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BS en 00020-1-1992 (1999)
BS en 00020-1-1992 (1999)
20-1:1992
Wood preservatives —
Determination of the
protective effectiveness
against Lyctus
brunneus (Stephens) —
Part 1: Application by surface
treatment (laboratory method)
UDC 674.048.4:620.193.87
BS EN 20-1:1992
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Contents
Page
Cooperating organizations Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 20-1 3
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible Inside back cover
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references Inside back cover
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BS EN 20-1:1992
National foreword
This Part of BS EN 20 has been prepared under the direction of the Technical
Sector Board for Building and Civil Engineering and is the English language
version of EN 20-1 “Wood preservatives — Determination of the protective
effectiveness against Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) — Part 1: Application by surface
treatment (laboratory method)”, published by the European Committee for
Standardization (CEN). EN 20-1 was produced as a result of international
discussion in which the United Kingdom took an active part.
BS EN 20-1 supersedes BS 5217:1975, which is withdrawn.
It is intended that BS EN 20 will consist of the following Parts:
— Part 1: Application by surface treatment (laboratory method);
— Part 2: Application by impregnation (laboratory method).
Part 2 will be identical with EN 20-2, which is in preparation.
The principal differences between this Part of BS EN 20 and BS 5217:1975
include:
— enrichment of the test specimens with a nutrient solution;
— a change in size of the test specimens from 100 mm × 40 mm × 15 mm
to 50 mm × 25 mm × 15 mm;
— the preservative is applied by pipette to each face instead of dipping each
specimen;
— each test specimen is exposed to only four male and four female insects
instead of at least five of each;
— the use of 2-naphthol has been removed;
— the minimum time of exposure of the test specimens to the insects is
specified;
— the procedure for the examination of the test specimens has been changed;
— the conditions for assessing the validity have been changed.
CAUTION. Attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974,
and the need for ensuring that the method specified in this Part of BS EN 20 is
carried out with suitable precautions.
The procedure described in this Part of BS EN 20 is intended to be carried out by
appropriately qualified and experienced persons or other suitably trained and/or
supervised personnel. Attention is drawn to the precautions given in the
introduction, 5.2.5 and 5.3.4.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN title page, pages 2 to 14, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 20-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 1992
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
Descriptors: Wood, wood preservatives, pesticides, insecticides, protection against pests, laboratory tests, determination, effectiveness,
prevention, lyctus
English version
CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee für Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels
Foreword Contents
This Part of this European Standard has been Page
prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 38 Foreword 2
“Durability of wood and wood-based products”, the
Introduction 3
Secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
1 Scope 3
This Part of EN 20 together with EN 20-2 replaces
EN 20:1974. This Part of EN 20 is required to 2 Normative references 3
enable effectiveness assessments of preservatives 3 Definitions 3
which are intended to be applied by surface 4 Principle 3
treatment.
5 Test materials and apparatus 4
National standards identical to this European
Standard shall be published at the latest 6 Sampling 4
by 93-01-31 and conflicting national standards shall 7 Test specimens 4
be withdrawn at the latest by 93-01-31. 8 Procedure 5
This Part of this EN 20 was adopted by CEN in 9 Validity of test 7
accordance with the CEN/CENELEC Internal 10 Expression of results 7
Regulations. The following countries are bound to
implement this European Standard: Austria, 11 Test report 7
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Annex A (informative) Example of a
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, test report 9
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Annex B (informative) Technique for
Switzerland and United Kingdom. culturing Lyctus brunneus 11
Annex C (informative) Principal
parasites and predators of Lyctus 13
Annex D (informative) Bibliography 14
Figure B.1 — Checking for the presence
of sufficient starch content in European
oak using Lugol reagent — sufficient
starch content 11
Figure B.2 — Checking for the presence
of sufficient starch content in European
oak using Lugol reagent — insufficient
starch content 12
Figure B.3 — Last ventral segment of
the abdomen of Lyctus brunneus for
the identification of sex 13
Table A.1 — Results 10
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5 Test materials and apparatus 5.3.3 Drying chamber, well ventilated, controlled
at (30 ± 2 ) °C.
