| abstract |
A composition comprising a vegetable oil, a hydrogen donor and an initiator, wherein the initiator has the formula (I): n n nwherein Ar=aromatic group, Ar y =0 or Ar, and B=I or S can be used to treat wood. The composition can include a solvent. Methods of treating wood comprise surface coating the wood with the composition or impregnating the wood with the composition, and heating the coated or impregnated wood at a temperature of at least 40° C. for at least 20 minutes. |