Copper naphthenate - protecting America's infrastructure for over 100 years and its potential for expanded use in Canada and Europe

This paper reviews the history and use of copper naphthenate as a heavy-duty wood preservative, with a focus on use patterns within the USA and opportunities for expansion in Canada and Europe. Copper naphthenate has demonstrated efficacy to preserve and protect cellulosic and wooden items essential...

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Published in:Wood material science and engineering 2020-11, Vol.15 (6), p.368-376
Main Authors: Brient, James A., Manning, Mark J., Freeman, Mike H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Copper
Creosote
Critical infrastructure
Efficacy
Infrastructure
naphthenic acid
oil-soluble
Pentachlorophenol
Poles
preservative
Preservatives
sleepers
ties
Wood preservatives
wood protection
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Summary:This paper reviews the history and use of copper naphthenate as a heavy-duty wood preservative, with a focus on use patterns within the USA and opportunities for expansion in Canada and Europe. Copper naphthenate has demonstrated efficacy to preserve and protect cellulosic and wooden items essential to critical infrastructure and is an ideal choice for use in the replacement of pentachlorophenol and creosote where less toxic and environmentally friendlier alternatives are required.
ISSN:1748-0272
1748-0280
DOI:10.1080/17480272.2020.1837948