Preserve CA is copper azole and contains 100% recycled copper and is available in ground contact or above ground applications depending on the preservative retention level in the wood. Check the end tag for proper use.

The Preserve CA-C, Copper Azole Type C preservative formulation is made of 96.1 % soluble copper and organic triazole co-biocides; tebuconazole and propiconazole, which help control copper-tolerant fungi. Preserve CA-C is widely used across the USA.

The Preserve CA-B, Copper Azole Type B formulation is very similar, also made of 96.1% soluble copper and 3.7% tebuconazole. Preserve CA-C has been registered for use in Canada since 2002.

Fact Sheet

Preserve CA Product Information - US

Preserve CA Product Information - CANADA

Certifications

Preserve CA Green Certified Product

Warranties

Preserve CA Lifetime Limited Warranty - USA

Preserve CA Lifetime Limited Warranty - Canada

Product Page

Preserve Product Page

SDS

SDS - Preserve CA Pressure Treated Wood

VIDEOS

Preserve CA-C Video

Preserve CA-B Video

PRESERVE® ACQ (In 2020, ACQ wood treatment was converted to CA)

ACQ is alkaline copper quaternary. Viance introduced this arsenic-free, water-based preservative in 1992, which replaced CCA when it was phased out for residential use in 2004. Preserve ACQ contains 100% recycled copper.

In 2020, the quaternary used in ACQ was diverted for use in healthcare products due to the Covid-19 pandemic. All treaters have now switched to CA.

Fact Sheets

Preserve ACQ Product Information – US

Preserve ACQ Product Information – CANADA

Preserve CA and ACQ Similarities and Differences

Technical Bulletins

Preserve ACQ Technical Bulletin – Fastener Information

Preserve ACQ / CA-B Technical Bulletin CSA O80 Use Category

Preserve ACQ / CA-B Technical Bulletin Parks Canada

Certifications

Preserve ACQ Green Certified Product

Preserve ACQ Wins 2002 EPA's Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award

Warranty
Preserve ACQ Lifetime Limited Warranty - US

Preserve ACQ Lifetime Limited Warranty - Canada

Product Page

Preserve ACQ Product Page

SDS

SDS - Preserve ACQ and Preserve Plus Pressure Treated Wood

ECOLIFE® / LOWE'S® SEVERE WEATHER® Above Ground Use

Ecolife (EL2) is DCOI or 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-1, a non-metallic, environmentally-advanced preservative for above ground applications that are six inches or more above the ground.

Ecolife was standardized by the AWPA for use in 2008 and is the only preservative standardized with an integrated water repellent.

Benefits include 50% less cracking, straighter boards and water repellency lasting up to three years.

Ecolife is also sold under the Severe Weather® brand at Lowe's®.

Fact Sheet

Ecolife Fact Sheet

Certifications

Ecolife Green Certified Product

Ecolife and VOC's

Warranty

Ecolife Lifetime Limited Warranty

Product Pages

Ecolife Product Page

Severe Weather Product Page

SDS

SDS - Ecolife EL2 Pressure Treated Wood

DESIGNWOOD® Colorant

Designwood is a premium, long-lasting colorant that can be added to Preserve CA to infuse color throughout the wood. This provides a finished project from the start with no need to initially stain. Saves a lot of time and money especially for decking, stairs, railing and balusters, bridges and fencing.

Fact Sheet

DesignWood Product Information

Product Page

DesignWood Pressure Treated Lumber Product Page

TIMBERSAVER® PT Borate

TimberSaver is a water-borne borate treatment or DOT (disoldium octaborate tetrahydrate). Lower in toxicity, TimberSaver is used for interior treatments for sill plates, framing, furring strips, trusses, joists and sheathing, especially in areas of high termite risk.

Fact Sheet

TimberSaver PT Product Info

Technical Bulletins

TimberSaver PT Fastener Technical Bulletin

Warranty

TimberSaver PT 20-Year Limited Warranty

Product Page

TimberSaver Borate Pressure Treated Wood Product Page

SDS

SDS - TimberSaver Borate Pressure Treated Wood

SUPATIMBER® CCA

SupaTimber is CCA (chromated copper arsenate) used in industrial and commercial applications such as fences, posts, poles and marine facilities.

Warranty

SupaTimber® Warranty

*SupaTimber CCA is manufactured and sold by Venator, LLC., and marketed by Viance under license.

Product Page

SupaTimber CCA Pressure Treated Wood Product Page

SDS

SDS - SupaTimber CCA Pressure Treated Wood

ULTRAPOLE® NXT and ULTRAARM™ NXT with DCOI

UltraPole NXT and UltraArm NXT are formulated with the active ingredient DCOI, an environmentally advanced oil-borne preservative designed for wood utility poles and crossarms.

Fact Sheet

UltraPole NXT for SYP Information Sheet

UltraPole NXT for DF Information Sheet

UltraPole NXT with DCOI Fact Sheet

UltraARM NXT Fact Sheet

UltraPole NXT and UltraArm NXT

Product Page

UltraPole NXT and UltraArmNXT Product Page

MoldEX®

Moldex® 45 Mildewcide is an isothiazolinone compound for the temporary control of mold and mildew control treated wood building products. Moldex 45 is environmentally friendly and does not persist in the environment.

Moldex 45 Features and Benefits

Liquid product
Highly active microbiocide
Low environmental toxicity
Easy to incorporate
Low dosage required, cost-effective
Good supply and availability
Global production capabilities

Moldex® 45 at a concentration in the range 220 ppm to 250 ppm of active ingredient is recommended for the control of mold in copper-azole (Viance CA-B,CA-C, and Pack PT) treating solutions.

Active Ingredients

Stable Formulation containing:

2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (45% by weight)

Typical Properties

Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid

Color: Amber-gold

Odor: Mild Specific gravity (20°C) 1.034

pH: (as supplied) 2.4

Viscosity: 40 cP

Stability

The active ingredient is not changed by short-term temperature stress during processing at up to 60°C. However, the product stability is affected by alkalinity and oxidizing agents in the treatment solution.

For best results, the treatment solution should be maintained at a pH of 8 or below; and the active level of MoldEX® 45 monitored and formulated as required to maintain the desired concentration.

Activity

Many factors such as temperature, air circulation, depth of penetration, moisture content, mildew and mold can affect the performance of the treatment. Therefore, the protection period can vary. Testing and experience from our technical experts will help you determine the solution for your treatment.