by Professor Gene Wengert
Q.
We are treating black walnut with water vapor to make color more uniform. A very dark liquid flows out of the treating kiln. Could this liquid be injurious to environment?
A.
Yes. Absolutely. It is quite toxic.
Professor Gene Wengert is Extension Specialist in Wood Processing at the Department of Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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