VolatilesComponents of coal tar creosoteExposure of workers to creosoteDistillationDissolve in waterPitchOdorCompoundsAsphaltPreservativeMixture of many chemicalsPilingsCrudeBitumenPAHsSubstanceAromaticIndustrial chemicalsPolesArsenicNorth AmericaAqueousMixturesTraditionallyWoodBituminousMinesLiquidSoilDemand for coalFlammableBenueIARCChemicalsRespiratorySawnConsistsEnuguYieldHumansFenceToxicCarcinogenKogiInfrastructureIndustryNigeria'sAcidsDepositsProductsBillion metrCommunitiesClimate changeProductionYears
Volatiles6
- Creosote is the name used for a variety of products: wood creosote, coal tar creosote, coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles. (cdc.gov)
- Coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles are used for roofing, aluminum smelting, and coking. (cdc.gov)
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified coke oven emissions (coal tar pitch volatiles) as carcinogenic to humans and creosote as probably carcinogenic to humans. (cdc.gov)
- A large part of the binder used in the graphite industry for making "green blocks" is coke oven volatiles (COV), a considerable portion of which is coal tar. (wikipedia.org)
- Coal tar creosote volatiles are rarely formed in nature. (hazmatmag.com)
- Toxicological Profile for Wood Creosote, Coal Tar Creosote, Coal Tar, Coal Tar Pitch, and Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (PB2003-100136, 2002) 394 pp. (drugfuture.com)
Components of coal tar creosote3
- Some components of coal tar creosote dissolve in water and may move through the soil to groundwater. (cdc.gov)
- Breakdown in soil can take months for some components of coal tar creosote, and much longer for others. (hazmatmag.com)
- Some components of coal tar creosote have been found in plants exposed to creosote-treated wood in nearby soil. (hazmatmag.com)
Exposure of workers to creosote1
- Acting on a request received from an authorized representative of employees regarding their concern over the exposure of workers to creosote (8021394) and pentachlorophenol (87865), a health hazard evaluation was conducted by NIOSH at the wood treating operation (SIC-2865) of Koppers Company, North Little Rock, Arkansas. (cdc.gov)
Distillation8
- Additionally, IARC has classified the carcinogenicity of creosote compounds for specific occupational settings and cancer types, including during coke production (lung cancer), coal gasification (lung cancer), aluminum production (lung and bladder cancer), coal-tar distillation (skin cancer), and roofing and paving (lung and bladder cancer), all of which are considered to be carcinogenic to humans. (cdc.gov)
- The residue from the distillation of high temperature coal tar. (europa.eu)
- Coal tar creosotes are distillation products of coal tar, and coal tar pitch is a residue produced during the distillation of coal tar. (hazmatmag.com)
- a dark viscid product obtained from wood by distillation or by slow burning without flame, used in its natural state to preserve timber, rope, etc., or subjected to further distillation to yield creosote, oils, and a final residuum, wood pitch. (dictionary.com)
- Creasote or Kreozote is a term applied to the mixture of crude phenols obtained from the distillation of wood-tar. (dictionary.com)
- Distillate from the fractional distillation of coal tar of bituminous coal, with boiling range of 240°C to 400°C (464°F to 752°F). Composed primarily of tri- and polynuclear hydrocarbons and heterocyclic compounds. (europa.eu)
- Coal tar is a black viscous liquid obtained from the destructive distillation of coal and is used in various industries, including road construction, roofing, and waterproofing. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- Coal tar is a dark viscous liquid obtained from the destructive distillation of coal. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Dissolve in water3
- Components of creosote that do not dissolve in water will remain in place in a tar-like mass. (cdc.gov)
- Coal tar creosote contains some components that dissolve in water and some that do not. (hazmatmag.com)
- Coal tar creosote components that dissolve in water may move through the soil to eventually reach and enter the groundwater, where they may persist. (hazmatmag.com)
Pitch12
- Coal tar and coal tar pitch are usually thick, black, or dark-brown liquids or semi-solids, with a smoky odor. (cdc.gov)
- Sealcoat products that are coal-tar based typically contain 20 to 35 percent coal-tar pitch. (wikipedia.org)
- In Ferroalloy industry, coal tar pitch is a main component of the electrode paste used in electric arc furnaces. (wikipedia.org)
