BIOCIDES
The application of this technique allowed us to identify a highly effective combination of actives in the development of Tanasote S40 . It is the first wood preservative to make use of a new class of actives , succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors , and also incorporates Arxada ’ s own DDACarbonate quaternary ammonium compound . For the development of a long-lasting , robust industrial wood preservative , these active ingredients are incorporated into a specific heavy oil carrier system , allowing the active ingredients to disperse within the timber to offer protection over many decades in service , as well as water repellence that adds to the longterm performance . This mobility within the timber is similar to that of creosote and compliments the intrinsic activity of the biocides .
Bulk storage tanks for Tanasote S40 being installed at Arxada ’ s site at Huddersfield , UK
Oxford Nanopore GridION metagenomics equipment
Future-proofed biocidal products
The BPR came into force across Europe in 2012 , with the purpose of improving the free movement of biocidal products within the EU , while also ensuring a high level of protection of both human and animal health , and the environment . BPR authorisation is an extremely thorough risk assessment of the active ingredients , the formulated product and the treated article . The BPR requires years of rigorous testing , analysis , and assessment . In order to satisfy the requirements of the BPR , Arxada ’ s product development scientists work closely with their highly trained and experienced regulatory team . All of the active ingredients used in Tanasote S40 are approved for wood preservative use in Europe , with no exclusion criteria met and no candidates for substitution . The product itself has passed all necessary risk assessments of the BPR for the treatment of timbers to be used in above-ground ( Use Class 3 ) and in-ground ( Use Class 4 ) industrial heavy duty applications ,
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