ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the penetration and retention of CCB preservative in Eucalyptus viminalis Lab. and bracatinga (Mimosa scabrella Benth.) round fence posts when exposed to displacement method. The pieces were submitted to the concentration of 2.0, 3.5 and 5.0% of active ingredients of “Osmose CCB” commercial preservative during 2, 5 and 8 days. The penetration was analyzed in six positions in the fence and the retention in three positions in the disks taken at ground contact area in the fence posts fitted out. The increase of treatment time and preservative concentration provide significant gains on penetration and retention of CCB for both tree species. In the work conditions, the eucalypt showed better response to the treatment.
Key words:
Eucalyptus viminalis; Mimosa scabrella; fence posts; sap displacement method