5.1 Biological material
5.3.4 Laboratory work area, well ventilated, where
Lyctus brunneus (Stephens), insects emerged from treatment of the test specimens is carried out.
cultures not more than 48 h before use in the test,
reared for at least two generations on non-enriched CAUTION. It is essential to follow safety procedures
oak or no more than three generations on enriched for handling flammable and toxic materials. Avoid
oak. excessive exposure of operators to solvents or their
vapours.
NOTE The culturing of Lyctus brunneus requires care in order
to obtain a regular supply of adults which have not already laid 5.3.5 Testing chamber, with conditions identical to
eggs. The culturing technique, which experience has shown to be those of the culturing chamber (see 5.3.1).
suitable, is described in Annex B.
5.3.6 Vacuum vessel(s), fitted with stopcocks.
5.2 Products and reagents
5.3.7 Vacuum pump, fitted with a pressure gauge
5.2.1 Paraffin wax, for sealing the relevant surfaces and capable of maintaining a pressure of 700 Pa1).
of specimens to be treated with solutions in which
5.3.8 Weights, to provide ballast for the test
water is the continuous phase.
specimens. The weights shall not react with any
NOTE Paraffin wax with a setting point of 52 °C to 54 °C has
been found suitable.
materials with which they come into contact during
the test.
5.2.2 Gelatin, for sealing the relevant surfaces of
specimens to be treated with solutions in which an 5.3.9 Pipettes, of type specified in ISO 835, Part 1,
organic solvent is the continuous phase. Class B: graduated pipette with no waiting time.
Capacity 1 ml with an accuracy of ± 0,01 ml.
5.2.3 Paste, for securing filter paper. The paste shall
be starch-free, non-toxic to Lyctus and insoluble in 5.3.10 Safety equipment and protective clothing,
the product under test. appropriate for the test product and the test solvent,
NOTE Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, food grade, has been
to ensure the safety of the operator.
found suitable. 5.3.11 Test containers, suitable for holding the test
5.2.4 Water, complying with grade 3 of ISO 3696. specimens and of material resistant to the solvents
5.2.5 Solvent or diluent, a volatile liquid that will used.
dissolve or dilute the preservative but does not leave NOTE Jars of approximately 60 mm diameter and 100 mm
height have been found to be suitable.
a residue in the wood at the end of the
post-treatment conditioning period that has a toxic 5.3.12 Ordinary laboratory equipment, including a
effect on the insects. balance capable of weighing to an accuracy of 0,01 g.
CAUTION. Do not use benzene or other solvents 5.3.13 X-ray apparatus, (optional) with tungsten
which pose a health risk. target and beryllium window, with voltage and
current continuously variable in the ranges:
5.2.6 Peptone, prepared as an enzymatic
hydrolysate of meat. Voltage: 10 kV to 50 kV,
5.2.7 D(+) glucose Current: 0 mA to 15 mA.
5.2.8 Filter paper ordinary quality, medium-fast
6 Sampling
grade
5.2.9 Fine cloth of cotton or linen, with a mesh The sample of preservative shall be representative
aperture of less than 0,3 mm. of the product to be tested. Samples shall be stored
and handled in accordance with any written
5.3 Apparatus recommendations from the supplier.
5.3.1 Culturing chamber, with air circulation, NOTE For the sampling of preservatives from bulk supplies,
controlled at (26 ± 1) °C, and at relative the procedure given in EN 212 should be used.
humidity (75 ± 5) %.
5.3.2 Conditioning chamber, well ventilated,
7 Test specimens
controlled at (20 ± 2) °C and relative 7.1 Species of wood
humidity (65 ± 5) %. The test shall be carried out on European oak. This
NOTE The conditioning of specimens may be carried out in the shall comprise sessile oak, Quercus petraea
laboratory work area (see 5.3.4) provided that this has the
conditions specified for the conditioning chamber (see 5.3.2).
(Mattuschka) Lieblin, and pedunculate oak,
Quercus robur Linnaeus.
