Creosoted Cargo

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Infobox on Creosoted Cargo
Example of Creosoted Cargo
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Creosoted Cargo

Description

Creosote is a tar oil which in pure form is colorless and has a pungent smell.

Creosoted cargo such as piles, telephone poles and railway cross-ties, preferably to be stowed on deck. The smell of creosote can hardly ever be removed from the decks and it will affect other cargoes. Do not place the containers with creosoted cargo nearby odor sensitive cargo.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.