Creosote

Creosote is the generic name for a variety of chemical mixtures commonly known as wood creosote, coal-tar creosote, coal tar, coal-tar pitch, or coal-tar pitch volatiles. The creosote mixtures vary in color from yellowish to black to dark brown, and they all have a smoky odor. Coal-tar creosote is a common wood preservative.

More Information

• Creosote Waste in Ground Water, Pensacola, Florida
• ToxFAQs for Creosote, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
• Toxicological Profile for Creosote, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
  

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