Terpenes in sheets of pine bark

[Smittiferous]

Hey all!

Tried googling but unsuccessfully, I’m trying to find information on the potential content of terpenes contained in pine bark, especially about how long it will remain in the bark since processing. I’ve got some sheets of pine bark from Bunnings (the kind used for covering fences, strips of bark bound together with fine galvanised wire, comes in a roll) and I’m wondering whether any terpenes contained in the bark would have dispersed by the time the product is processed and makes it to the shelf. For what it’s worth, it’s also been sitting in my garage or outside for over eight months since I bought it. From what I can remember it doesn’t even have any piney sort of smell to it.

Safe? Not safe? Is there a way to test chemical content?

Thanks in advance!

 

[pinefamily]

I assume you are using it in an enclosure. If there is no smell, wouldn't that mean minimal terpene content? From my quick look, terpenes seem to be contained in the wood, but how much is in the bark I couldn't see.

 

[Smittiferous]

I assume you are using it in an enclosure. If there is no smell, wouldn't that mean minimal terpene content? From my quick look, terpenes seem to be contained in the wood, but how much is in the bark I couldn't see.

Yes, as lining for walls for decoration and a climbing feature. I’m hoping that is the case (no smell, no terpenes) but I’d rather be absolutely sure.

 

[pinefamily]

You could ring the Department of Forestry or whatever name they use these days, or the CSIRO.