#$%^&*AU2015215849A120160609.pdf#####Abstract According to the present invention there is provided the use of one or more low aromatic or substantially low aromatic solvents as a carrier, for efficacious use within a preservative formulation for treating wood or other cellulosic species. The invention also provides for a wood preservative formulation comprising such a carrier. In an embodiment, the carrier is selected from the commercially-available range of Exxsol@ D and Isopar@ fluids.-1/3 VHR 160 140 120 100 80 6 0 40 20 0inra sprt xs *D0soa FIG. 1 E D SO........ .............. 8000.m m ................ m 7000..M' ...... ..... 50005 5000 4000 1000 0 ju: M ineral spirit ExxsoP 040 IsopaK G............................................. .. .. . .. .. . . F IG... . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .........-3/3 FIG.. 5..FG... ....00.. ... 0.... .. .... . .. . .... .. .... . .. .... . .. .... . .... .... ...20.. 10. ... FIG. FIG 6aFG.5