What is another word for coal-tar creosote?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊltˈɑː kɹɪˈɒsə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Coal-tar creosote is a chemical compound commonly used as a wood preservative and as an ingredient in asphalt. This dark, oily substance is composed of many compounds, including benzene, toluene, and naphthalene. Due to its hazardous properties, coal-tar creosote has numerous synonyms such as creosote, wood-tar oil, wood creosote, coal-tar pitch volatiles, and pitch oil. Other common synonyms include creosote oil, creosote wood preservative, and coal-tar distillate. Additionally, the compound is known as creosote pitch, creosote tar, and dead oil. When purchasing wood preservatives or asphalt products, it is important to check the labeling for any of these synonyms to ensure safe and responsible usage.
