Logo

ASTM D4445-03

Historical Revision

Standard Test Method for Fungicides for Controlling Sapstain and Mold on Unseasoned Lumber (Laboratory Method)

$73.00

$73.00

$131.40


Sub Total (1 Item(s))

$ 0.00

Estimated Shipping

$ 0.00

Total (Pre-Tax)

$ 0.00


...

1.1 This (laboratory) method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.

Note 1—From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.

1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:

Section
Summary of Method3
Apparatus5
Reagents6
Wood7
Test Fungi8
Culture Media9
Preparation of Inoculum10
Preparation of Test Chambers11
Treatment of Samples12
Inoculation and Incubation13
Evaluation of the Test14
Report15

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


This method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D4445
Publication Date April 10, 2003
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 03
Supercedes
Committee D07.06
Publish Date Document Id Type View
April 15, 2023 D4445-23 Revision
March 1, 2010 D4445-10 Revision
Nov. 1, 2009 D4445-09A Revision
Sept. 15, 2009 D4445-09 Revision
April 10, 2003 D4445-03 Revision
Sept. 10, 1996 D4445-91R96E01 Revision
July 1, 2019 D4445-10R19 Reaffirmation
Nov. 1, 2015 D4445-10R15 Reaffirmation