1)
100 Pa = 1 mbar
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2)
As determined in accordance with ISO 3130.
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8.3.1.2 For tests with preservative solutions in In the laboratory work area (5.3.4), using the
which the continuous phase is an organic solvent, pipette (5.3.9) apply the calculated volume or mass
that dissolves paraffin wax, use the gelatin (5.2.2): of the treatment solution (8.3.2.1) to each of the
apply the first coat with an aqueous solution unsealed faces as uniformly as possible. Apply the
of 200 g/1 at 40 °C, then after a minimum of 8 h of treatment solution to each unsealed face whilst
drying, apply two further coats of an aqueous keeping that face in a horizontal and upward facing
solution of 300 g/1 at 50 °C. Condition the sealed position. Allow any surface liquid to be absorbed
specimens in the conditioning chamber (5.3.2) for at into each face before treating the next face.
least one day. NOTE 3 If the required quantity cannot be applied in one
application the treatment solution may be applied in successive
8.3.2 Treatment of test specimens applications at appropriately close intervals so as to avoid
8.3.2.1 Preparation of treatment solution solidification of any substances hindering the penetration of the
subsequent applications.
8.3.2.1.1 Solid preservatives From the quantity of treatment solution applied to
— water-soluble preservatives: each unsealed face of each treated test specimen,
Dissolve the preservative in the water (5.2.4) to the determine and record the application rate in grams
required concentration, or to a series of per square metre or millilitres per square metre of
concentrations if toxic values are to be determined. the treated test specimens.
— non water-soluble preservatives: Treat the control specimens (7.5. c) in an identical
manner using solvent or diluent (5.2.4 or 5.2.5) if
Dissolve the preservative in an appropriate
solvent or diluent are used in the preparation of the
solvent (5.2.5) to the required concentration, or to a
treatment solution.
series of concentrations if toxic values are to be
determined. 8.4 Drying and conditioning of the test
specimens after treatment
8.3.2.1.2 Liquid preservatives
If the end-sealing has been damaged before or after
If appropriate, use the preservative without further
treatment, reject the test specimens concerned from
preparation other than any necessary stirring. If it
the tests.
is a concentrate, or if toxic values are to be
determined, dilute the preservative with the diluent After treatment, condition the specimens for four
to the required working concentration, using the weeks in the environment specified for the
procedure specified by the manufacturer. All conditioning chamber (5.3.2). Arrange the
treatment solutions shall be freshly prepared. specimens on their narrow faces, resting on glass
rods, not touching one another. Invert the
8.3.2.1.3 Toxic values specimens twice a week.
If toxic values are to be determined, prepare a series Any ageing procedure carried out on test specimens
of at least five concentrations by mass, distributed shall be carried out after completion of conditioning.
evenly about the expected toxic values. A solvent or
NOTE Ageing procedures which remove any of the added
diluent control, i.e. treatment at concentration = 0, nutrient should not be used.
shall also be used. If the approximate toxic values
Before exposing the test specimens to the insects,
are unknown, the concentrations shall form a
condition all the test specimens for one week in the
widely spaced geometric progression for a first test
testing chamber (5.3.5).
and a more closely spaced geometric or arithmetic
progression for subsequent tests. 8.5 Exposure of the test specimens to the
insects
All treatment solutions shall be freshly prepared.
Subject the test specimens to insect attack as
8.3.2.2 Application of the treatment solution
follows.
Determine the actual area of each unsealed surface
For each test specimen:
to be treated taking into account any possible
encroachment of the sealing compound. — fix a with the paste (5.2.3) a disc of filter paper
to the bottom inner surface of a test
NOTE 1 The areas to be treated are respectively 12,5 cm2 for
larger faces and 7,5 cm2 for smaller faces. container (5.3.11). Place one test specimen in the
Determine the volumes or masses of the treatment container and add four male insects and four
solution (8.3.2.1) to be applied to each unsealed face female insects (5.1);
to give the application rate specified by the supplier. — close securely the container with a disc of filter
NOTE 2 The quantity of treatment solution to be applied paper (5.2.8) and adhesive tape or with the fine
should be realistic in view of the field of application and the cloth (5.2.9).
manufacturer’s instructions. Normally the quantity should not
exceed 100 g/m2.
