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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COATINGS IN REDUCING DISLODGEABLE ARSENIC, CHROMIUM, AND COPPER FROM CCA-TREATED WOOD
Citation:
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COATINGS IN REDUCING DISLODGEABLE ARSENIC, CHROMIUM, AND COPPER FROM CCA-TREATED WOOD. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.
Impact/Purpose:
Data collected and reported in the 2 year study will be used to inform consumers about the ability of deck treatments such as sealants and stains, to mitigate potential exposure to chemicals found in CCA-treated wood around buildings.
Description:
This is a 2 year study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of deck sealants in reducing or eliminating potential exposure to arsenic, chromium, and copper from chromated copper arsenate-treated wood used in residential settings, like decks and playsets.
Record Details:
Record Type:DOCUMENT( PUBLISHED REPORT/ REPORT)
Product Published Date:03/24/2006
Record Last Revised:12/02/2009
OMB Category:Other
Record ID:
150970