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Preservatives
Shell-Guard®
Shell Guard RTU®
Armor Guard®
Cobra Rods™
Shell-Guard®
Glycol/Borate Wood Preservative Concentrate Shell-Guard provides the ultimate protection against insects and wood rot for your log home. This new generation of preservative combines the well-known effectiveness of borates with a glycol system that increases the penetration into the wood. The glycols used are the same type as those found in many food and skin care products. • Contains no ethylene glycol • EPA-registered • Will not color the wood
Shell-Guard Specifications
Shelf Life 5 Years
Application Temperature 40oF to 90oF
Do not freeze!
Application Methods Low-Pressure Sprayer
Brush
Drill and inject
Surface Preparation Clean and dry
Bare Wood
Frequency Permanent in wood that is kept sealed
Drying Time Dries in 1-4 Weeks
Special Instructions One coat application inside and outside
Rinse off residue before finishing
Coverage Rate per Gallon
One Coat Approx. 215 sq.ft. See Label for detailed instructions.
Shell-Guard Application Instructions
For the protection and preventative treatment of wood against termites, carpenter ants, wood destroying beetles and wood decay fungi, and for remedial control of such pests in infested wood or wood foam composites.
Application Tips
• Use on above ground wood surfaces including logs, timbers, dimensional lumber, decks, siding, wood-foam composites, etc.
• For REMEDIAL TREATMENT of wood destroying organisms.
• For PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT of wood in existing structures.
• For PRE-TREATMENT of wood during construction.
• Non-staining, no unpleasant odor.
• Simply mix with equal part warm water for application.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SHELL-GUARD is a water-soluble inorganic borate salt containing compound with insecticidal, termiticidal and fungicidal properties.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wood must be clean and bare: free of dirt, wax, and surface finishes. Remove all previous coatings or sealants. Remove mold or mildew prior to applying SHELL-GUARD. Do not apply to frozen wood. Surface temperature must be between 40°F and 90°F.
PREPARATION OF TREATMENT SOLUTION
An aqueous solution is used for treatment. To prepare solution stir an equal amount by volume of SHELL-GUARD into warm clean water. Stir or agitate while adding until SHELL-GUARD is completely dissolved in the water. Use the mixture within 24 hours as settling of concentrate may occur. Mix in separate container; do not mix in spray applicator.
REMEDIAL AND PREVENTIVE TREATMENT
For remedial and preventive control of organisms attacking wood, apply the diluted solution of SHELL-GUARD by brush, spray or dipping until surface is thoroughly wet (1 gal. per 108 sq. ft.). Thoroughly soak cut ends. Application may also be made by drilling and then injecting the solution under pressure into sound wood or until run-off is observed from entry/exit holes of infested wood. Treatment methods as described yield an approximate retention level of .24 lbs. per cubic ft. boric acid equivalent (BAE) in the outer ¾" of the wood. To minimize borate leaching, apply a water resistant sealer AFTER THE SURFACE IS DRY TO THE TOUCH - in low temperature and high humidity locations this may take 1-4 weeks.
CLEAN UP
Clean up tools and equipment with water. Rinse well and allow to dry.
EPA Reg. No. 59905-6
© Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. 04/2007 |
Shell Guard RTU®
Shell-Guard RTU Ready-to-Use Borate Wood Preservative Shell-Guard RTU is a ready-to-use borate-based formulation that contains the same active ingredient and glycol carriers that have proven so successful in Shell-Guard. Like Shell-Guard, Shell-Guard RTU is colorless, odorless, has a very low level of toxicity to people and pets and is just as effective for preventing wood decay and insect damage to interior and exterior wood members. But since it is ready-to-use, you can pour it right out of the container into your sprayer without the fuss of measuring, mixing and stirring. • Contains no ethylene glycol • EPA-registered • No measuring or mixing required
(Shell-Guard RTU is not available in California or Canada)
Shell-Guard RTU Specifications
Shelf Life 5 Years
Application Temperature 40oF to 90oF
Do not freeze!
Application Methods Low-Pressure Sprayer
Brush
Surface Preparation Clean and dry
Bare Wood
Frequency Permanent in wood that is kept sealed
Drying Time Dry in 1-3 days
Special Instructions One coat application inside and outside
Coverage Rate per Gallon
One Coat 150-250 sq. ft.
Shell-Guard RTU Application Instructions
A Penetrating Broad Spectrum Wood Preservative for the Protection and Treatment of Wood Against Decay, Termites, Carpenter Ants and Wood Boring Beetles.
