Coal chemicals

Coal Chemicals Sector Group (CCSG)

Uses and properties

CCSG (organisation chart) represents European producers of chemicals derived from coal tar distillation. The main product (approx. 50 %) of the tar refinery is the distillation residue "coal tar pitch". The distillates are crude naphtalene and technical fractions (aromatic oils). The major single coumpounds are naphthalene (~10 %), phenanthrene (~4,5 %) and anthracene (~1,3 %). Some compounds (e.g. naphthalene, anthracene, carbazole, phenol, cresols and xylenols) are commercially available.

Main applications:

• Electrode binders for aluminium and electro-steel production
• Refractory materials
• Aromatic oils for the production of carbon black
• Wood impregnating oils oils
• Chemicals for the production of dyes, inks, pesticides, plasticizers, solvents and coatings.

Issues and regulations

Regulations

Compliance with REACH, CLP and other regulations

REACH implementation

Involvement in the "REACH for Coal Chemicals" consortium.

Specific issues

Develop a co-ordinated approach to health, environment and technical issues

Influence harmonisation of chemical legislation

Develop scientific data for coal-tar products

Link with European and National scientific bodies involved in health, environment and workers protection

Link with industry associations and scientific bodies with an interest in the products

Biocide registration

Contact/Further information

Walter Cremers, Sector Group Manager
Tel. + 32 2 676 7224

Membership

Rütgers Group
Koppers Europe Group
Bilbaina de Alquitranes
Industrial Quimica del Nalón
Deza
Tar Alliance AM
Chairman: Winfried Boenigk, Rütgers.
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