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DESCRIPTION: This is a transparent preservative
prepared from Borax which can be used for interior or exterior
applications. It seeps quickly into the wood, protecting against
fungi and insects. It may be used to prime all types of wood
surfaces, even timber with moisture content above 20% or wood in
contact with the ground. After treatment, wood becomes slightly
brown in colour.
Note: this product does not currently comply with the Australian
Standard 2057 " Soil Treatment for Buildings UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST Subterranean Termites " The following test
reports have been published CSIRO Australia 1958 - Susceptibility
of Termites to boric acid and New Zealand Forest Service -
Toxicities of some waterborne wood preservatives to wood-destroying
fungi. It has been approved by the Institute of Building Technology
in Berlin as effective against fungi and insects.
PREPARATION: Wood surfaces must be dry and cleaned
of oily and greasy contaminants using BIO Thinner. Previous
coatings must be removed.
USE: Building frameworks, ceilings, log cabins, bee
hives, stalls, barns, windows, fence posts, garden furniture,
railings, sand boxes etc.
APPLICATION: Mix 150 grams Borax with one litre
warm water (40C). Brush, dip or spray evenly, working it well into
the grain. Large or pest infested pieces should be dipped or
sprayed. Visible surfaces should be painted with a brush. The
second coat can be applied after 24 hours drying time. Exposed
timber which is in contact with the ground must be sealed off with
a paint or varnish, to prevent rain leaching out the salt. For
posts, beams and poles prepare a solution in a drum or trench and
soak the timber for 24 hours. Two coats of BIO Timber Care polish
exterior should be applied as a top coat for exterior applications
and two coats of BIO Natural Wood Oil should be applied as a top
coat for interior applications.
For proper protection use the following quantities:
- Timber thickness less than 40 mm = 300 ml solution p.sqm.
- Timber thickness more than 40 mm = 350 ml solution p.sqm.
- For small holes from borers a 5% solution may be injected into
the holes using a syringe.
VARIATION OF USES:
Laundry: Use 1 Tablespoon of borax for each 4.5 Litres of
water for blankets, woolens, coloured fabrics, napkins and coloured
washing.
Enamelware: To maintain the sparkle on all enamelled
surfaces, refrigerators, stoves, sinks,baths,tiles ect. use 4
tablespoons of Borax to each 4.5 Litres of hot water.
Starching: Use one tablespoon of Borax to 4 tablespoonffuls
of Silver Star Starch. Prepare the starch in the usual manner, then
dissolve the Borax in a little boiling water and add to the
starch.
Borax produces a beautiful gloss and preserves the natural
texture of the fabric.
Concrete Paths: Wash with a solution of 5 tablespoons of
Borax to each 4.5 Litres of Hot Water.
Tea, Coffee and Fruit Stains: While the stain is fresh, apply
a liberal amount of powdered Borax and then rinse in Hot Water.
Borax is more soluble in Hot Water than in cold.
To wash woolens and blankets: Use a pure soap powdered Borax
and luke warm water. Take one tablespoon of powdered Borax for each
4.5 Litres of water and dissolve with the soap with the soap in hot
water. Add the Hot water to the luke warm wash water, squeeze the
suds gently through the woolens and rinse. Borax preserves the
natural softness in in woolen fabrics.
PAINTING: Treated timber may be painted when
completely dry. Before painting wash off the surplus of Borax on
the surface, otherwise surface residue may inhibit paint adhesion
or discolour the paint.
INGREDIENTS: Borax concentrate - dissolves in up to
15% in water.
CLEANING: Use water.
COVERAGE: 1 Litre covers 7-10 sqm, depending on the
absorbency of the timber.
PACKAGING: 1 kg, 10 kgs and 25 kgs.
PRECAUTION: Keep away from children. All types of
exposure are considered to be practically non-harmful. The main
effect of exposure is irritation due to the mildly corrosive nature
of borate dusts and solutions.
FIRST AID: Skin: Contact with skin may result in
mild irritation. Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and
water. Eyes: Contamination may result in mild irritation. Irrigate
with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Inhalation: Remove
victim from exposure. Ingestion: Thoroughly rinse mouth with water.
Give plenty of water to drink and induce vomiting. Seek medical
advice if effects persist.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Keep tightly sealed in a
cool and dry place at all times should be stored away from
foodstuffs. Not defined as a dangerous good by the Australian Code
for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. The product
is a scheduled poison (S5) and must therefore be stored, maintained
and used in accordance with the relevant State Poisons Act. At all
times should be stored away from foodstuffs.
DISPOSAL: Do not pour left over borax down the
drain. Unwanted borax should be brushed out on newspaper, allowed
to dry and then disposed of via domestic waste collection. Let
empty container dry out as well and dispose via recycling
program.
The preceding information was prepared by BIO Products Australia
and is given as a general guide only. Some variations may occur or
be advisable for particular conditions. The manufacturer’s
responsibility for claims arising from breach of warranty,
negligence or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the
material.
BIO WOOD PROTECTING BORAX is an environmental friendly
product.
1/08/2007
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