CEN/TC 317/WG 2 - Coal tar based oils

This document gives specifications and defines test methods for coal tar fluxing oils. Annex specifies this warning for use for industrial purposes. The main purposes of these oils are to reduce the viscosity of bituminous (carbonaceous) binders used for road construction. They may be used in conjunction with petrochemical feedstocks.

This European Standard defines the specifications and the test methods for carbon black feedstock i.e. coal tar, coal tar fractions or coal tar distillates used for the manufacture of carbon black.

This European Standard gives the specifications of and the test methods for liquid fuels derived from coal tar. The specifications also apply to shale oil, aromatic mineral oils, and lignite tar.
Preheating of liquid fuel oils according to this standard can be necessary for transport, storage, and combustion.
The mixing with fuel oils from other raw materials should be avoided.
This standard does not cover marine fuel applications.

This European Standard gives the specifications and the test methods for creosotes for industrial wood preservation.
Different grades of creosote are used depending on the desired properties of the treated wood.
WARNING - The use of this European Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard cannot address all of the safety implications associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate health and safety practices and assess the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  The warnings to use are covered in annex C.

This European Standard defines the principal terms concerning the more common coal tar based oils.