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Creosote (Coal Tar-Derived)

CAS Number

8001-58-9

Synonym

Creosote (Coal Tar-Derived)

Occurrence/Use

Wood preservative, waterproofing agent, anti-fouling agent, lubricant, animal repellent, insecticide, animal dip, fungicide; component of roofing pitch, fuel oil; distillation product of coal tar, product of incomplete coal combustion

Creosote

Cancer Potency Information

Comments/References: 

OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011.

Unit risk and slope factor can be calculated using PEF factors contained in

OEHHA (1993).  Benzo[a]pyrene as a Toxic Air Contaminant. Part B. Health Effects of Benzo[a]pyrene.

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