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Using ProWood® Borate
Handling and Use Recommendations
Do not burn preserved wood (see Disposal section). Avoid prolonged inhalation of sawdust. When sawing, sanding, or machining wood, wear a dust mask. When power-sawing and machining wood, wear goggles. Wear gloves when working with wood. All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction. After working with the wood and before eating, drinking, toileting, and use of tobacco products, wash exposed areas thoroughly. Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse. Do not use preserved wood under circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food or animal feed. Do not use preserved wood for mulch. Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used for patios, decks, and walkways. Use fasteners and hardware as required by the building codes. Mold growth may occur on building products, including untreated or treated wood. To remove mold from a treated wood surface, mild soap and water is typically used.
Jobsite Storage and Handling
Prior to installation it is necessary to keep the borate treated products dry by covering with a waterproof wrap or storing under shelter. The borate treated product should also be kept elevated above the ground to allow for circulation. Normal exposure to weather during routine installation will not adversely affect the performance of the product.
Disposal Recommendations
ProWood Borate products which are no longer usable, such as cutoffs, broken boards, sawdust or treated wood material taken out of service, may be disposed of in landfills. Treated wood should not be burned in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces, or residential boilers.
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