QNAP is an 8% oil-borne copper naphthenate solution that is an EPA-registered, non-restricted/general use preservative also standardized for use by the AWPA (P36). The product is created from recycled copper and an oil refining by-product – making it green from the start. QNAP has performance equal to or better than other oil-borne preservatives, requires no special equipment and the treated wood is not a hazardous waste, which allows for recycling or energy recovery.
QNAP provides these benefits to the pole industry:
- AWPA U1-11 Section 6D & P36 Standards
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Disposal Options Include:
- Recycle and Re-Use
- Use as an Energy Source
- Disposal in Approved Landfills
- The Best Gaff Penetration of All Commercial Pole Preservatives Tested
- Non-Conductive/Non-Corrosive
- Reduced After Glow Combustion
- Poles Don’t Become Brittle
- Less Drippage and Bleeding in Commercial Experience
- Clean Handling Characteristics
- Compatible with Cellutreat Borate Pretreatment
Minimum Retentions
| AWPA Standard U1-11 | lb./cu. ft. of Cu | lb./cu. ft. of Cu |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Pole Use Category | Southern Yellow Pine | Douglas Fir |
| UC 4A | 0.060 | 0.075 |
| UC 4B | 0.080 | 0.095 |
| UC 4C | 0.130 | 0.150 |
| Piling Use Category | ||
| UC 4C | 0.100 |
0.140 |
