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PROTIM® LOSP H2 is designed to provide lasting protection against all wood boring insects including termites. Protim H2 is approved for use both above and below the Tropic of Capricorn for interior wood products used in protected (internal) situations above ground (Hazard Level 2 (H2)).
The formulation contains an insecticide that is applied to timber by a controlled vacuum pressure process. This provides lasting protection against subterranean termites and other wood-borers (Anobium and Lyctid). Other formulations are available for H1.2 (NZ) and H3 Hazard Levels.
PROTIM® H2 uses an organic solvent carrier to transport the active ingredient into the wood. This solvent does not saturate wood cells and causes little or no swelling during treatment. This means that the timber maintains its original size, shape and strength grading. PROTIM H2 treated timber requires no kiln drying after treatment as the solvent evaporates readily from the timber without additional heating over time.
PROTIM® H2 is a clear liquid preservative that typically does not change the colour or appearance of timber.
Coloured dyes may be added to treatment solutions to provide a ready means of identifying (tracing) timber that has been treated. Timber treated with PROTIM® H2 containing a dye, should not be coated, as the dyes can bleed through many paints and decorative coatings.
When allowed to dry after treatment, PROTIM LOSP treated timber will be virtually odourless, dry and clean to touch.
No additional handling precautions are required beyond the usual personal safety and hygiene standards employed when using any type of timber or working with power tools. See Important Information section.
PROTIM® LOSP H2 is suitable from H1 to H2. For details on what the hazard classifications are please go to the Treatment Guide page.
Active Ingredients:
PROTIM® H2 is treated with Permethrin: which is a contact insecticide and repellent that prevents wood-boring insects from attacking timber.