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Creosote

Creosote is a highly refined coal tar oil which will protect all outdoor timber from rot, fungi and insect attack. It is one of the best timber preservers on the market.

It is suitable to use on fences, sheds, boat houses, stock pens and dog kennels. It is also suitable for use in the garden - on stakes, frames, trellis and landscaping. Creosote has been used for the preservation of timber for well over a century. Numerous service trials and field tests have shown it to be highly effective.

Creosote is intended primarily for application by spraying, dipping or brushing. Its good viscosity and liquidity, allows this preservative to be applied without heating.

Creosote is suitable for application by the hot-and-cold open tank process or by pressure impregnation.

It is resistant to leaching and is particularly suitable for exterior work except where odour is objectionable.

Creosote has a certain degree of water repellence and can retard the movement of timber and the incidence of splitting, checking and distortion which tends to occur in timber exposed to weather.

It is non-corrosive to metals and can have a protective action on iron and steel.

Creosote is not readily flammable and after a few months of drying or weathering, creosoted wood presents no greater fire hazard than ordinary timber.

Porous materials such as plaster, if in contact with treated wood, tends to extract creosote by capillary action and become stained.

Creosote has a characteristic odour which can be picked up by foodstuffs and other materials in the vicinity, without actually coming into contact with the treated wood.

If the creosote requires straining, then strain it through cheesecloth or similar material.

COVERAGE: Approximately 6 square meters per litre.

Safety

Personnel handling creosote should wear gloves (PVC) goggles and overalls. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.

First Aid

EYES: Immediate treatment is vital. Thoroughly irrigate the eyes under a running cold-water tap. Skilled medical advice or aid should be obtained as soon as possible.
EXTERNAL: Immediately wash the affected area with methylated spirits followed by a wash of soap and water.
INTERNAL: If suspected poisoning seek medical attention at once. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give 250 ml of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Warnings

FIRE: Wear breathing apparatus. Use dry powder C02, foam, water, fog, sand or earth.
LEAKS AND SPILLS: Wear full protective clothing. Prevent spilt liquid from entering surface water drains. Absorb with zeolite, sawdust, sand or lime. Flush with water and detergent.
STORAGE: Store container in a well ventilated area away from any sources of heat. When used in enclosed spaces, adequate ventilation should be provided.
STOWAGE: Product in cold state is stable. Heating may cause flammable vapours to be given off. Avoid contact with oxidising materials. Keep away from food and beverages.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of empty containers safely.