ASTM D1758-96
Standard Test Method of Evaluating Wood Preservatives by Field Tests with Stakes

Standard No.

ASTM D1758-96

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1758-02

Latest

ASTM D1758-06

Scope

1.1 This test method covers accelerated procedures for determining the relative permanence and effectiveness of wood preservatives in stakes exposed in field plots.

1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear in the following order:

Sections Summary of Test Method 3 Test Plot 4 Test Specimens 5 Pretreatment Selection of Test Stakes 6 Treatment Procedure 7 After Treatment Handling of Test Stakes 8 Installation of Stakes 9 Inspection of Specimens 10 Evaluation of Results 11 Reports 12

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D1758-96 history

• 2006 ASTM D1758-06 Standard Test Method of Evaluating Wood Preservatives by Field Tests with Stakes
• 2005 ASTM D1758-05 Standard Test Method of Evaluating Wood Preservatives by Field Tests with Stakes
• 2002 ASTM D1758-02 Standard Test Method of Evaluating Wood Preservatives by Field Tests with Stakes
• 1996 ASTM D1758-96 Standard Test Method of Evaluating Wood Preservatives by Field Tests with Stakes