EN 20-1:1992
(Main)Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against Lyctus Brunneus (Stephens) - Part 1: Application by surface treatment (laboratory method)
General Information
- Abstract
This part of EN 20 specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infestation by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: - Water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides, or, - Organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or, - Organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or - Water-soluble materials e.g salts
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 06-Jul-1992
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 38 - Durability of wood and derived materials
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 38/WG 10 - Insects other than Hylotropes
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 06-Dec-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 20-1:1992 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against Lyctus Brunneus (Stephens) - Part 1: Application by surface treatment (laboratory method)". This standard covers: This part of EN 20 specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infestation by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: - Water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides, or, - Organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or, - Organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or - Water-soluble materials e.g salts
This part of EN 20 specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or the toxic values of a wood preservative against infestation by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) when the product is applied as a surface treatment to wood. This method is applicable to: - Water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides, or, - Organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or, - Organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, or - Water-soluble materials e.g salts
EN 20-1:1992 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.50 - Wood-protecting chemicals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 20-1:1992 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 20-1:2023, EN 17009:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 20-1:1992 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Holzschutzmittel - Bestimmung der vorbeugenden Wirkung gegenüber Lyctus Brunneus (Stephens) - Teil 1: Oberflächenbehandlung (Laboratoriumsverfahren)Produits de préservation du bois - Détermination de l'efficacité protectrice vis-a-vis de Lyctus Brunneus (Stephens) - Partie 1: Application par traitement de surface (Méthode de laboratoire)Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against Lyctus Brunneus (Stephens) - Part 1: Application by surface treatment (laboratory method)71.100.50Wood-protectin
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