What happens to creosote when it enters the environment?
• Coal tar creosote is released to water and soil mainly as a result of its use in the wood preservation industry. • Coal tar creosote may dissolve in water and may move through the soil to the groundwater. • Once it is in the groundwater, it may take many years for it to break down. • Coal tar creosote can build up in plants and animals. • No information is available on what happens to wood creosote when it enters the environment.
