Osmose Introduces MP400-EXT(TM) Advanced Preservative Formulation to Protect Aging In-Service Poles from Wood Destroying Organisms
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--Osmose Utilities Services, Inc has developed a preservative system
for in-service poles that promises to set new standards of
performance. MP400-EXT is a new and unique blending of inorganic and
organic compounds that are highly active at extremely low
concentrations. MP400-EXT is designed to provide improved preservative
protection while also reducing both toxicity and pesticide quantities
in the formulation. Several years of research resulted in Osmose's
patent-pending combination of four active ingredients, producing near
zero Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions and eliminating
dependence on oil-based ingredients.
"We began the R&D effort for MP400-EXT with a specific list of
goals. With concerns over aging wood poles increasing, robust
preservative performance remained a primary objective," said Bob
Butera, Vice President of Marketing for Osmose. "At the same time, we
take our safety and environmental responsibilities seriously. Our
challenge was to improve efficacy of decay control while reducing
toxicity and pesticide usage. We also wanted to eliminate the use of
petroleum carriers and solvents. We started with a clean sheet of
paper."
The MP400-EXT formulation includes Osmose's proprietary
combination of tebuconazole and bifenthrin. This blend demonstrated
robust protection against both fungi and termites in five year field
stake tests. A unique, "micronized" version of Oxine Copper was
developed and added to help protect against strength-robbing surface
decay in older poles. Oxine Copper is also effective at very low
concentrations and is approved for food-contact applications. Sodium
borate completes the puzzle by providing fast-acting diffusion and
broad fungi control.
"The markets for wood preservatives are demanding continued or
improved protection together with performance characteristics that
respond to environmental and safety concerns. Osmose Research is
committed to answering these challenges and MP400-EXT is an example of
products that meet these seemingly conflicting criteria," noted Rich
Ziobro, Vice President of Osmose Research.
"Although all wood preservatives carry some measure of risk as
pesticides, the MP400-EXT formula has the lowest toxicity profile of
any similar product," added Butera. "We believe that we can make the
biggest contribution to the environment by protecting the poles that
are already in-service and by developing products that pose minimal
risk. It's a win-win for the environment and for utility pole owners."
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc
Kevin Niles, 716-319-3404
kevin.niles@osmose.com
www.osmoseutilities.com
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