which repositor for cresote

The HSE website says that there isn't concern to inhilation:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htm#a12

"Is there a risk through inhalation?
The study on which this regulatory action has been based showed some concern for frequent and repeated skin contact. It did not consider inhalation exposure. However, studies of people working with creosote regularly in timber treatment plants have not shown that there is an increased risk of lung cancer."

However if you are concerned about fumes a Scott half mask and gas/vapour filters or combination filters will help protect your lungs.
 
hornetstinger said:
I'll be treating rafters and house boarding in the summer what type of respirator do I need for creasote?
Click to expand...
Remember to not wear cloths you like as they are going to smell for a while Id assume. I cant remember the last time I used creasote, but I had a small amount of spilled diesel on my trousers once and it was horrible, it took many washes to get rid of it actually Im not sure if I ended up throwing them away or not.
 
If its proper proper creasote (pretty sure this can only be bought for industrial and agricultural use), and not creocote or other variations then i would suggest wearing clothes you can throw away, a mask is not really needed unless spraying it on, definetly wear eye protection and gloves.

You do not want it to come in contact with your skin, and its going to hurt a lot if it gets in your eyes. I find it best to do it in warmer periods as the wood is dryer and will soak more up, flip side to that is if the sun is beating down and you get it on your skin its going to burn. Fortunately I do not get affected too much by it but have seen some people with a pretty bad reaction to it.
 
If you want a proper answer, I would suggest a half face respirator with a Type A (Organic Cartridge for substances with a boiling point >65oc) and a P type pre-filter to remove particulate / droplets.
Remember Creosote is a potential Class 2 carcinogen and is flammable and explosible in enclosed spaces (no smoking). I would recommend using a suitable barrier cream on your fore-arms as well as gloves to minimise dermal contact. Eye protection is advisable.
 
Ah ok. Wouldn't it be better to get the space properly ventilated then to sort the mould problem, and get the water vapour out?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom