#$%^&*AU2014203830B220150409.pdf#####ABSTRACT METHODS OF EMPLOYING ENHANCED PENETRATION OF WOOD PRESERVATIVES TO PROTECT WOOD AND RELATED SOLUTIONS The present invention relates to a wood preservative solution comprising at least one amine oxide and at least one wood preservative and a non-borate buffering agent with the balance being at least one suitable solvent. The present invention also relates to methods of protecting wood with enhanced penetration of wood preservatives