- Coal tar pitch act as the binder for solid filler that can be either coke or calcined anthracite, forming electrode paste, also widely known as Söderberg electrode paste. (wikipedia.org)
- In the coal gas era, there were many companies in Britain whose business was to distill coal tar to separate the higher-value fractions, such as naphtha, creosote and pitch. (wikipedia.org)
- Examination of the workers skin revealed two cases of mild oil folliculitis and three workers with pitch warts, both conditions probably due to creosote exposures. (cdc.gov)
- Pitch, coal tar, high-temp. (europa.eu)
- Coal tar creosote, coal tar, and coal tar pitch are mixtures of similar compounds. (hazmatmag.com)
- For this reason, many profiles of coal tar creosote also include coal tar, and coal tar pitch and all three are simply referred to as creosote. (hazmatmag.com)
- The components of coal tar and coal tar pitch move in the environment in a similar way. (hazmatmag.com)
- Coal-tar and wood-tar or pitch, applied hot in thin coats, are also good and cheap preservatives for exposed wood-work. (dictionary.com)
- It is a complex mixture of organic compounds that can be processed into several valuable products such as creosote oil, naphthalene, and pitch, which find application in various industries. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Odor3
- Wood creosote is a colorless to yellowish greasy liquid with a smoky odor and burned taste. (cdc.gov)
- Odor is one way to differentiate between asphalt and coal tar - tar has a distinctive creosote smell. (irinfo.org)
- odorless and tasteless or slight odor and taste of creosote. (drugfuture.com)
Compounds6
- Exposure to creosote compounds can occur in people working in the wood preservative, coke-producing, or asphalt industries, or using creosote-treated wood in building fences, bridges, or railroad tracks, or in installing telephone poles. (cdc.gov)
- Additionally, exposure to creosote compounds may occur in people living in treated-wood houses that may result in air or skin contact with creosote, or drinking water contaminated by a hazardous waste site. (cdc.gov)
- Skin and eyes may also become irritated when exposed to creosote compounds. (cdc.gov)
- For reasons of deriving a PNEC for STP, the impact of creosote on activated sludge was adopted as surrogate for mixed aromatic compounds and PAHs: the EC0 was found to be 36 mg/l (nominal). (europa.eu)
- Animals that live in the water, such as crustacea, shellfish, and worms, also take up coal tar creosote compounds. (hazmatmag.com)
- The approach was designed to remove the lower molecular weight compounds, which are the more soluble and mobile fraction of the contamination, via chemical oxidation while cementing the remaining higher molecular weight fraction of the tar in place. (fmc.com)
Asphalt3
- The results from epidemiologic studies indicate that roofers are at an increased risk of lung cancer, but it is uncertain whether this increase can be attributed to asphalt and/or to other exposures such as coal tar or asbestos. (cdc.gov)
- As asphalt and coal tar are incompatible materials, it is imperative to use the correct bitumen to ensure the long term integrity of repaired test sites. (irinfo.org)
- Asphalt and coal tar are hydrocarbon materials commonly used for built-up roofing. (irinfo.org)
Preservative7
- Coal tar creosote is the most widely used wood preservative in the United States. (cdc.gov)
- The preservative used by the Department is Creosote, distilled from Coal Tar. (britishtelephones.com)
- Wood preservative - Coal-tar creosote is used to preserve in the lumber industry. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Meat preservative - Wood-tar creosote was traditionally used to preserve meat. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Creosote has been a dependable preservative of wood infrastructure since the Industrial Revolution. (creosotecouncil.org)
- Creosote has been used for centuries as a wood preservative. (johnnycounterfit.com)
- Creosote, coal tar Creosote or creosote oil is a wood preservative. (gripelements.com)
Mixture of many chemicals2
- Creosote is a mixture of many chemicals. (cdc.gov)
- Creosote is the name used for a variety of products that are a mixture of many chemicals. (hazmatmag.com)
Pilings1
- For instance, mussels attached to creosote-treated pilings and snails and oysters living in water near a wood-treatment plant had creosote in their tissues. (hazmatmag.com)
Crude1
- Coal tar may be used in two forms: crude coal tar (Latin: pix carbonis) or a coal tar solution (Latin: liquor picis carbonis, LPC) also known as liquor carbonis detergens (LCD). (wikipedia.org)
