Abstract: The present invention provides antifungal compositions based on Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBA), its homologues and derivatives, that can be used to preserve wood. The invention provide a method for the preservation of wood against fungal attack, that employs the impregnation of wood with TBBA or its homologues and derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved wood-plastic composite (WPC) produced from a mixture comprising, wood particles, plastic, and optionally additives. The WPC of the invention further comprises an active ingredient that acts as a biocide. The active ingredient comprises TBBA or a homologue or derivative thereof and is added to the mixture together with the wood particles during and/or before production of the WPC. A method of producing the improved WPC of the invention is described.

Abstract: A flame-retarded paper product comprises as a fire-retardant (FR) ingredient a compound selected from among inorganic and organic flame-retardant compounds. A method of making a flame-retarded paper product is described, which comprises: a) producing a base paper; b) applying to the paper base at least one FR compound, to form a layer comprising said compound; and c) applying to the base paper, over said layer, a coating color and/or laminate and/or surface sizing.