EP1480795A2

EP1480795A2 - Non-aqueous wood preservatives

Info

Publication number: EP1480795A2
Application number: EP03702596A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Joachim Fritschi; Florian Lichtenberg; Hans-Norbert Marx
Original assignee: Lonza AG
Current assignee: Lonza AG
Priority date: 2002-02-07
Filing date: 2003-02-04
Publication date: 2004-12-01
Also published as: JP2005516792A; WO2003066294A3; AU2003205732A1; PL374601A1; NO20043725L; US20050124723A1; WO2003066294A2

Abstract

The invention relates to wood preservatives on the basis of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds in non-polar organic solvent to which aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids having 6 to 30 carbon atoms are added. The addition of carboxylic acid results in a good solubility of the quaternary ammonium compounds in the non-polar solvent. The inventive preservatives are especially suited for treating dried and treated woods as they neither impair the dimension stability nor the surface quality of the woods. The combination of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds and aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids having 6 to 30 carbon atoms is also suitable as a preservative additive for non-polar liquids such as drilling and cutting oils, cooling lubricants, hydraulic liquids, mineral oil-based fuels and lubricants.

Description

Non-aqueous wood preservatives

The invention relates to non-aqueous wood preservatives based on biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds and carboxylic acids as well as their use for the treatment of dry or dried wood and the wood treated in this way that can be treated with protection.

Quaternary ammonium compounds have been known as effective bactericides and fungicides in the fields of pharmacy, disinfection and preservation and have been used extensively since the 1930s. The broad spectrum of effectiveness is also used in material protection, especially in the field of wood preservation. Due to the high water solubility of the quaternary ammonium compounds, they are found almost exclusively in water-based preparations, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, e.g. B. copper compounds, in the so-called ACQ salts. Due to the ionic character quaternary ammonium compounds are in non-polar solvents such as. B. White spirit, petroleum or white spirit is only slightly or not soluble. Preparations based on the mineral oil derivatives mentioned are of great importance in wood preservation, especially if dry woods with high demands on dimensional accuracy have to be subjected to a protective treatment. Such woods are, for example, glued timber (glued laminated girders), doors, windows, construction timber (prefabricated houses) and similar. In this area of application, quaternary ammonium compounds have so far not been able to be used economically, since sufficient solubility of quaternary ammonium compounds, for example in white spirit (bp. 180-220 ° C.), could only be achieved by means of large amounts of solubilizers or emulsifiers. Such additives have a considerable influence on the properties of the preparations, e.g. B. water absorption or leachability when using emulsifiers. The paintability and aging behavior of the treated surfaces can also be adversely affected.

The object of the present invention was therefore to provide wood preservatives based on quaternary ammonium salts which contain non-polar solvents such as white spirit without large amounts of added solubilizers or emulsifiers and thus also with mechanically finished wood without any adverse effects dimensional stability, surface quality, paintability and environmental compatibility.

According to the invention the object is achieved by the wood preservatives according to claim 1.

It has surprisingly been found that by adding aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids having 6 to 30 carbon atoms or a mixture of such carboxylic acids without further auxiliaries, the solubility of quaternary ammonium compounds in non-polar organic solvents such as white spirit can be increased so much that Have functional and economical formulations for use in wood.

The wood preservatives according to the invention contain 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound or a mixture of such compounds and 0.5 to 50 parts of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid having 6 to 30 carbon atoms or a mixture of such carboxylic acids, with the proviso that that the ratio of quaternary ammonium compound and carboxylic acid is in the range of 1: 3 to 3: 1, and 10 to 99 parts of a non-polar organic solvent. In addition, they can optionally contain other additives, namely in particular

Up to 5 parts of additional biocidal substances such as fungicides, insecticides, molluscicides or bactericides,

Up to 20 parts of one or more binders, dyes or pigments,

• Up to 20 parts of one or more additives for hydrophobing, moisture regulation and / or drying (siccatives).

The biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds are preferably those of the general formula

used. Herein, R ^{1 is} benzyl or Ce_ ₁₈ alkyl, R ² d-ig alkyl or - [(CH ₂ ) ₂ -O] "R ⁵ with n = 1-20, R ³ and R ⁴ independently of one another Cι_ ₄ alkyl , R ^{5 is} hydrogen or optionally substituted phenyl and A ^{~ is} a monovalent anion or an equivalent of a polyvalent anion of an inorganic or organic acid.

Alkyl here and in the following is to be understood in each case to mean linear or branched alkyl groups of the stated carbon numbers, but preferably linear alkyl groups and particularly preferably those with an even number of carbon atoms. In particular, this also includes the homolog mixtures derived from natural raw materials, such as, for example, “coconut alkyl”.

