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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Isn't creosote basically harmless and put into construction wood? Isn't this found in common building materials for homes, and we're actually quite exposed to it very frequently?
I question how dire the creosote needs to be cleaned up if it's really not that hazardous. But I'm not an expert on this chemical or on the matter in general; just wondering if letting time and nature sort this one out is an option too.
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Creosote is a compound that was once used to preserve wood products such as railway ties and power poles, but it has since been linked to certain cancers and birth defects.
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http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-...-to-be-studied
AFAIK, disposal of creosote wood is industrial waste. IMO, I'm guessing it's like the shift from using Asbestos?