Can you still buy original 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.

Why is creosote banned?

Consumer use of creosote has been banned since 2003. Creosote is a carcinogen at any level, and there are significant environmental risks when wood treated with creosote comes into direct contact with soil or water.

What is the half life of creosote?

1) In once case of dermal exposure, an adult male with a 90% phenol exposure had an elimination half-life of approximately 14 hours.

Is creosote toxic?

Creosote is Toxic Irritated Skin – If you come into physical contact with creosote, you may notice rashes or other reactions. Irritated Eyes – Creosote can cause sensitivity to light or even symptoms that mirror chemical burns in your eyes.

What has replaced creosote?

WOCO 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.

Why was creosote banned in UK?

In 2003 the EU took the decision to ban the amateur use of creosote as a precautionary measure, because of concerns around the impacts of creosote on human health and the environment. Approvals for professional and industrial use of creosote products were allowed to continue.

What replaced creosote?

About WOODLIFE® CreoCoat® Black Wood Preservative It’s an ideal substitute for creosote-based coatings. EPA-registered, insecticidal preservative prohibits termite damage, rot and decay.

Is Creocote the same as creosote?

Creocote is an oil-based, effective treatment for exterior wood developed as a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative to Creosote. It can be used to protect wood against rotting fungi and wood destroying insects on external timbers.