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What is CCA Pressure Treated Wood?
Wood products that have been preserved from rot and insect
infestation by using CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate). The
CCA preservative is a formulation of chromated copper arsenate,
a formulation found to be highly effective as a wood preservative.
Each of the three elements in CCA is important to its overall
performance. |
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How is Pressure Treated Wood used?
As of 1/1/2004 CCA wood products are to be used for marine,
industrial, or highway applications in accordance with
AWPA Standards. Most residential use of CCA has been discontinued.
Please view our Helpful
Guide to CCA Changes for more information. Alternative
treating formulations are available for residential
uses. Please call us.
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Is CCA treated wood safe?
CCA treated wood has been in use more than 60 years. During
that time we know of no serious health problem to a human
or pet. CCA treated wood has been extensively reviewed by
the US Environmental Protection
Agency. Numerous other governmental,
academic and industry sources throughout the world have performed
investigations and agree with EPA that the product benefits
far outweigh any minimal risks associated with its use.
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How does CCA treated wood help preserve the environment?
Because the life of wood products is extended 10 to 20 times
by the pressure treating process, it is not necessary to
deplete valuable timber resources for construction purposes. |
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Is it O.K. for my children to play or run barefoot on treated
playground equipment or decks?
Yes. Alternative treatments are available for applications
where children will be present. If you have questions please
feel free to contact us.
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Are there any special precautions that apply to treated
wood that do not apply to untreated wood?
Treated wood should not be burned. If you burn the wood,
you release the preservative constituents that are locked
in the wood cellulose. Burning destroys the wood cellulose
and the metals end up in the wood ash. If that ash is not
properly handled, it could cause health or environmental
concerns. Treated wood should not be used in direct contact
with human food or drinking water. Do not use pressure treated
wood for cutting boards for example. |
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How can I learn more about
treated wood?
Retail customers should receive a Consumer Safety Information Sheet (CSIS) from
the counter person when they buy treated wood. On the CSIS the consumer will
find recommendations for the handling and use of CCA-treated wood. We place the
CSIS on each bundle of material. If you would like to obtain a copy
from
our
web site, please see the MSDS/CSIS
Sheets section. A Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS)
is an additional good source for learning more about treated wood.
For more information about CCA Pressure Treated Lumber, please visit www.ccasafetyinfo.com or
call
the Consumer Information Hotline at 1-800-282-0600. |
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What is the recommended coating for CCA surfaces?
Wood Treater's recommends WoodRx
coatings to preserve, protect,
and extend the life of pressure treated wood.
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