PLEASE NOTE: It is an offence for the general public to purchase and apply Creosote. However, the product is still available for sale to trades-people. This means the traditional user such as the agricultural community, builders, etc. are still able to purchase Creosote, providing they do not resell to the general public.
What is the best type of creosote for outside use?
Top Quality Traditional Coal Tar Creosote supplied direct to trade and professionals only. This excellent oil based timber preservative and stain is for outside use. Traditional Creosote available in Dark Brown or Black. 100% Coal Tar Creosote.
How do you apply traditional creosote?
Traditional Creosote can be applied by brush; spray or by dipping. Click on the links below to check our prices – we try our best to offer the best deals available! Top Quality Traditional Coal Tar Creosote supplied direct to trade and professionals only. This excellent oil based timber preservative and stain is for outside use.
What is 100% coal tar creosote?
Our 100% Coal Tar creosote is obtained by the distillation of Coal Tar. it is For use as a wood treatment against wood rotting fungi and wood destroying insects on external timbers. Creosote can be applied by brush, spraying or dipping.
What is creosote used for in the US?
We have compiled a list of Creosote suppliers in America. It’s commonly used for: Timber Treatment, Paint Finish, Black Fence Timber Stain, Preserve and Waterproofing Cross Ties, Pilings, Telephone Poles, Power Line Poles, Marine Pilings, and Fence Posts. Often called: Creosote Oil, Coal Tar Creosote.
Can you still buy proper creosote?
Traditional Creosote can only be sold to Professional Users. However, the product is still available for sale to trades-people. This means the traditional user such as the agricultural community, builders, etc. are still able to purchase Coal Tar Creosote, providing they do not resell to the general householder.
Is creosote still made?
Creosote, derived from coal tar, is widely used on utility poles, railroad ties and marine bulkheads. It is considered carcinogenic in high quantities, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The ban on the sale, manufacture or use of creosote would begin on Jan. 1, 2005.
What has replaced creosote?
Barrettine Creocote (Creosote Substitute); Dark (DK)
Is creosote legal?
Consumer use of creosote has been banned since 2003. The Commission's new decision amends the Biocides Directive and stems from a risk assessment of the effects of creosote on human health and the environment.
Is creosote still used today?
Creosote has been used as a wood preservative since the mid-1800s. Creosote is applied using high-pressure equipment in wood-preserving facilities by certified pesticide applicators only. Creosote poses cancer and non-cancer health risks of concern to workers in wood treatment facilities.
What is the shelf life of creosote?
The shelf life of the product will be 10 years from date of manufacture (if correctly stored).
What is as good as creosote?
Creosote is a category of carbonaceous chemicals that has been used as a wood preservative since the 19th century.
Will old motor oil protect wood?
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Is creosote better than Creocote?
Our approved creosote substitute 'WOCO Creocote' is a spirit oil-based, effective treatment for exterior wood. It has been developed as a safer (for the user) alternative to original creosote. It is still designed to be used to protect wood against rotting fungi and wood destroying insects on external timbers.
Is creosote safe to use?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that coal tar is carcinogenic to humans and that creosote is probably carcinogenic to humans. EPA has also determined that coal tar creosote is a probable human carcinogen.
What happens if you touch creosote?
The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur immediately or shortly after exposure to Creosote: * Skin contact can cause irritation, burning, redness, rash and itching, which is made worse by exposure to sunlight. * Contact can cause severe eye irritation and burns and may cause loss of vision.
Is creosote safe when dry?
This material should not be allowed into drains, sewers or other water courses. In the wet state harmful to animals and plants but once dry (48 hours) product is not considered unsafe. Splashes on leaves of plants will cause burns but long term systemic damage is unlikely. May be toxic to bats and bees.
Are railroad ties still treated with creosote?
The railroad industry has more than a century of experience using creosote treated railroad ties. The vast majority of ties currently purchased are creosote and creosote/borate treated wood. Experience and testing continue to support the use of creosote preservation for wood ties.
Why does creosote smell so good?
Its unique smell is the result of many compounds The smell of creosote after a good rain is the result of many volatile oils, but mostly terpene (a compound found in pines), limonene (citrus), camphor (pines and rosemary), methanol (wood alcohol), and 2-undecanone (spices).
Where is creosote found?
Creosote that is in the environment has usually been released from industries that preserve wood. Creosote can be released into soil and water and can then move through the soil to groundwater. Groundwater is water found underground in cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rocks.
Is creosote safe to use?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that coal tar is carcinogenic to humans and that creosote is probably carcinogenic to humans. EPA has also determined that coal tar creosote is a probable human carcinogen.
where can I buy 'proper' creosote ?
Hi there, I have a wooden coop, and want to treat it (and a spare one) with creosote as a preventative. However it seems that getting 'proper' creosote is going to be more difficult than I thought. The local agricultural shop won't sell it for domestic use, apparently only to people with a special licence! Any ideas where I can buy some? Thanks!
where can I buy 'proper' creosote ?
Hi there, I have a wooden coop, and want to treat it (and a spare one) with creosote as a preventative. However it seems that getting 'proper' creosote is going to be more difficult than I thought. The local agricultural shop won't sell it for domestic use, apparently only to people with a special licence! Any ideas where I can buy some? Thanks!