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If it comes from wood used in construction then probably, yes. Most construction timber will be treated by pressure impregnation with chemicals that are poisonous to the insects that might attack it. These preservatives may contain copper, arsenic, antimony or zinc all of which will give off poisonous fumes to the environment when you burn it.
However wood used for pallets for materials delivery very often is not treated so this type of wood is OK to burn, but watch the nails if you're using a saw to cut it up.
Burning all wood (and just about anything else) produces toxins even if it's straight from the forest. But the heavy metals used in wood preservatives, creosote on telephone poles, or any type of paint or varnish are several orders of magnitude worse than a nice oak log.
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Does pine wood give any toxic fumes while burning?
Yes. Pine wood is very toxic if burned.
What toxic gas does h2s release when its burning?
Burning of H2S produce SO2 and water.SO2 is the toxic gas.
Is burning of wood an example of an oxidation reduction reaction?
Burning Wood is similiar to Volcanic Ash
How is charcoal obtained from wood?
Partial burning of wood produces charcoal
Where does the oxygen needed for burning wood come from?
Oxygen is part of the mixture of gases we breath. Therefore, burning wood uses the oxygen in the atmosphere.
Does pine wood give any toxic fumes while burning?
Yes. Pine wood is very toxic if burned.
Is Nag Champa incense toxic?
Yes. Incense sticks are wood, and all wood burning, especially wood burning at low temperatures, generates significant air pollution. This is why wood fires are sometimes banned - e.g. in New York, and California. More importantly, the non-wood incense component is quite toxic, even if, like the wood, it is 'natural'.
Why is manmade wood toxic when burning?
because it has a special chemical that is poisonous that can only be realeased when burned
Is rubber tree wood safe for burning in a fireplace?
Rubber tree wood is not safe for burning in a fireplace indoors. Rubber tree would can be burned in an outside fire pit. Sometimes the fumes from rubber tree wood can be toxic.
What are some sources of cheap wood for burning in stoves?
Two sources of cheap wood for burning in stoves is a lumber salvage yard or a lumber mill. You may also be able to find cheap wood for burning in stoves at a commercial woodworking firm or a construction site.
Are wood burning fireplaces allowed in new construction in Bullhead City AZ?
yes as long as local codes do not outlaw
Is smoke from mahogany wood toxic?
No more than any other burning wood.But, no less either.Burning wood does give off several toxins, primary among these is carbon monoxide.
What toxic gas does h2s release when its burning?
Burning of H2S produce SO2 and water.SO2 is the toxic gas.
Is the poplar wood toxic why?
Yes, poplar wood can be toxic to some individuals. However, it really is only harmful if you have allergies to wood.
Is it safe to burn treated pine?
Depends on what is with treated with. If you mean lumber treated to resist rot and insects, such as wood used on a deck or fence post- NO. The treatment chemicals are toxic- and so is the smoke from burning that wood.
Is burning redwood toxic?
yes
Is wood burning an example of combustion?
Yes, wood burning is an example of combustion.
