Opened Creosote

anotherbaldrick

Valli wrote: »

No it wouldn't. It would sting, and it would hurt but it can be washed out!
Having said that it would be advisable to wear goggles or a face shield if applying creosote. Mind you it is advised that you wear goggles while strimming - now a strimmed stone launched at your eye would probably cause more problems than a splash of creosote.

Quote from the usual source OK American but ;-

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), eating food or drinking water contaminated with high levels of coal tar creosote may cause a burning in the mouth and throat, and stomach pains. ATSDR also states that brief direct contact with large amounts of coal tar creosote may result in a rash or severe irritation of the skin, chemical burns of the surfaces of the eyes, convulsions and mental confusion, kidney or liver problems, unconsciousness, and even death. Longer direct skin contact with low levels of creosote mixtures or their vapors can result in increased light sensitivity, damage to the cornea, and skin damage. Longer exposure to creosote vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

This from e-how UK.

Creosote burns are caused by direct contact with creosote. They can occur in the mouth if creosote is ingested in any form, but most often occur on the skin on the eyes. The burns are characterized as chemical burns and are similar to severe sunburn. They are often accompanied by severe reddening of the skin, blisters or peeling skin depending on the severity of the burn. A creosote burn also makes the affected skin more vulnerable to the effects of the sun and, in critical cases, increases the risk of developing skin cancer.

Read more: Creosote Burns | eHow.co.uk http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_6726853_creosote-burns.html#ixzz1k1LHWAZK

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Valli

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

Quote from the usual source OK American but ;-

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), eating food or drinking water contaminated with high levels of coal tar creosote may cause a burning in the mouth and throat, and stomach pains. ATSDR also states that brief direct contact with large amounts of coal tar creosote may result in a rash or severe irritation of the skin, chemical burns of the surfaces of the eyes, convulsions and mental confusion, kidney or liver problems, unconsciousness, and even death. Longer direct skin contact with low levels of creosote mixtures or their vapors can result in increased light sensitivity, damage to the cornea, and skin damage. Longer exposure to creosote vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

This from e-how UK.

Creosote burns are caused by direct contact with creosote. They can occur in the mouth if creosote is ingested in any form, but most often occur on the skin on the eyes. The burns are characterized as chemical burns and are similar to severe sunburn. They are often accompanied by severe reddening of the skin, blisters or peeling skin depending on the severity of the burn. A creosote burn also makes the affected skin more vulnerable to the effects of the sun and, in critical cases, increases the risk of developing skin cancer.

Read more: Creosote Burns | eHow.co.uk http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_6726853_creosote-burns.html#ixzz1k1LHWAZK

and from my personal experience, working with and testing creosote for some years it can burn but it can be washed out.

obviously, as there's no market for it anymore I don't still do that;)

I'm fine BTW

Anyway OP, it has been banned so I suggest you take it to the tip and buy one of the many substitutes for it.

red_devil

thanks i will throw it away.

Hintza

I just wonder how we all manage to survive before anythng that is any use got banned.

Bradden

It's only banned for sale to the general public. There are replacement brands - Creocote.

I work for a Trade Supplier and we stock Creosote - it is legal for Trade Suppliers to sell it.

anotherbaldrick

Bradden wrote: »

It's only banned for sale to the general public. There are replacement brands - Creocote.

I work for a Trade Supplier and we stock Creosote - it is legal for Trade Suppliers to sell it.

But not to the Public . Professional use only as was said in earlier post . You must take note that there are some extraordinary clumsy and inept people out there. My mate has one , his wife. When they decorate he will only let her paint inside of the cupboards with the door shut

traineepensioner

Hi,

Is there a new safe version? My local B&Q stocks it..... It's about £10 for 5 litres, so a lot more expensive than the old stuff