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8.6 Conditions and duration of test The toxic values of a preservative product are
Place the containers containing the test specimens expressed as the following two loadings:
and insects in the testing chamber (5.3.5). — the mean mass or volume of preservative
NOTE 1 After 1, 2, 7 and 14 days the number of beetles that retained per unit area in the set of test specimens
have been knocked down may be counted and recorded. treated with the lowest concentration of the
On each working day, remove the dead adult from product in the series in which no exit holes or live
the test containers. The minimum duration of the insects are found in all of the test specimens at
test shall be 20 weeks after insertion of the beetles. the end of the test;
NOTE 2 If beetles emerge from treated specimens earlier, the — the mean mass or volume of preservative per
test may regarded as finished. unit area in the set of test specimens treated with
8.7 Examination of the test specimens the next lowest concentration of the product in
NOTE For laboratories possessing X-ray apparatus, an X-ray of the series in which exit holes or live insects are
all the specimens can be taken 10 weeks after inspection of the found in all of the test specimens at the end of the
beetles to check the presence and state of advance of any larval test.
development.
Express these toxic values as grams or millilitres of
At the end of the test determine and record the
preservative per square metre of treated wood
following values for each test specimen:
surface (see 8.3.2.2), and also state the
— the number of emerged adult insects; corresponding concentrations of the preservative in
— the number of exit holes. the solvent or diluent.
Split each test specimen longitudinally into strips
approximately 5 mm thick. Strike the strips firmly 11 Test report
onto a sheet of filter paper (5.2.8) on a hard surface The test report shall include at least the following
to extract the insects. (see also Annex A for an example):
Count and record the number of larvae, pupae and a) the number and date of this Part of this
adult beetles and their state (alive or dead) for each European Standard;
test specimen. b) the name of the supplier of the preservative
under test;
9 Validity of test
c) the specific and unique name or code of the
The results shall be accepted as valid provided that preservative tested, with an indication of
for each control specimen (including solvent/diluent whether or not the composition has been
controls if appropriate) the following three declared;
conditions are met:
d) the name and concentration of active
a) at least 20 insects (larvae, pupae and adult insecticide;
beetles) are recovered;
e) if relevant the solvent or diluent used;
b) 85 % of the insects present in each specimen f) the species of wood used;
are living; and
g) the date of impregnation of the test specimens
c) adults have started to emerge at the time of the
with the nutrient solution;
final examination.
h) the date of the application of the preservative;
10 Expression of results i) where relevant, the concentration(s) of the
preservative expressed as a percentage by mass;
10.1 Assessment of the protective effectiveness
j) for each test specimen treated:
The protective effectiveness shall be assessed in the
terms recorded in the 8.7. — the mass of solution absorbed, in grams;
10.2 Toxic values — the corresponding quantity, in grams or
millilitres per square metre, of the
If a range of concentrations of product are tested the preservative under test, per unit of surface
results shall be expressed as toxic values. area;
k) the method of drying the test specimens;
l) any ageing procedures carried out, specifying
the type, conditions and duration, with possible
reference to a standard;
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m) the date when the test specimens were q) the name of the organization responsible for
exposed to beetles; the test report and the date of completion of the
n) the date(s) of examination of the test test;
specimens; r) the name and signature of officer(s) in charge
o) the results of the examination of the treated of testing;
specimens and control test specimens: s) the following note:
— number of adult beetles emerged from the “The interpretation and the practical conclusions
wood; that can be drawn from this test report demand a
— number of exit holes; specialized knowledge of the subject of wood
preservation and, for this reason, this test report
— number of beetles found, dividing them into:
cannot of itself constitute an approval
living (i) adult beetles, (ii) larvae and (iii) certificate.”
pupae;
The test report shall list any variation from the
dead (i) adult beetles, (ii) larvae and (iii) described test method and any factors that may
pupae; have influenced the results.
p) if determined, the toxic values; It may include any optional oberservations made,
for example X-ray examination (8.7).
