Difference between revisions of "Copper chromated arsenate"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A preservative used to prevent wood decay. When used outdoors, copper chromated arsenate | + | A preservative used to prevent wood decay. When used outdoors, copper chromated arsenate (CCA), is hazardous to the environment because it can migrate and contaminate nearby soils. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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chromated copper arsenate; CCA | chromated copper arsenate; CCA | ||
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Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. | Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:13, 4 July 2022
Description
A preservative used to prevent wood decay. When used outdoors, copper chromated arsenate (CCA), is hazardous to the environment because it can migrate and contaminate nearby soils.
Synonyms and Related Terms
chromated copper arsenate; CCA
Risks
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.