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Creosote
Other Names: Creosote wood-tar; creosote coal-tar, often referred to as creosote. Creosote wood-tar and creosote coal-tar have similar pump application properties and will be combined herein.
Viscosity: Varies, depending on the source, but normally 22 cPs.-66 cPs.
Remarks: Oily liquid with distinctive odor; coal-tar creosote is poisonous. Sp. Gr. of the wood-tar creosote is 1.1. Creosote is used for wood preservatives and as a disinfectant.
Pump Notes: Cast iron construction is satisfactory. Viton® elastomers are satisfactory. Mechanical seals may be used depending on the grade of creosote.
Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers®, L.L.C.