ProtoxInsekt is a colorless wood protection to prevent and fight attacks by insects in e.g. roof rafters, roof battens, tap bands and floor beams.
- Prevents and fights insect attacks in new and old woodwork
- Can be used against all wood-boring insects such as Common Boring Beetles and House Bucks
- May only be used by professionals
The advantages of ProtoxInsekt
With ProtoxInsekt, you can prevent and fight insect attacks in new and old woodwork, so that the wood is not degraded by the insects.
The product may only be used in buildings where people stay for a long time (residences, office buildings and workplaces) where people generally only occasionally and briefly come into contact with treated wood (e.g. roof structures, skunk rooms and joists in basements and under floor structures ).
Since ProtoxInsekt contains both a combating and preventive effect, you avoid having to treat with multiple agents to stop ongoing attacks and secure the woodwork against future attacks.
ProtoxInsekt has been tested and approved
ProtoxInsekt has all the necessary approvals according to Danish and EU legislation. The product has been approved by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency and by the Ministry of the Environment after The Biocide Regulation (regulation (EU) no. 528/2012). reg. No. 795-2-2-1. It is also tested and approved according to EN standards EN 46-47, EN 49-1/2 and EN 73 cf. DS (Danish standard/EN 599-1).
The tests include tests of the agent's ability to destroy live insect larvae in the wood, to penetrate the wood's surface and to resist ageing. The results showed that the effect of ProtoxInsekt on these points is completely below and above the standard.
ProtoxInsekt has MAL 00-1.
Use of ProtoxInsekt
What is ProtoxInsect?
ProtoxInsekt is wood protection against attacks by wood-boring insects such as Boring Beetles and House Bucks. The product fights current attacks and prevents future attacks from all types of insects. ProtoxInsekt can be used on new and old wood and is particularly suitable for protecting listed and conservation-worthy buildings such as churches, castles and manor houses. The product has a faint smell and a MAL code of 00-1, which means that it is classified as environmentally hazardous to the aquatic environment.
Where do you use ProtoxInsekt?
- Used on new and old woodwork
- The product may only be used in buildings where people stay for a long time (residences, office buildings and workplaces) where people generally only occasionally and briefly come into contact with treated wood (e.g. roof structures, skunk rooms and joists in basements and under floor structures ).
- Do NOT use for treating wood that comes into contact with food or animal feed
- Used on wood with a temperature above 5°C
Preparation
ProtoxInsekt is ready to use and must not be diluted further.
To achieve the necessary effectiveness of the treatment, 200 g of ProtoxInsekt must be applied per m² wood surface for preventive treatment and 300 g for preventive treatment. This is best achieved by applying 2-3 times with a brush or sprayer - each time to the point of saturation.
The product must not be stirred before use.
The woodwork must always be cleaned carefully before treatment begins.
Always read the safety data sheet and the data sheet before using the product.
Application
ProtoxInsekt can be applied with a brush, by spraying or by dipping.
Also read more about valve impregnation with ProtoxInsekt.
Aftertreatment
The drying time is approx. 8 hours at 20°C.
Utensils and tools are cleaned with soap and water after use.
ProtoxInsekt is stable for at least 18 months from the production date in unopened packaging and must be stored frost-free.
Empty packaging and residues must be handed over to the municipal waste scheme for hazardous waste.
Use of ProtoxInsekt results in less growth on untreated wood. You must therefore count on sanding the surface if you intend to paint it.
ProtoxInsekt can be added to a fluorescent substance that lights up when illuminated with a UV lamp 
(UV Amber light 365 nm LED). You can use this effect to control treatment. The effect is most obvious in the dark and less obvious in daylight.
Also read
Packaging sizes
1.0 liter plastic can
2.5 liter plastic can
5.0 liter plastic can
CLP Classification
Warning
Very toxic with long-lasting effects on aquatic organisms.
‘Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.’
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