Xylamon

Description

[Desowag-Bayer Holzschutz] A registered trademark for a Lindane containing Insecticide that was discontinued in the 1980s. Xylamon® was sold as a spray or powder and is primarily used for woodworms.

Resources and Citations

• EPA: Xylamon

• G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991

• Website: https://www.ge-iic.com/fichas-tecnicas/biocidas-herbicidas-etc/xylamon/

• NIH: Precautions for using Xylamon

• Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998