Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
Scope
1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.
NOTE 1: From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:
Section
Summary of Test Method
4
Apparatus
6
Reagents
7
Wood
8
Test Fungi
9
Culture Media
10
Preparation of Inoculum
11
Preparation of Test Chambers
12
Treatment of Samples
13
Inoculation and Incubation
14
Evaluation of the Test
15
Report
16
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
