Coal tar
Coal tar is the liquid by-product of the distillation of coal to make coke. The gaseous by-product produced by this process is commonly known as town gas. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Coal tar is very viscous brown or black liquid, with smell of naphthalene and aromatic hydrocarbons. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ It can be made into coal tar soap, and is used in medicated shampoo to kill and repel head lice and as a treatment for dandruff and psoriasis. Coal tar is also used to treat eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorders. . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of coal tar for your medical condition. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Coal tar is available in the following dosage forms: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, coal tar is a Group 1 carcinogen. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Distillation: Distillation is a means of separating liquids through differences in their vapor pressures.... Coal: Coal is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground by deep mining, coal mining (open-pit mining or strip mining). It is a readily combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock. It is composed primarily of carbon and hydrocarbons, along with assorted other elements, including sulfur. Often associ... Coke: Coke may mean:... Coal tar related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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