The wood is also hardened and made less susceptible to fire damage

    Ingredients Water, cellulose, Xanthan (polysaccharide), vegetable oils, potash, silicates, plant colours, natural resins, lignin, silicic acids, wood sugar, natural tree acids.
    Application Wood-Bliss is used for preventive and curative wood preservation and for hardening the wood surface. Effective against insect and plant pests (including termites). Wood-Bliss can be safely used in places where food is stored and where it would come into contact with people with allergies, sick people, babies and animals (e.g. bees, horses).
    Directions for use Before using Wood-Bliss, mix one part of the concentrate (stir well before using) with three parts of water and mix thoroughly. It can be applied by brush, roller, and dipping or pressure treatment, depending on what is being treated. ALWAYS APPLY TWO COATS, but the first coat must be fully dry before applying the next one. To treat woodworm effectively, inject into the bore holes. Excessive use of the preservative or a chemical reaction with some kinds of timber can cause slight staining, but the stains are easily brushed or sanded off or covered with paint. Until Wood-Bliss has fully hardened (after approximately 6 weeks) it can still be washed out, so do not leave treated wood outside without proper cover. Important: Hardwoods and timbers with strong tannin content (e.g. oak) will discolour. The second coat of Wood-Bliss can only be applied once the wood moisture is below 20%. Do not use implements made from aluminium or zinc. Make sure all glass panelling, aluminium and zinc are protected before starting the treatment. Do not use below 5° C. When used against moulds or rot, apply in the same way as conventional products. It is essential that all sources of dampness are eliminated, otherwise effective treatment is impossible. Wood-Bliss cannot restore rotten timber. When used on visible surfaces like furniture and pieces of art, make sure to do a test first on the least obvious spot. Important: Make sure to ventilate well when working with the product and while it is drying!
    Drying With an average temperature of 20°C and relative air moisture of 60%, the second layer of Wood-Bliss can be applied after 24 hours.
    Coverage Depending on the absorbency and roughness of the wood, 1 litre of undiluted Wood-Bliss will cover approx. 40 m². In case of old, damaged wood and rough building timber, there is more wood surface, which will require more material or an extraDepending on the absorbency and roughness of the wood, 1 litre of diluted Wood-Bliss will cover approx. 40 m2. In case of old, damaged wood and rough building timber, there is more wood surface, which will require more material or an extra coat. Wood Bliss undiluted will cover approx 10-12m2 per litre. coat.
    Cleaning of
    implements    		 Clean with water and soap immediately after use.
    Storage

    Keep in a cool dry place and close well. Put remains into smaller container and close well.
    Safety Precautions

    Wood-Bliss in solution is alkaline (after drying, the product is PH neutral) and will irritate the skin. Please wear gloves and protective goggles while using the product. When in contact with skin or eyes as well as with glass, metal, wood, paint and other surfaces susceptible to alkaline substances, wash immediately with copious amounts of water. When in contact with the eyes, consult a doctor. Keep away from children. Do not flush undiluted Wood-Bliss down sink or toilet. The raw materials used can cause a smell that is typical of the product!
    Disposal Ask advice about quantities to prevent leftovers. Clean out containers and take to a recycling centre or use again. Dried-out leftovers can be disposed of with your household rubbish
    Notes

    The technical information on this data sheet was provided by Biofa. If the situation requires you to deviate from it, please contact Mike Wye & Associates (01409 281644). This data sheet supersedes all previous technical information.
    Last amendment 02/10/07

     

  •   NAHOS WOOD BLISS BORAX WOOD TREATMENT
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    Use of the product:      
    For internal use X X X
    For external use X¹ X¹

    Suitable for use in

    • Rooms used for food storage
    • Rooms used by children, those suffering from allergies or the sick
    • Structures where livestock is kept e.g. bees, cattle etc
    		X X
    Furniture, inside fittings, wooden floors etc X
    Wood frames X X X
    Half timbered houses X X
    Prevention:
    Against pests X X X
    Against fungi and moulds X X X
     
    Curative effect:
    Against death-watch beetle and similar insects X X
    Against capricorn beetles and other insects X
    Against bluing of wood X
     
    Effective against termites:
    Preventive and curative X
     
    Fire Susceptibility:
    Delays wood ignition X X X
    Fire Retardant X²
           
    Other Characteristics:
    Strengthening of damaged wood X X
    Furniture and antiques restoration X
    Possible discoloration of the wood due to the alkaline content of product (especially prevalent on woods with a strong tannin content e.g. oak) X
           
    Standards:
    DIN 68800/3 (insect preventive and fungicide) X
    EN 46 prevents capricorn beetle X
    EN 113 (preventative for fungus and moulds) X
    Tested as being effective against termites X
    Tested as being effective as a fire retardant X
           
    ¹ Only when covered by a pigmented finishing product.
    ² If used as a pure undiluted product.

     

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