Guidance Note 08/2017 Use of creosote and creosote-treated timber
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Explores the requirements of EC regulation and how it is implemented in the UK as the REACH enforcement regulations 2008. SI 2008/2852. Looks at composition, sale and use of creosote for non-pressure application and for industrial use in vacuum pressure plants, and supplying/using and disposing of creosoted timber.
Document History
Superseded by Version 9/2018. Supersedes: Publication W11 Use of creosote and creosote-treated timber (WPA, 2011). Version 8/2017.
Publisher Information
Wood Protection Association
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is a not-for-profit timber trade organisation. The WPA champions and provides advice on industrial wood treatment technologies that enhance the performance of softwood products. Covering: preservative treatments, wood modification and factory applied flame retardant treatments.
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