Coal tar

NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 1 IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 , 1987,p. 175.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 34 , 1984,p. 65.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 35 , 1985,p. 83.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 3 , 1973,p. 22.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 34 , 1984,p. 65.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 3 , 1973,p. 22.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Limited Evidence IMEMDT    IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 35 , 1985,p. 83.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

OSHA PEL: TWA 0.2 mg/m³; Carcinogen
DFG MAK: Human Carcinogen
NIOSH REL: (Coal Tar Products) TWA 0.1 mg/m³
DOT Classification:  3; Label: Flammable Liquid

For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles, 5023.

The Coal tar, with the CAS registry number 8007-45-2, is also known as Picis carbonis. It belongs to the product category of UVCBs-organic. Its EINECS number is 232-361-7. Its classification codes are: (1)Anti-eczematic [topical]; (2)Dermatologic Agents; (3)Keratolytic agents; (4)Mutation data; (5)Skin / Eye Irritant; (6)TSCA UVCB; (7)Tumor data. It should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry place. Moreover, it should be protected from oxides. Coal tar is a brown or black liquid of extremely high viscosity, which smells of naphthalene and aromatic hydrocarbons. It is among the by-products when coal is carbonized to make coke or gasified to make coal gas. It is an antipruritic and keratoplastic agent used also in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions. This chemical is sometimes used for heating or to fire boilers as it is flammable. It is also used to manufacture paints, synthetic dyes and photographic materials.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause cancer. It should be avoided exposure that you need obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, you must seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).