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Preservative moisture-repellent treatments for wooden packing boxes

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Abstract

The woods used for shipping crates and boxes have nb appreciable natural resistance to fungi and insects. Consequently, containers exposed to the elements are usually attacked by biological deteriorating agents. These agents include decay fungi that destroy wood, and staining and molding fungi that cause little loss in strength but can obscure stencil markings.

Citation

Verrall, Arthur F. 1959. Preservative moisture-repellent treatments for wooden packing boxes. Forest Products Journal. 9(1): 1-22.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/61543