Man painting creosote on a fence. Creosote is a wood preservative derived from coal tar. It is toxic to animals and fungi that infest wood as well as

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Man painting creosote on a fence. Creosote is a wood preservative derived from coal tar. It is toxic to animals and fungi that infest wood as well as offering effective water proofing. Creosote is a hazardous substance. Close contact through skin, inhalation or ingestion can cause burning, respiratory irritation and other health problems. It also causes cancer in animal studies and is a regulated in the EU for sale only to professional users.

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