EN 20-1:2023

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 20-1:1996
Zaščitna sredstva za les - Določanje učinkovitosti preventivne zaščite proti
rjavemu parketarju Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) - 1. del: Površinsko nanašanje
(laboratorijska metoda)
Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective effectiveness against Lyctus
brunneus (Stephens) - Part 1: Application by surface treatment (laboratory method)
Holzschutzmittel - Bestimmung der vorbeugenden Wirkung gegenüber Lyctus brunneus
(Stephens) - Teil 1: Oberflächenbehandlung (Laboratoriumsverfahren)
Produits de préservation du bois - Détermination de l'efficacité protectrice vis-à-vis de
Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) - Partie 1 : Application par traitement de surface (Méthode
de laboratoire)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 20-1:2023
ICS:
71.100.50 Kemikalije za zaščito lesa Wood-protecting chemicals
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 20-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.100.50 Supersedes EN 20-1:1992
English Version
Wood preservatives - Determination of the protective
effectiveness against Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) - Part 1:
Application by surface treatment (laboratory method)
Produits de préservation du bois - Détermination de Holzschutzmittel - Bestimmung der vorbeugenden
l'efficacité protectrice vis-à-vis de Lyctus brunneus Wirkung gegenüber Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) - Teil
(Stephens) - Partie 1 : Application par traitement de 1: Oberflächenbehandlung (Laboratoriumsverfahren)
surface (Méthode de laboratoire)
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Principle . 6
5 Test materials and apparatus . 7
5.1 Biological material . 7
5.2 Products and reagents . 7
5.3 Apparatus . 7
6 Sampling . 8
7 Test specimens . 8
7.1 Species of wood . 8
7.2 Quality of wood . 9
7.3 Provision of the test specimens . 9
7.4 Dimensions of test specimens . 9
7.5 Number of test specimens . 9
8 Procedure. 9
8.1 Prior impregnation of the test specimens with a nutrient solution . 9
8.1.1 Composition of the nutrient solution . 9
8.1.2 Method of impregnation of nutrient solution . 10
8.1.3 Drying of test specimens . 10
8.2 Conditioning of specimens before end sealing . 10
8.3 Preparation of test specimens . 10
8.3.1 Sealing of transverse surfaces . 10
8.3.2 Treatment of test specimens . 10
8.4 Drying and conditioning of the test specimens after treatment . 11
8.5 Exposure of the test specimens to the insects . 12
8.6 Conditions and duration of test . 12
8.7 Examination of the test specimens . 12
9 Validity of test . 12
10 Expression of results . 12
10.1 Assessment of the protective effectiveness . 12
10.2 Toxic values . 13
11 Test report . 13
Annex A (informative) Example of a test report . 15
Annex B (informative) Technique for culturing Lyctus brunneus . 17
B.1 General . 17
B.2 Diets . 17
B.2.1 Woods . 17
B.2.2 Artificial diet . 19
B.3 Obtaining adults beetles . 19
B.4 Culturing procedure . 20
B.5 Identifiction of sex . 20
B.6 Precautions against infestation by parasites . 20
Annex C (informative) Principal parasites and predators of Lyctus . 21
C.1 Mites . 21
C.2 Insects . 21
Bibliography . 22

