The Characterization of Wood-preserving Creosote by Physical and Chemical Methods of Analysis.

Abstract

Numerous papers provide a comprehensive review of coaltar creosote as a wood-preservative: History, chemical composition, physical characteristics, toxicity, volatility, and marine use. The objective of this review is the collation of published data to the extent that these might be utilized either immediately to chemically characterize creosote(s) or to direct an experimental research program-toward this objective. The data are correlated with the various analytical methods used. Two categories of information include (1) lists of specific compounds identified as present and (2) fractions of creosote, any one of which may contain similar compounds.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0784554

Entities

People

  • F. H. Max Nestler

Organizations

  • Forest Products Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Composition
  • Composition (Property)
  • Creosote
  • Materials
  • Organic Materials
  • Preservatives
  • Toxicity
  • Volatility

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Forest Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design