BS EN 46-2:2016

This standard BS EN 46-2:2016 Wood preservatives. Determination of the preventive action against recently hatched larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.50 Wood-protecting chemicals

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against eggs of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.

This method is applicable to:

• water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides;

• organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates;

• organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or

• water-soluble materials, for example salts.

The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.