• Use Shell-Guard RTU to prevent wood decay and insect damage to all interior and exterior wood.
• Use Shell-Guard RTU to eliminate wood destroying insects and wood decay.
Shell-Guard® RTU is a formulation of boron compounds with additives that allow the active ingredient to penetrate throughout the wood. Shell-Guard RTU offers far greater wood protection than other preservatives that treat only the surface.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
It is violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Safe Handling Procedures
Spills and over-spray may be cleaned with a damp cloth or absorbed with appropriate materials. When applying this product in confined spaces, it is recommended that ventilation or an exhaust system be provided. If this is impractical, the use of a NIOSH approved respirator designed for protection from organic vapors is recommended.
Surface Preparation
Apply only to bare, dry wood. Remove any previous finishes or water repellents before applying Shell-Guard RTU. Surfaces to be treated should be clean and free of dirt and other contaminates. If the finished appearance is a primary concern, mold and mildew should also be removed prior to application of Shell-Guard RTU. If detergents or cleaners are used to prepare the surface, rinse thoroughly and allow surface to dry prior to application of Shell-Guard RTU.
Coverage
One (1) gallon of Shell-Guard RTU will treat between 150 to 250 square feet of wood surface area (one coat). Actual coverage will vary, depending on the surface texture and porosity of the wood being treated.
Application Instructions
Apply one (1) coat of Shell-Guard RTU to all exposed sides of lumber or plywood. For lumber thicker than one (1) inch, apply a second coat after the first has been absorbed. Wait at least 20 minutes between applications.
Shell-Guard RTU treated exterior wood should not be exposed to rain or snow for at least 24 hours after treatment. If necessary, cover freshly treated exterior wood with a tarp.
Maintenance of Treated Surfaces
Shell-Guard RTU should be applied annually to exterior unfinished bare wood surfaces. For longer protection, exterior surfaces that have been treated with Shell-Guard RTU may be subsequently coated with a water resistant finish such as paint or exterior stain. Interior surfaces do not require coating except in situations involving repeated moisture contact or high humidity, such as shower stalls, bathhouses, saunas, etc. It is important to allow Shell-Guard RTU to completely dry (at least 24 hours) before applying any protective finish. The finish or topcoat should be applied within two (2) weeks of treatment. Although a wide variety of paints and stains have been successfully used over Shell-Guard RTU treated wood, it is always a good idea to coat a small section of treated wood with the finish to be used and check for compatibility prior to complete application.
Cleanup
Use soap and water to clean up tools.
EPA Reg. No. 59905-12
© Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. 04/2007 |
Armor Guard®
Armor-Guard is a water soluble inorganic borate salt with insecticidal, termiticidal and fungicidal properties. Armor-Guard is effective for protection and remedial treatment of wood against wood-destroying organisms, including the target pests listed below. This product can be used for remedial treatment of wood infested with target organisms, for preventative treatment of wood in existing structures (before signs of infestations), or for pre-treatment of wood during construction.
REMEDIAL and PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT. For remedial control of organisms attacking wood, apply 10% aqueous solution of Armor-Guard by brush or spay until surface is thoroughly wet (approximately 5 gallons of solution per 1000 sq.ft.). Application may also be made by drilling and then injecting the solution under pressure into sound wood or until run-off is observed from entry/exit holes of infested wood.
* Alternatively, apply Armor-Guard powder to infested members by drill and injection into galleries or dust generously on wood surfaces and in wall voids at a rate of approximately 0.5 ounces (12-14 grams) per square foot.
PRE-TREATMENT Spray or powder/dust applications of Armor-Guard may also be made to wood during construction. Apply solution to all accessible surfaces of bare wood at a rate of approximately 5 gallons per 1000 sq.ft. Application should be performed after framing and roofing are in place and before insulation and dry wall are installed. Avoid spaying electrical components. Protect treated wood from excessive rain. End-cuts of wood may also be treated by spray or brush methods listed above, or by 5 minute dipping in Armor-Guard treatment solution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation of Treatment Solution:
10% aqueous solution: To prepare solution, water should be added to the tank to about 80% of the final volume of solution required. While agitating, add 1.0 pounds of Armor-Guard gradually for each gallon of treating solution required. Add the remaining water and agitate the solution until the product has dissolved.
15% aqueous solution: Prepare solution as above, but gradually add 1.5 pounds of Armor-Guard for each gallon of treating solution that is required. Note: this concentrated solution should be used immediately and should not be stored. Equipment should be cleaned with soap and water, and rinsed after use.