Bitumen1
- Workers at coal-tar produc- pyrene, is classified as carcino- sene, 3-methylchrysene, 4-methyl- tion plants, coking plants, bitumen genic to humans (Group 1). (who.int)
PAHs1
Substance5
- As worst case, creosote is used as supporting substance in order to obtain a value that characterises toxicity to aquatic microorganisms. (europa.eu)
- If you have a chimney in your home, you probably know about creosote, a sticky tar-like substance that forms on the chimney's inner walls. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Creosote is a toxic substance that can cause many health problems like eye irritation, convulsions, coughing, and shortness of breath, but it has many uses. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Pittacal, pit′a-kal, n. a blue substance obtained from wood-tar oil and used in dyeing. (dictionary.com)
- Creosote is a substance that is derived from coal tar. (johnnycounterfit.com)
Aromatic1
- It consists primarily of aromatic hydrocarbons, tar acids and tar bases. (europa.eu)
Industrial chemicals2
- Many industrial chemicals were first isolated from coal tar during this time. (wikipedia.org)
- However, recent research has shown that the demand for coal tar products is on the rise, driven by the growing demand for industrial chemicals, construction materials, and energy. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Poles6
- Until 1912, poles were treated by the 'Bethel' or 'full cell' process, in which the poles are subjected to a vacuum to remove air from the cells and heated creosote is then introduced under pressure until no more can be absorbed. (britishtelephones.com)
- of creosote per cu. ft. of pole shall be retained, and the poles usually retain a black oily appearance due to the excess of creosote. (britishtelephones.com)
- In this process the poles are first subjected to air pressure, creosote is then forced into the pores under greater pressure, and finally a vacuum is applied which, assisted by the expansion of the air initially forced into the cells, removes all creosote in excess of that required to coat the cell walls. (britishtelephones.com)
- 5. Creosoting (after cutting poles for arms, etc. (britishtelephones.com)
- Whenever a creosoted pole is cut for -arm slots, pole roofs, scarfing of A-poles, struts, or any other purpose, the exposed surface must be liberally treated with 'Creosote and Tar,' so as to protect the exposed wood. (britishtelephones.com)
- These weights refer to Scots Pine poles, creosoted by the Ruping process. (britishtelephones.com)
Arsenic1
- You could be at a high risk of a skin disease, in case you deal with substances like coal, creosote, tar, arsenic, paraffin or radium on a regular basis. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
North America2
- Creosote-treated wood products have been a valuable part of critical infrastructure in North America. (creosotecouncil.org)
- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the largest market for coal tar, followed by North America and Europe. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Aqueous1
Mixtures2
- These products are mixtures of many chemicals created by burning of beech and other woods, coal, or from the resin of the creosote bush. (cdc.gov)
- Longer direct skin contact with low levels of creosote mixtures or their vapors can result in increased light sensitivity, damage to the cornea, and skin damage. (cdc.gov)
Traditionally2
- As the name suggests, creosote was traditionally used to preserve meat. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Traditionally, creosote has been used by boat builders and on outdoor hulls to prevent rotting. (gripelements.com)
Wood30
- Wood creosote has been used as a disinfectant, a laxative, and a cough treatment, but has since been replaced by better medicines. (cdc.gov)
- Coal tar creosote is released to water and soil mainly as a result of its use in the wood preservation industry. (cdc.gov)
- We do not know what happens to wood creosote when it enters the environment. (cdc.gov)
- Studies in laboratory animals show that eating wood creosote damages the liver. (cdc.gov)
- The Canada Creosote Company (later Domtar Corporation) operated a wood treatment plant in downtown Calgary. (hazmatmag.com)
- About 1-2% of the coal tar creosote applied to treated wood is released to the air. (hazmatmag.com)
- For instance, coal-tar creosote has been used for preserving wood for many years in the United States. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Medical purpose - In the medical field, wood creosote can be used as an anesthetic and laxative because it possesses antiseptic properties. (goldengatechimney.com)