European foreword
This document (EN 20-1:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 38 “Durability of
wood and wood-based products”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 20-1:1992.
The main changes compared to the previous edition EN 20-1:1992 are listed below:
a) the source of peptone is no longer specified (5.2.6);
b) other wood species than oak may be used for the test under certain circumstances (7.1);
c) tests with solvent control may be omitted, when the solvent is water (7.5);
d) new pictures were used for Figure B.1, Figure B.2 and Figure B.3.
NOTE Test results obtained according to earlier versions of this document and when the tests had started
before this version of EN 20-1 was published are considered valid.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This Part of the EN 20 series describes a laboratory method of test which gives a basis for assessment of
the protective effectiveness of a wood preservative, when applied as a surface treatment, against Lyctus
brunneus. It allows the deternination of the concentration at which the product prevents the development
of infestation from egg-laying.
It can also be used with formulations ready for use.
The species Lyctus brunneus is chosen because of its particular practical relevance and because it can be
used easily in laboratory tests. The method can be used with other lyctid species, but the results might
not be comparable with those obtained with Lyctus brunneus.
The test specimens are enriched with a defined nutrient solution, before exposure to egg-laying, in order
to ensure uniformity of nutrient quality of test specimens between different laboratories.
This laboratory method provides one criterion by which the value of a product can be assessed. In making
this assessment, the methods by which the preservative may be applied should be taken into account. It
is further recommended that results from this test should be supplemented by those from other
appropriates tests, and above all by comparison with practical experience.
When products which are very active at low concentrations are used, it is very important to take suitable
precautions to isolate and separate, as far as possible, operations involving chemical products, other
products, treated wood, laboratory apparatus and clothing. Suitable precautions should include the use
of separate rooms, areas within rooms, extraction facilities and conditioning chambers as well as special
training for personnel.
1 Scope
This part of the EN 20 series specifies a method for the determination of the protective effectiveness or
the toxic values of a wood preservative against infection by Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) when the product
is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
— water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides; or
— organic formulsation, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates; or
— organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of
concentrates; or
— water-based preservatives, for example salts.
NOTE This method can be used in conjuction with ageing procedures, which do not remove the added nutrient.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 835, Laboratory glassware — Graduated pipettes (ISO 835)
ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
representative sample
sample having its physical or chemical characteristics identical to the volumetric average characteristics
of the total volume being sampled
3.2
supplier
sponsor of the test
4 Principle
Depending on the test being carried out either:
— a set of test specimens of a susceptible wood species is impregnated with nutrient solution and then
surface treated with a solution of the preservative; or
— if toxic values are to be determined, several sets of tests specimens of a susceptible wood species are
impregnated with a nutrient solution and then surface treated with a series of solutions in which the
concentration of preservative is ranged in a given progression.
The treated test specimens are exposed to adult Lyctus brunneus and the resulting attack compared to
that in untreated controls. If the preservation has been prepared in the laboratory by dilution of a
concentrate or by dissolution of a solid, the resulting attack is also compared to that in solvent or diluent
treated controls.
5 Test materials and apparatus
5.1 Biological material
Lyctus brunneus (Stephens), insects emerged from cultures not more than 48 h before use in the test.
NOTE The culturing of Lyctus brunneus requires care in order to obtain a regular supply of adults which have
not already laid eggs. The culturing technique, which experiences has shown to be suitable, is described in Annex B.
5.2 Products and reagents
5.2.1 Paraffin wax, for sealing the relevant surfaces of test specimens to be treated with solutions in
which water is the continuous phase
NOTE Paraffiin wax with a setting point of 52 °C to 54 °C has been found to be suitable.
5.2.2 Gelatin, for sealing the relevant surfaces of specimens to be treated with solutions in which an
organic solvent is the continuous phase
5.2.3 Paste, for securing filter paper. The paste shall be starch-free, non-toxic to Lyctus and insoluble
in the product under test
NOTE Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, food grade, has been found to be suitable.
5.2.4 Water, complying with grade 3 of ISO 3696
5.2.5 Solvent or diluent, a volatile liquid that will dissolve or dilute the preservative but does not leave
a residue in the wood at the end of the post-treatment conditioning period that has a toxic effet on the
insects
CAUTION — Do not use benzene or other solvents which pose on health risk.
5.2.6 Peptone
5.2.7 D (+)-glucose
5.2.8 Filter paper ordinary quality, medium-fast grade
5.2.9 Fine cloth of cotton of linen, with a mesh aperture of less than 0,3 mm
5.3 Apparatus
5.3.1 Culturing chamber, with air circulation, controlled at (26 ± 2) °C, and at relative humidity
(75 ± 5) %
5.3.2 Conditioning chamber, well ventilated, controlled at (20 ± 2) °C and relative humidity
(65 ± 5) %
The conditioning of specimens may be carried out in the laboratory work area (see 5.3.4) provided that
this has the conditions specified for the conditioning chamber (see 5.3.2).
5.3.3 Drying chamber, well ventilated, controlled at (30 ± 2) °C
5.3.4 Laboratory work area, well ventilated, where treatment of the test specimens is carried out
CAUTION — It is essential to follow safety procedures for handling flammable and toxic materials. Avoid
excessive exposure of operators to solvents of their vapours.
5.3.5 Testing chamber, with conditions identical to those of the culturing chamber (see 5.3.1)
5.3.6 Vacuum vessel(s), fitted with stopcocks
5.3.7 Vaccum pump, fitted with a pressure gauge and capable of maintaining a pressure of 700 Pa
5.3.8 Weights, to provide ballast for the test specimens. The weights shall not react with any materials
with which they come into contact during the test
5.3.9 Pipette, of the specified in EN ISO 835, or brush
5.3.10 Safety equipment and protective clothing, appropriate for the test product and the test solvent,
to ensure the safety of the operator
5.3.11 Test container, suitable for holding the test specimens and of material resistant to the solvents
used
NOTE Jars of approximately 60 mm diameter and 100 mm height have been found to be suitable.
5.3.12 Ordinary laboratory equipment, including a balance capable of weighing to an accuracy of
0,01 g
5.3.13 X-ray apparatus, (optional) with tungsten target and beryllium window, with voltage and
current continuously variable in the range:
— voltage: 10 kV to 50 kV;
— current: 0 mA to 15 mA
6 Sampling
The sample of preservative shall be representative of the product to be tested. Samples shall be stored
and handled in accordance with any written recommendations from the supplier.
For the sampling of preservatives from bulk supplies, the procedure given in EN 212 should be used.
7 Test specimens
7.1 Species of wood
The test shall be carried out on European oak. This shall comprise sessile oak, Quercus petraea
(Mattuschka) Lieblin, and pedunculate oak, Quercus robur Linnaeus.

100 Pa = 1 mbar.
Other wood species, with demonstrated susceptiblity to Lyctus brunneus (Stephens), like Triplochiton
scleroxylon, may be used instead of European oak.
7.2 Quality of wood
Use only sound sapwood with between 2 annual growth rings per 10 mm and 10 annual growth rings per
10 mm, straight-grainded without knots. The wood, having few tyloses, shall not have been floated or
subjected to any chemical treatment and shall be dried without delay as described in 7.3.
7.3 Provision of the test specimens
Remove the bark from the freshly cut billets and then cut them into lengths (from which strips
25 mm × 15 mm in cross-section will be cut). Immediately place the billets in the drying chamber (5.3.3)
stacked with spaces between individual billets so as to allow movement of air through the stack. Retain
the billets in the drying chamber until their moisture contents are reduced to 15 % mass fraction (see
ISO 13061-1).
NOTE Moisture meters of the two-pronged electrical conductivity type are suitable for assessing moisture
content.
Cut the sapwood of the dried billets into planted st
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