15% foam: Prepare 15% aqueous solution as listed above and add surfactant/foaming agent. Typically 1-2 ounces of foaming agent added to the 15% aqueous solution will produce a dry foam with the desired expansion ratio of approximately 20 to 1 (approx. 20 gallons of foam per 1 gallon of aqueous solution). Armor-Guard foam should be of a “dry” consistency that adheres to wood surfaces, so that run-off is minimized. Since each foam machine can produce different foams, refer to the equipment manufacturer manuals and the surfactant's label for specific instructions.
Application
Armor-Guard may be used as a solution, powder or foam. Two applications of 10% solution or one application of 15% solution can be typically applied to wood surfaces by brush or spray. Application of the solution may also be made by drilling and then injecting under pressure into sound wood or the galleries of infested wood. As foam, Armor-Guard may be applied directly to wood surfaces or injected into insect galleries or wall voids.
Remedial and Preventative Treatment
Solutions - For remedial control of organisms attacking wood or for protection of wood against future infestations two (2) applications of the 10% aqueous solution are normally required. Alternatively, apply one (1) application of the 15% aqueous solution. Apply solutions of Armor-Guard by brush or spray until wood surface is thoroughly wet, at a rate of approximately 5 gallons per 1000 square feet of wood surface area.
Application may also be made by drilling and then injecting the solution under pressure into sound wood or until run-off is observed from entry/exit holes of infested wood.
Powder - Alternatively, apply Armor-Guard powder to wood members by drill and injection into galleries or dust generously on wood surfaces. Armor-Guard powder can also be injected into wall voids such as between studs, block voids, box sill, eaves, attics, soffits, etc. Apply powder at a rate of approximately 0.5 ounces (12 - 14 grams) per square foot.
Foam - Apply foam so that all accessible wood surfaces are covered with foam. Where possible, place foam between wood joints or abutting wood surfaces. In wall voids, inject enough foam to contact wood surfaces of studs in the wall or the target area desired. Foam can be injected into galleries until run-off is observed from kick holes or entry/exit holes.
PRE-TREATMENT TO WOOD
Do not use as a preventive treatment for new construction in Florida.
Spray, foam or powder/dust applications of Armor-Guard may also be made to wood during construction. Apply solution to all accessible surfaces of bare wood at a rate of approximately 5 gallons per 1000 square feet of wood surface area. Application should be performed after framing and roofing are in place and before insulation and dry wall are installed. Avoid spraying electrical components. Protect treated wood from excessive rain. End-cuts of wood may also be treated by the application methods listed above, or by 1 - 5 minute dipping in Armor-Guard treatment solution.
GENERAL INSECT CONTROL
Armor-Guard powder may also be used as a crack and crevice and void treatment for general control of insects such as Roaches, Silverfish, Earwigs, Crickets and Ants. Armor-Guard 15% aqueous solution may be used as a crack and crevice treatment only.
Dust Armor-Guard powder into wall voids and hiding places such as in cracks and crevices, moist areas, openings around pipes and sinks, under refrigerators, behind baseboards, coffee makers, meter boxes and manholes. No powder should be visible in living areas after application. Any powder visible after application must be brushed into cracks and crevices or removed. Apply only in areas inaccessible to children and pets. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs. Do not use in serving areas when food is exposed.
Application of Armor-Guard powder or 15% aqueous solution is limited to crack and crevice treatment only in food areas of food handling establishments. Apply Armor-Guard powder or a 15% aqueous solution between different elements of construction, between equipment and floors, openings leading to voids and hollow spaces in walls, equipment legs and bases where insects hide. Care should be taken to avoid depositing the product onto exposed surfaces or introducing the material into the air. Avoid contamination of food or food processing surfaces.
Applications of this product in the food areas of food-handling establishments other than as a crack and crevice treatment are not permitted.
EPA Reg. No. 59905-9
TARGET ORGANISMS:
• Subterranean termites
Reticulitermes, Heterotermes, Coptotermes (Formosan)
• Drywood termites
Kalotermes, Incisitermes
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Dampwood termites
Zootermopsis
• Carpenter Ants
Camponotus
• Powder post beetles
Lyctidae
• "False" powder post beetles
Bostrichidae
• Furniture and deathwatch beetles
Anobudae
• Old house borers, longhorn beetles
Cerambycidae
•
Ambrosia beetles
Scolytidae
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