- Creosote can easily accumulate in your chimney and wood-burning fireplace. (goldengatechimney.com)
- We recommend always using seasoned wood to prevent creosote accumulation. (goldengatechimney.com)
- This video explains coal-tar creosote's contribution to the longevity of wood products, its many uses, its treatments processes, and more. (creosotecouncil.org)
- Stephen T. Smith, P.E., authored an article on the cost-benefit analysis of creosote-treated wood compared to non-treated wood materials. (creosotecouncil.org)
- The introduction is extracted here: Creosote-treated wood products have been a vital part of our nation's physical infrastructure. (creosotecouncil.org)
- wood tar likewise protects animal matter from change, by the creosote it contains. (dictionary.com)
- It is a highly refractive, colourless, oily liquid, and was first obtained in 1832 by K. Reichenbach from beech- wood tar . (dictionary.com)
- While creosote treated wood is often used outdoors, it can also be used indoors in certain applications. (johnnycounterfit.com)
- For example, creosote treated wood can be used to build garden beds, raised planters, and compost bins. (johnnycounterfit.com)
- When using creosote treated wood indoors, it is important to take precautions to avoid contact with the skin and eyes and to ventilate the area well. (johnnycounterfit.com)
- Can I Creosote Damp Wood? (gripelements.com)
- Let's take a look at some creosote usage trends, consider how long it takes to dry, and whether you can paint over creosote-treated wood. (gripelements.com)
- Check to see if you're still asking, can I creosote damp wood? (gripelements.com)
- Creosote is suitable for rough, sawn or smooth wood used outdoors. (gripelements.com)
- So, can I creosote damp wood and is it okay? (gripelements.com)
- The problem here is that once wood is sealed with creosote, the moisture in the wood cannot escape naturally. (gripelements.com)
- Creosote may not stick if the wood is not dry enough. (gripelements.com)
- Since there is such a range in drying times, consider testing a small area of wood first to see if the creosote will stick. (gripelements.com)
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends against using creosote-treated wood in gardens and other residential uses. (gripelements.com)
- A problem with creosote-treated wood is the toxicity of creosote. (gripelements.com)
- People who live in homes made of creosote-treated wood report that the smoke causes headaches and stomach problems. (gripelements.com)
- Using creosote-treated wood for picnic tables, landscaping, or other areas where it may come into contact with the skin can cause rashes and blisters. (gripelements.com)
Bituminous2
- Coal tar is a bituminous product that is largely insoluble in petroleum distillates. (irinfo.org)
- The distillate of coal tar produced by the high temperature carbonization of bituminous coal. (europa.eu)
Mines2
- Coverage of the peak coal analysis also included Reuters , which observed that Goldman-Sachs sold its coal mines last summer. (cleantechnica.com)
- A visit to Iva Valley, Oji River Power Station, Onyeama Mine, Amansiodo Coal Field, Ezinmo Coal Field and Inyi Coal Field revealed that they have all been abandoned with dilapidated buildings as reminders of the mines in the coal city. (naijagists.com)
Liquid3
- Coal tar creosote is a thick, oily liquid typically amber to black in color. (cdc.gov)
- Coal tar is a thick dark liquid which is a by-product of the production of coke and coal gas from coal. (wikipedia.org)
- Coal tar is a viscous black liquid produced by the carbonization of coal. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Soil3
- This is a small amount compared with the amount of coal tar creosote found in waste water or soil. (hazmatmag.com)
- Coal tar creosote components are also broken down by microorganisms living in the soil and natural water. (hazmatmag.com)
- Quinoline also occurs in petroleum and shale oil processing, and is found in groundwater and soil at coal tar and creosote-contaminated sites. (who.int)
Demand for coal5
- With industry observers approaching consensus on the new normal of weakening demand for coal , we're mainly interested in what the IEEFA report leaves out. (cleantechnica.com)
