Viance Introduces Ecolife(TM) Stabilized Weather Resistant Wood, Now With
EcoVance(TM) Non-Metallic Wood Preservative System
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Viance LLC announces United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of EcoVance(TM)
Preservative* -- a high performance, non-metallic preservative with superior
environmental benefits for use in wood protection. Viance will first introduce
EcoVance Preservative to its wood preservative line in its new Ecolife(TM)
Stabilized Weather Resistant Wood.
"Ecolife Wood with new EcoVance Preservative is an industry breakthrough
that provides superior performance and environmental benefits compared to
other types of treated wood," said Steve Ainscough, president of Viance. "Its
unique ability to inhibit surface mold keeps wood looking better longer and
with significantly less maintenance than lumber protected with other
preservatives. This technology truly is the next generation of wood
preservation and provides the industry with an exciting new choice for
contractors and consumers who prefer the inherent strength and natural beauty
of wood."
According to Alan Preston, Viance vice president of research and
development, the patented EcoVance Preservative system offers long-lasting
protection that significantly extends the service life of wood.
"During more than 11 years of extreme field testing at our test sites
throughout the world," Preston said, "the patented EcoVance Preservative
system demonstrated outstanding long-term performance against rot, decay and
termites. In addition, when incorporated in Ecolife Stabilized Weather
Resistant Wood, it reduced cracking, warping and splitting caused by
weathering."
Viance conducted field tests in tropical locations, including Hilo, Hawaii
and Tanegashima, Japan, as well as locations in North America, Colombia and
Australia.
EcoVance(TM) is Viance's brand name for 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-
isothiazolin-3-one (DCOIT), which is the active ingredient in the EcoVance
Preservative system. In 1996, Viance joint venture partner, Rohm and Haas,
was awarded one of the first Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge awards in
the "Designing Greener Chemicals Award" category for DCOIT and its use as a
novel marine antifoulant that replaced toxic tin-based compounds. Today, DCOIT
is EPA-approved and marketed by Rohm and Haas for use in several applications,
including marine antifoulant paints (Rohm and Haas' SeaNine(TM) biocide),
architectural coatings (Rohm and Haas' Rozone(TM) and Rocima(TM) biocides) and
plastics (Rohm and Haas' Vinyzene(TM) biocides). It is biodegradable and does
not accumulate in soil.
EcoVance Preservative is approved and can be used for aboveground and in-
ground wood applications such as decking, fencing and fence posts, rails,
spindles, flooring, trellises, gazebos and wood shingles, millwork and
joinery, trim and fascia, and sill plates.
"We are currently engaged in the building code approval process for the
new Ecolife(TM) Stabilized Weather Resistant Wood with EcoVance Preservative,
which will replace the currently approved Ecolife Treated Wood," said
Ainscough.
Ecolife Wood with EcoVance(TM) Preservative can be painted or stained to
match any outdoor color scheme. Left uncoated, it will weather to gray
following long-term exposure to the elements.
Ecolife Treated Wood is quality assured through third-party inspection and
is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.
For more information about Ecolife Stabilized Weather Resistant Wood with
EcoVance Preservative, visit www.treatedwood.com or 1-800-421-8661.
About Viance LLC
Viance LLC provides an extensive range of advanced wood treatment
technologies and services to the global wood treatment industry. With an
expertise in wood biocides and wood protection chemicals, Viance provides
high-level product support to its customers to provide innovative, advanced
solutions that improve the performance and durability of wood and wood
products. Viance is a joint venture between Rohm and Haas Company and Chemical
Specialties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. For
more information about wood treatment technology and Viance products, visit
www.treatedwood.com.
*The US EPA has approved EcoVance (active ingredient DCOIT) for use as a
wood preservative, per registration number EPA Reg. No. 707-307.
SOURCE Viance LLC
Camille Dager of Harris, Baio & McCullough, +1-215-440-9800, Cell
+1-215-285-8398, Camille@hbmadv.com
