What is coal tar pitch?
Coal Tar Pitch (CTP) is a black substance used in a variety of industries. It is created during the destruction of bituminous coal. Industries commonly using coal tar pitch include the aluminum industry, the steel industry and industries involving creosote treatments. Coal tar pitch is typically either a thick liquid or a semisolid. It has a strong smell. Coal tar pitch releases dangerous chemicals when it is heated. OSHA recognizes coal tar pitch as a carcinogen.