- Globally, the coal tar market is expected to grow due to the increasing demand for coal tar in various industries. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- In Africa, the demand for coal tar is expected to increase, driven by the growth of the construction industry, particularly in road construction and maintenance. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- There is also an opportunity for exportation, as there is a high demand for coal tar in the global market. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- Coal tar production and supply business presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa to tap into the growing demand for coal tar products, and leverage the region's coal reserves. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Flammable2
- Being flammable, coal tar is sometimes used for heating or to fire boilers. (wikipedia.org)
- Creosote is among the leading causes of chimney fires in the US as it is a highly flammable material. (goldengatechimney.com)
Benue2
- three of the basins have been explored to an appreciable level, and they are the Kogi, Benue and Enugu Coal Districts and they further have two or more coal resource areas each. (naijagists.com)
- Nigeria has significant coal reserves estimated at over 2.5 billion metric tons, with deposits found in Enugu, Kogi, and Benue states. (startuptipsdaily.com)
IARC1
- The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified creosotes as probably carcinogenic to humans. (cdc.gov)
Chemicals3
- These companies included: Bonnington Chemical Works British Tar Products Lancashire Tar Distillers Midland Tar Distillers Newton, Chambers & Company (owners of Izal brand disinfectant) Sadlers Chemicals In modern times, coal tar is mostly traded as fuel and an application for tar, such as roofing. (wikipedia.org)
- Volatile chemicals in coal tar creosote may evaporate and enter the air. (hazmatmag.com)
- Creosote is made up of a staggering number of chemicals-up to a thousand. (gripelements.com)
Respiratory1
Sawn1
- Our kits include cleft chestnut post and rail, sawn post and rail with X Fence horse netting, creosoted sawn post and rail and half round machined post and rail. (mcveighparker.com)
Consists1
- This mixture consists of two parts of Creosote and one part of Coal Tar. (britishtelephones.com)
Enugu2
- After traversing the major coal deposits in the country, from Aguwatashi in Nasarawa to Enyeama and Oji in Enugu State, Maiganga in Gombe and Okaba in Kogi - and a visit to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida( IBB) University where smokeless coal research is being carried out - SINA FADARE reveals how this resource can help end the electricity supply challenge. (naijagists.com)
- The coal deposit in Enugu, The Nation learnt, was used to power the Oji River Power Station. (naijagists.com)
Yield1
- The production yield of coal tar depends on several factors, such as the quality of coal used, the processing technology, and the market demand. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Humans1
Fence1
- Pine fence posts were pressure treated separately with CCA-C, CCA-wax, CCA-oil and creosote. (irg-wp.com)
Toxic2
- Creosote is naturally toxic to fungi, insects, and marine fossils. (gripelements.com)
- Creosote is known to be toxic to fish and other aquatic life. (gripelements.com)
Carcinogen1
- Coal tar was listed as a known human carcinogen in the first Report on Carcinogens from the U.S. Federal Government. (wikipedia.org)
Kogi1
- The Kogi Coal District is in an area of 225,000 hectares of the Anambra Coal Basin. (naijagists.com)
Infrastructure2
- And as the coal tide retreats, the planet's vast investment in coal infrastructure could start to look as dumb as a subprime mortgage in 2007. (cleantechnica.com)
- However, there are challenges to the development of the coal tar industry in Nigeria and Africa, including inadequate infrastructure, environmental concerns, and a lack of investment in the industry. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Industry4
- Peak coal is coming sooner than expected…The industry does not require new investment given the ability of existing assets to satisfy flat demand, so prices will remain under pressure as the deflationary cycle continues. (cleantechnica.com)
- However, the coal industry in Nigeria has been largely underutilized, with most of the coal used for power generation. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- The production of coal tar in Nigeria and Africa is a relatively untapped industry, despite the abundance of coal reserves in the region. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- Later, when the railroad industry grew, creosote was used for sleepers. (gripelements.com)
Nigeria's2
- Council of Nigeria Mining Engineers and Geo-scientists Registrar Jonathan Ikeakor said the crisis bedeviling Nigeria's energy sector could be solved by using coal as an alternative means of generating electricity. (naijagists.com)
