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A brownish oil with a phenolic odor obtained from the distillation of [[coal tar]]. Creosote contains [[cresol]] and other phenolic compounds with approximately 12 to 14% [[anthracene]]. Prior to World War I, [[anthraquinone dye|anthraquinone dyestuffs]] were prepared from the anthracene in creosote. Creosote has also been used as an [[insecticide]], [[fungicide]], [[biocide]], and [[disinfectant]]. It is a common wood preservative for railroad ties, telephone poles, marine pilings, and shingles. | A brownish oil with a phenolic odor obtained from the distillation of [[coal tar]]. Creosote contains [[cresol]] and other phenolic compounds with approximately 12 to 14% [[anthracene]]. Prior to World War I, [[anthraquinone dye|anthraquinone dyestuffs]] were prepared from the anthracene in creosote. Creosote has also been used as an [[insecticide]], [[fungicide]], [[biocide]], and [[disinfectant]]. It is a common wood preservative for railroad ties, telephone poles, marine pilings, and shingles. | ||
| + | Creosote is on the ILFI [[Red list of Materials|Red list]] of building materials. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 250 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 250 | ||
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* Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986 | * Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986 | ||
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* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | ||
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
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* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
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* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | ||
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_tar (Accessed Jan. 15, 2006) | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_tar (Accessed Jan. 15, 2006) | ||
Latest revision as of 14:34, 3 November 2023
Description
A brownish oil with a phenolic odor obtained from the distillation of Coal tar. Creosote contains Cresol and other phenolic compounds with approximately 12 to 14% Anthracene. Prior to World War I, anthraquinone dyestuffs were prepared from the anthracene in creosote. Creosote has also been used as an Insecticide, Fungicide, Biocide, and Disinfectant. It is a common wood preservative for railroad ties, telephone poles, marine pilings, and shingles.
Creosote is on the ILFI Red list of building materials.
Synonyms and Related Terms
creosota (Esp.); créosote (Fr.); creosote oil; liquid pitch oil; tar oil; dead oil of coal tar; heavy oil; anthracene oil
Risks
- Flammable. Flash point >93 C (>200 F).
- Suspected carcinogen. Irritating to skin, eyes and nose. Inhalation or ingestion of high quantities may be toxic.
- Bartoline: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol, benzene and toluene. Insoluble in water.
| Density | 1.050 g/ml |
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| Boiling Point | 200-400 C |
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 250
- Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_tar (Accessed Jan. 15, 2006)