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Reducing discoloration of wood due to photodegradation caused by ultraviolet (UV) and visible (VIS) radiation enhances its aesthetical value and prolongs the overall service life of protective coatings. In this study, the efficiency of pretreatments with different active ingredients to reduce degradation and stabilize the color of Siberian (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) and European larch (Larix decidua Mill) wood was investigated. UV absorbers (UVA), hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) and zinc oxide nanoparticles were used in twenty different pretreatments. The ability to protect wood surface against radiation was evaluated via color and gloss change measurements during artificial ageing. The efficiency of tested color-stabilizing pretreatments differed for Siberian and European larch and not all of them reduced discoloration. The most effective pretreatments were based on a combination of UVA and HALS in a synergistic effect. Overall, the best efficiency from tested variants for larch wood generally was observed for combination of Eversorb 80 on benzotriazole basis + Eversorb 93 on a piperidinyl basis. The pretreatments did not significantly affect the gloss values. The results revealed convenient variants of stabilizers for Siberian and European larch wood and confirmed different compatibility between specific wood species and color stabilizers.

Color Stabilization of Siberian and European Larch Wood Using UVA, HALS, and Nanoparticle Pretreatments