Creosote Oil
For Preservative of Timber confirming to IS 218 of
1968 & BS 144 of 1990.
Typical Specification
|
Type I |
Type
II |
Specific
Gravity at 30 0C |
1.003 -
1.108 |
1.003
- 1.108 |
Distillation
Limits % |
|
Upto 205 0C |
<6 |
<5 |
Upto 230 0C |
<10 |
5
- 10 |
Upto 315 0C |
<78 |
40
- 78 |
Upto 355 0C |
>60 |
73
- 85 |
Tar Acid |
6 - 15 |
6
- 20 |
Toluene
Insoluble |
<0.4 |
<0.4 |
Moisture % |
<1.5 |
<1.5 |
Liquidity
after heating up to 38 0C and keeping at 32 0C for 2 hours |
Completely
Liquid |
Completely
Liquid |
Recommended
for |
General
purpose, marine, timber, Railway sleepers and where decay hazard is high
but some exudation of creosote in service is tolerable. |
Telegraph
and electricity transmission poles, fencing and structural timbers. |
Disclaimer:
The above specifications are typical and may vary within limits from batch
to batch. GRPL does not guarantee the typical (or other non-specifications)
values. Analyses are performed on representative samples and not the actual
product shipped. We based the information on data believed to be reliable on
the date compiled. But we do not represent, warrant or otherwise guarantee
expressly or implied the merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose,
suitability, accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information or
the products, material or process described. The user is solely responsible
for all determination regarding any use of the material or product in its
territories of interest.
Safety :
Creosote oil contains phenols. Use PVC or Polychloroprene gloves and face
shield are desirable.
First Aid :
If splashed thoroughly irrigates the eye under a running cold-water tap.
Use copious quantities of buffered phosphate solution if available. Get
medical aid as soon as possible.
Skin :
Immediately wash with industrial methelated spirit or Isopropanol followed
by a wash with soap and water.