Secretary of State's guidance for the chemical treatment of timber and wood based products

Process Guidance Note 6/03(11)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2011
Secretary of State's guidance for the chemical treatment of timber and wood based products Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Process Guidance Note

Abstract

Guidance on air emission limits, emission monitoring methods appropriate techniques for the control of emissions from chemical processes for the immersion of timber in, or its impregnation with, organic solvent-based preservatives.

History

February 2011 edition. Produced in conjunction with the Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly Government. Supersedes the March 2004 edition.

Subjects

  • Surface finishes
  • Wood preservatives
  • Special subject areas
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Health and safety

Publisher History

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.

Information

NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

Accuris

We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.