Copper Naphthenate Cas 1338-02-9

Copper Naphthenate (CAS 1338-02-9) User Guide 2025

Contents

• Product Overview & Specifications
• Key Applications & Uses
• Usage Guidelines
• Industry Case Studies
• Client Implementation Examples
• Request Consultation

Product Overview & Specifications

Key Applications & Uses

Primary Industrial Applications

• Wood Preservation: 85% of global usage for utility poles, railroad ties, and marine pilings
• Marine Industry: Hull treatment for 50+ foot vessels (lasts 8-12 years in saltwater)
• Agricultural: Non-food crop stakes and fencing with 15-year rot resistance

Usage Guidelines

Optimal Treatment Process

1. Surface Preparation: Sand to 120-180 grit for porous woods
2. Application Methods:
   • Brush coating: 0.5-1.0 gal/100 sq.ft
   • Pressure treatment: 6-8 lbs/cu.ft retention
3. Curing: 72 hours at 60°F minimum

Industry Case Studies

Utility Pole Treatment (Ontario, Canada)

• 120,000 cedar poles treated since 2022
• Service life extended from 25 to 42 years
• Cost savings: $18M vs replacement

Historic Dock Preservation (Maine, USA)

• 1870s pine structure restoration
• 0.5% solution applied via vacuum impregnation
• Passed ASTM D2481 accelerated aging tests

Client Implementation Examples

GreenWood Preservers Ltd. (UK)

• Annual consumption: 220 metric tons
• Application: Railway sleepers for Network Rail
• Results: 62% reduction in fungal decay incidents

Oceanic Marine Solutions (Singapore)

• Fleet treatment: 34 cargo vessels (15,000-20,000 DWT)
• Formula: 8% copper naphthenate in marine diesel
• Outcome: 9-year average drydock interval

Request Professional Consultation

Contact our preservation experts for technical specifications or bulk pricing:

• Email: info@vivalr.com
• Tel: (86) 15866781826