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  1. Creosote - Wikipedia

    Creosotes are the principal chemicals responsible for the stability, scent, and flavor characteristic of smoked meat; the name is derived from Greek κρέας (kreas) 'meat' and σωτήρ (sōtēr) …

  2. What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous? | Family Handyman

    Oct 11, 2023 · “Creosote is a sticky, tar-like residue that builds up in chimneys when wood is burned,” says Dan Morris of Fire and Saw. “It forms when the wood doesn’t burn completely …

  3. Creosote - US EPA

    Dec 26, 2024 · Creosote is a wood preservative pesticide used in outdoor settings such as in railroad ties and utility poles. It protects wood against termites, fungi, mites and other pests …

  4. What is Creosote and Why is it Dangerous? - True Ventilation

    Jan 7, 2025 · Creosote is a black or dark brown tar-like substance that accumulates inside chimneys and flues when wood is burned. As wood burns, it releases smoke filled with water …

  5. Creosote is a general term covering coal tar creosote, coal tar, and coal tar pitch. Coal tar creosote is the most common mixture, and is widely used as a wood preservative in the U.S.

  6. Creosote | ToxFAQs™ | ATSDR

    Creosote is the name used for a variety of products: wood creosote, coal tar creosote, coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles. These products are mixtures of many chemicals …

  7. CREOSOTE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CREOSOTE is a clear or yellowish flammable oily liquid mixture of phenolic compounds obtained by the distillation of tar derived from wood and especially from beech wood.

  8. Everything You Need to Know about Creosote

    Oct 2, 2024 · Creosote is, at its core, a byproduct of incomplete combustion. It starts off as a gas, then cools into a sticky liquid that adheres to the side of a chimney flue.

  9. Creosote | Wood Preservation, Tar & Coal Tar | Britannica

    In commerce, creosote is a coal-tar distillate, a complex mixture of organic compounds, largely hydrocarbons. It is commonly used as a wood preservative. The creosote distilled from wood …

  10. What Is Creosote? (And Why You Need to Remove It)

    Creosote is a dark, tar-like substance that builds up inside your chimney or flue every time you burn wood. It forms when the smoke from your fireplace or wood stove cools as it rises, …