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Copper azole treated wood safety.
Pressure treated wood has gone through a process that uses high pressure to force a solution of water and preservative agents deep into the lumber to help extend its useful lifespan.
Copper azole preservative penetrates into and remains in pressure treated wood for a long time.
Follow the safe practices listed below when working with pressure treated wood.
However some preservative may migrate from the preserved wood into surrounding soil over time and there may be incidental contact with skin during construction or use.
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Copper azole and alkaline copper quaternary treatments both contain a fungicide.
Follow the safe practices listed below when working with pressure treated wood.
Manufacturers are confident of course that these treatments pose no health or environmental problems.
However some preservative may migrate from the pressure treated wood into surrounding soil over time and there may be incidental contact with skin during construction or use.
Precautions for use continued personal protection for normal work on dry treated wood a dust mask and goggles should be worn as protection from wood dust when machining or sawing.
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Micronized copper azole penetrates into and remains in pressure treated wood for a long time.