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Annex A (informative)
Example of a test report
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Test specimen Loading of Loading of Number (X) of Emergence Number and state of insects after splitting of
identification preservative nutrient beetles dead or specimens
g/m2 solution/specimen knock-down
(g) after (in days) First Number Number Living Dead
insects of exit of
emerge holes beetles Adult Pupae Larvae Adult Pupae Larvae
after emerged beetles beetles
1 2 7 14 (in
weeks)
Annex B (informative)
Technique for culturing Lyctus brunneus
B.1 Introduction
The culturing of Lyctus brunneus requires care if adults that have not already oviposited are to be obtained
at regular intervals.
The normal life cycle of Lyctus brunneus from the egg to adult takes one or two years in the open air, and
the adults normally emerge from June to August. This period can be reduced to between 12 weeks
and 16 weeks at between 25 °C and 27 °C and between 70 % and 75 % relative humidity, when a constant
supply of beetles can be obtained under these conditions.
B.2 Wood
Collect freshly-felled oak branchwood in autumn or early winter and test to ensure adequate starch
content. To check the presence of starch in the wood, prepare a planed surface as close as possible to the
radial plane and wet this surface, with a few drops of Lugol reagent3). After a few minutes, the grains of
starch stained blue-black are clearly visible with a binocular microscope. Only specimens containing
sufficient starch are suitable for culturing (see Figure B.1 and Figure B.2 giving an example of sufficient
and insufficient starch contents respectively).
The starch content of oak is highest in autumn and early in winter (September to January) but starch
reserves are low if the tree has fruited abundantly. If possible, trees should be selected which have not
given an abundant acorn crop the previous summer.
After removing the bark from the wood, cut it into short billets; if necessary, split them into pieces and
rapidly dry them to about 15 % (m/m) moisture content by, for example, stacking them in open piles indoors
in the draught of a fan.
Store these pieces in an airtight container, in unheated premises, until required for use. The storage period
should not exceed 2 years.
If it is difficult to obtain a supply of suitable oak for normal culturing, it is possible to enrich the sapwood
as indicated in 8.1. However, to comply with this Part of EN 20 it is essential to collect insects cultured for
at least two generations on non-enriched oak or no more than three generations on enriched oak.
Figure B.1 — Checking for the presence of sufficient starch content in European oak using
Lugol reagent — sufficient starch content
3) Dissolve 2 g of potassium iodide in 10 ml of water, then dissolve 1 g of iodine in this solution and make up to 200 ml with
water.
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Figure B.2 — Checking for the presence of sufficient starch content in European oak using
Lugol reagent — insufficient starch content
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Annex C (informative)
Principal parasites and predators of Lyctus
C.1 Mites
Parasitic mites, Pyemotes spp and Acarophenax spp, can be very troublesome when testing with Lyctus
brunneus, especially in conditions of artificial incubation. These mites are often found in wood which is
naturally infested with Lyctus and it is essential not to introduce such wood into the test environments.
Mites may also be carried on the Lyctus beetles themselves.
C.2 Insects
Among the insects that may be accidentally introduced are the following:
COLEOPTERA
Carnivorous both to the adult and larval stages ì Corynetes coeruleus (de Geer)
Cleridae í Tarsostenus univittatus (Rossi)
î
HYMENOPTERA
Attack larvae causing paralysis ì Bethylidae, Scleroderma domesticum (Latreille)
í Braconidae, Spathius exarator (Linnaeus)
î Chalcididae, Theocolax formiciformis (Westwood)
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Annex D (informative)
Bibliography
EN 73:1988, Wood preservatives — Accelerated ageing tests of treated wood prior to biological testing —
Evaporative ageing procedure.
EN 212:1986, Wood preservatives — Guide to sampling and preparation of wood preservatives and treated
timber for analysis.
ISO 3130:1975, Wood — Determination of moisture content for physical and mechanical tests.
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The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard, through subcommittees and
panels:
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