Substituted phenyl is to be understood in particular to mean phenyl groups which are substituted by one or more C ₈ alkyl groups and / or by one or more chlorine atoms.

All inorganic or organic anions, in particular halide such as chloride or bromide, borate or anions of lower carboxylic acids such as acetate, propionate or lactate, are in principle suitable as anion A ^~ .

Particularly preferred quaternary ammonium compounds (I) are didecyldimethylammonium salts, dioctyldimethylammonium salts, octyldecyldimethylammonium salts, dicocosalkyldimethylammonium salts, cocoalkyldimethylpoly (oxyethyl) ammonium salts, dicocosalkylmethylaluminium poly (oxy , Decyl-dimethyl-poly (oxy-ethyl) ammonium salts, didecyl-methyl-poly (oxyethyl) ammonium salts, octyl-dimethyl-poly (oxyethyl) ammonium salts, dioctyl-methyl-poly (oxyethyl) ammonium salts, coco-alkyl-dimethyl-benzylanj noniumsalze, benzyl-dodecyl-dimethylammonium salts, benzyl dimethyl-poly (oxyethyl) ammonium salts, C ₈ _ ₁₈ alkyl trimethylammonium salts, as well as mixtures of two or more of these compounds.

Saturated or unsaturated natural or synthetic fatty acids are preferred as aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids having 6 to 30 carbon atoms or the cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids known as “naphthenic acids” and mixtures of such carboxylic acids. These include, in particular, the fatty acids and fatty acid mixtures obtainable from natural fats and fatty oils, such as, for example, coconut, linseed oil and soy fatty acids.

Aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof are preferably used as non-polar organic solvents. These include, for example, the high-boiling hydrocarbon fractions commercially available under the names varnish, heavy or white spirit and products such as "White Spirit", petroleum and decalin.

Heavy mineral oils can also be used as solvents for outdoor applications.

The wood preservatives according to the invention penetrate quickly and deeply into the wood to be treated; the dimensions and surface structure remain unchanged. Among other things, they are characterized by the fact that the salt-like quaternary ammonium compounds cannot evaporate from the substrate because of their non-volatility and therefore there is no need to worry about any loss of activity or environmental damage caused by the emitted active ingredient.

The wood preservatives according to the invention can be used for all treatment methods customary in wood protection, such as painting, spraying, dipping and (pressure) impregnation. They are preferably used to treat dry wood by brushing, dipping or impregnation.

The use of the agents according to the invention is not limited to woods, they are equally suitable for the preservation of other porous organic substrates such as paper, cardboard, cork and the like.

The invention likewise relates to the woods which have been treated by treatment with the wood preservatives according to the invention and are treated with biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds with the addition of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids having 6 to 30 carbon atoms or a mixture of such carboxylic acids. The invention also encompasses the use of the combination of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds with aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids having 6 to 30 carbon atoms in a mass ratio of 1: 3 to 3: 1 for the preservation of non-polar liquids. These include in particular drilling and cutting oils, cooling lubricants, hydraulic fluids and petroleum-based fuels and lubricants. These are easily attacked and decomposed by microorganisms in the presence of water without preservative additives, which can lead to mucus and odor formation and corrosion and corresponding consequential damage.

The following examples illustrate the implementation of the invention, without any limitation being seen therein. All quantities in “parts” relate to parts by mass (weight).

example 1

A wood preservative composition was produced according to the following recipe: 6.0 parts didecyldimethylammonium chloride 4.0 parts soy fatty acid 90.0 parts white spirit, type D 60, bp 180-220 ° C

With an application rate of 150 g / m ² wood surface, the agent was effective against putrefactive fungi in accordance with DIN EN 113.

Example 2

A wood preservative composition was prepared according to the following recipe: 6.0 parts benzalkonium chloride 3.0 parts undecylenic acid 0.5 parts propiconazole

0.5 parts diethylene glycol monobutyl ether 90.0 parts petroleum, bp 200 ° C With an application rate of 120 g / m ² wood surface, the agent was effective against rot and blue stain in accordance with DIN EN 113 and DIN EN 152.

Example 3

A wood preservative composition was produced according to the following recipe:

5.0 parts didecyldimethylammonium chloride

5.0 parts linseed oil fatty acid 0.5 parts iodopropynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC)

10.0 parts of alkyd resin based on linseed oil (oil length 80%)

79.5 parts of White Spirit, bp.> 150 ° C

With an application amount of 120 g / m ² wood surface, the agent was effective against

Putrefaction and blue stain according to DIN EN 113 and DIN EN 152 as well as against fouling by moss, algae and lichens.