- Nigeria's strategic location in West Africa provides easy access to other African countries, making it an ideal location for coal tar production and exportation. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Deposits1
- Coal tar production and supply business is a lucrative venture in Nigeria and Africa due to the abundance of coal deposits in the region. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Products7
- Coal tar products are used in medicines to treat skin diseases such as psoriasis, and as animal and bird repellents, insecticides, animal dips, and fungicides. (cdc.gov)
- You could be exposed by using products that contain creosote to improve skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis or eating herbal remedies containing the leaves from the creosote bush, which are sold as dietary supplements. (cdc.gov)
- Animal studies have also shown skin cancer from skin exposure to coal tar products. (cdc.gov)
- citation needed] Coal tar is incorporated into some parking-lot sealcoat products used to protect the structural integrity of the underlying pavement. (wikipedia.org)
- Side effects of coal tar products include skin irritation, sun sensitivity, allergic reactions, and skin discoloration. (wikipedia.org)
- Coal tar production and supply business involves the extraction and processing of coal tar, and the supply of the resulting products to end-users. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- Coal tar is a versatile product that has numerous applications, from building and construction materials to personal care products and pharmaceuticals. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Billion metr1
- Expert put the coal deposit at about 2.8 billion metric tons. (naijagists.com)
Communities2
- Communities located near creosote facilities that may be exposed via the air may notice creosote odors. (cdc.gov)
- Farming communities and builders are allowed to purchase creosote as long as they do not resell it to public homeowners. (gripelements.com)
Climate change1
- Fayemi, who argued that though some people were worried about the usage of coal on climate change, assured all that clean coal would come to the rescue. (naijagists.com)
Production6
- During the baking process of the green blocks as a part of commercial graphite production, most of the coal tar binders are vaporised and are generally burned in an incinerator to prevent release into the atmosphere, as COV and coal tar can be injurious to health. (wikipedia.org)
- Coal production started in Nigeria in 1902 and it was the main energy source for the country until 1960. (naijagists.com)
- In Nigeria, the coal tar production and supply business has the potential to provide employment opportunities and generate revenue for the government. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- Despite these challenges, the coal tar production and supply business remains a promising venture in Nigeria and Africa. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- With the right equipment, technology, and market knowledge, coal tar production and supply business can be a lucrative venture, contributing to economic growth and job creation. (startuptipsdaily.com)
- Coal tar is a highly demanded product globally and locally, with various applications in industries like construction, road making, and chemical production. (startuptipsdaily.com)
Years5
- The IEEFA findings are consistent with other recent analyses demonstrating that the global coal market has topped out and is giving way to cleaner fuels, reversing the common wisdom of just a few years ago when China, India and other emerging economies seemed to continue to propel the global thirst for coal to new heights. (cleantechnica.com)
- The source of the creosote contamination is the former Canada Creosote Plant that operated on the south side of the Bow River in Calgary for over 40 years, from 1924 to 1962. (hazmatmag.com)
- After 9 years of exposure at Coco Solo, 11 of the 12 piles treated with 7030 creosote-coal tar showed borer attack of varying degrees of severity. (dtic.mil)
- Former Minister of Solid Minerals Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who is now Ekiti State governor, raised the hope of a better future in energy provision through coal when two years ago at an economic summit, he declared that by 2020, the country would be generating 1000 megawatts of electricity through coal. (naijagists.com)
- Crankshafts treated with creosote have a service life of over 75 years. (gripelements.com)