Is special handling required? Although termites, fungus and destructive micro-organisms detest treating chemicals, in pressure-treated wood it’s clean, emits NO fumes and is non-irritating.
The Safe Handling Information Sheet outlines specific handling tips for ProWood ACQ treated wood. An important precaution is DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD. Burning treated wood releases the chemical bond with wood cells, so dispose of scraps and sawdust with your landfill trash. Wear gloves when handling treated lumber. And always wear safety glasses and a dust mask when sawing or cutting treated lumber just as you would with untreated lumber. Top of Page How safe is ProWood ACQ treated wood? Very safe when used as directed. The preservative injected into lumber reacts with the wood substance to form an insoluble complex. It won’t evaporate or vaporize. Treated wood is clean, odorless, non-staining, and safe to work with and handle. Its locked-in protection is non-irritating to children, adults, animals and plants. The minute amounts of preservative released over time due to wear off of the product or water contact have been carefully studied.
Related Questions
- Is special handling required? Although termites, fungus and destructive micro-organisms detest treating chemicals, in pressure-treated wood it’s clean, emits NO fumes and is non-irritating.
- Sometimes my order requires special attention such as specific lot numbers for chemicals or specific shipping and handling instructions. How do I let the supplier know this?
- Do the chemicals used in treating for termites by professionals hurt the environment, pets or children ?