Example 4

A wood preservative composition was produced according to the following recipe:

10.0 parts of N, N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly (oxethyl) ammonium propionate (70% solution in

ethylene glycol)

7.0 parts of coconut fatty acid

5.0 parts copper naphthenate (10% Cu) 10.0 parts rosin

68.0 parts of petroleum, bp> 200 ° C

With an application amount of 100 g / m ² wood surface, the agent was effective against

Attack or fouling by putrefaction, blueness, algae, moss and lichen.

With an application rate of 250 g / m ² wood surface, the agent was also effective against mold rot. Example 5

A wood preservative composition was produced according to the following recipe:

12.0 parts didecyldimethylammonium chloride 10.0 parts naphthenic acid, technical

10.0 parts of copper naphthenate

63.0 parts of heavy mineral oil, bp> 350 ° C

5.0 parts of 2,4-dinitro-o-cresol

With an application quantity of 200-250 g / m ² wood surface, the agent was suitable for the maintenance of wood in constant contact with the ground (e.g. cable poles).

Example 6

A wood preservative composition was produced according to the following recipe:

3.0 parts of N, N-didecyl-N-methyl-poly (oxethyl) ammonium propionate (70% solution in

ethylene glycol)

2.0 parts of undecylenic acid

0.5 parts propiconazole 5.0 parts rosin hard resin

0.5 parts of dye, oil-soluble

89.0 parts white spirit, dearomatized, A III

At a rate of 20 kg / m wood (double vacuum process) the agent was effective against rot and blue stain.

Example 7

A wood preservative composition (concentrate) was produced according to the following recipe:

25.0 parts didecyldimethylammonium chloride

15.0 parts of coconut fatty acid, distilled

3.0 parts iodopropynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC) 10.0 parts zinc octoate (22% zinc) 57.0 parts petroleum, bp> 250 ° C

The concentrate should be diluted 1: 9 with petroleum or white spirit before use. The dilution was effective against putrefaction, blue stain, mold and mold rot with an application amount of 200 g / m wood surface.

Example 8

A wood preservative composition was produced according to the following recipe:

2.0 parts didecyldimethylammonium chloride

2.0 parts N, N-bis (3-aminopropyl) dodecylamine (Lonzabac ^® 12.100)

4.0 parts of tall oil fatty acid

0.5 parts propiconazole 5.0 parts hydrocarbon resin, mp> 80 ° C, gasoline soluble

0.5 parts fenoxycarb, 1:19 dissolved in diethylene glycol monobutyl ether

85.0 parts white spirit, isoparaffinic, bp.> 180 ° C

With an application quantity of 20 kg / m wood or an application quantity of 150 g / m

Wood surface, the composition was effective against wood-destroying fungi and insects as well as against blue stain and mold.

Claims

claims

1. Wood preservative, characterized by a content of a) 0.5 to 50 parts of a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound or a mixture of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds b) 0.5 to 50 parts of an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid having 6 to 30 carbon atoms or a mixture thereof Carboxylic acids c) 0 to 5 parts of additional biocidal substances d) 0 to 20 parts of one or more binders, dyes and / or pigments e) 0 to 20 parts of one or more additives for hydrophobicization,

Humidity regulation and / or drying and f) 40 to 99 parts of a non-polar organic solvent, with the proviso that the ratio of components a) and b) is between 1: 3 and 3: 1.

Wood preservative according to claim 1, characterized in that as a biocidal quaternary ammonium compound, a compound of the formula

wherein

R ¹ benzyl or C _ö -is-alkyl, R ² Cι_i ₈ alkyl or - [(CH ₂ ) ₂ -O] "R ⁵ with n = 1-20, R ³ and R ⁴ independently of one another R ^{5 is} hydrogen or optionally substituted phenyl and A ^{~ is} a monovalent anion or an equivalent of a polyvalent anion of an inorganic or organic acid.

3. Wood preservative according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is 2 to 15

Parts of quaternary ammonium compound (s) and 1 to 10 parts of carboxylic acid (s) contain.

4. Wood preservative according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon or a mixture of such hydrocarbons is used as the non-polar organic solvent.

5. Use of the wood preservative according to claims 1 to 4 for the treatment of dry wood by brushing, dipping or impregnation.

6. Wood treated with biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds with the addition of aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids with 6 to 30 carbon atoms, obtainable by treating wood with a wood preservative in accordance with

Claims 1 to 4.

7. Use of biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds in combination with aliphatic or cycloaliphatic carboxylic acids with 6 to 30 carbon atoms in a mass ratio of 1: 3 to 3: 1 for the preservation of non-polar liquids, in particular drilling and cutting oils, cooling lubricants, hydraulic fluids, fuels and lubricants based on mineral oils ,

8. Use according to claim 7, characterized in that a compound of the formula as the biocidal quaternary ammonium compound

wherein R ¹ , R ² , R ³ , R ⁴ and A have the meanings given in claim 3, is used.