SPECIFICATION FOR SURFACE BRUSH-ON PRESERVATIVE STAINS FOR WOOD
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for surface brush-on preservative stains for wood. It covers the requirements for the preservative solutions, test methods and general recommendations on application.
This standard specification is applicable to preservative stain solutions which are suitable for use as interior and exterior finish coat on wood surfaces exposed to low hazard conditions. The preservative solutions are pigmented to impart a tint to the surface without hiding the natural grain pattern of the wood surface and to provide a limited degree of preservative protection. (see note 1)
NOTE 1. Wood preservative stains covered by this standard are not intended to replace other industrial wood preservation chemicals/processesfor protection of wood exposed to different or more severe conditions of service. For this appropriate wood preservation chemicals/processes. MS 697, ‘Malaysian Standard on guide to the choice, use and application of wood preservatives’.
