NAME: Creosote
SYNONYM(s): Wood-tar creosote mixture of phenols and phenolic derivatives-- Synonyms-Creosote and Beechwood Coal-tar Creosote contains significant amounts of naphthalene and anthracene-- Synonyms-Creosote Oil, Liquid Pitch Oil, and Tar Oil
IMIS: C129
CAS: 8001-58-9
DESCRIPTION:
Wood-tar creosote boiling range - 203-220 deg C Coal-tar creosote distilling range - 200-400 deg C
Exposure Limits
Health Factors
IARC: Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
Suggested chemicals for sampling would be phenol, cresols, naphthalene, or PNA's.
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