Organic Chemical

LIFESPAN has been treated with a solvent-based (nonaqueous), colorless, organic (metal free) wood preservative (LOSP-Light Organic Solvent Preservative). Three active ingredients (propiconazole, tebuconazole and permethrin) synergistically provide protection against a wide range of fungi, insects and rot:

• Propiconazole and tebuconazole are EPA approved systemic fungicides, used widely to control mould and mildew in agricultural and horticultural applications. Together, they protect lumber from a wide range of wood destroying fungi.
• Permethrin is an EPA registered insecticide used to protect wood against termites and borers. Permethrin has low mammalian toxicity and is approved for use in many agricultural, household and pharmaceutical applications.

This combination has been specifically formulated as an EPA approved wood preservative. It can be used in American Wood Preservers Association UC3A and UC3B applications. The chemicals are insoluble in water, remaining permanently in the wood and not leaching into the soil. The LOSP used in LIFESPAN is non-corrosive to fasteners, so LIFESPAN can be used with regular galvanized fasteners in exterior applications and any fastener type in interior applications.