@conference{
author = "Nikolić, Željka M. and Radović, Nebojša R. and Tešović, Olga",
year = "2023",
abstract = "• Introduction and objective
Creosote is used as wood preservative all over the world. Over 1500 different chemical compounds are
present in creosote [1]. Most of these molecules have render toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic effects.
Impregnated wood, as construction material for bridges, railroad ties, utility poles, have an
environmental impact through the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phenolic compounds, N-
, O- and S- heterocycles emissions [2]. The aim of this review is to draw attention on waste management
of creosote impregnated wood.
• Review and results
PAHs constitutes approximately 85 % of creosote content. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) in 1976. made up a list of 16 PAHs to estimate risks to human health from drinking water [3].
Those 16 “priority PAHs” represent only 15 % from all of those present in creosote [4]. EU directives
75/442/EEC, 91/156/EEC, and 94/67/EEC, order that any waste that exceeds the critical creosote limit
should be regarded as hazardous [4]. PAHs content over 100 mg/kgdm in solid waste classified that
waste as hazardous, according to Law on Waste Management in Serbia (Regulation on categories,
examination and classification of waste, Official Gazette of RS, No. 56/2010) [5].
• Conclusion
Can we and should we underestimate phenolic compounds and N-, O- and S- heterocycles which are
also present in creosote impregnated wood among PAHs? Toxicological effects and environmental
impact of every single compound in creosote composition are not known. Into addition to over 1500
chemicals following PAHs in creosote, each ones waste creosote impregnated wood should be regarded
as hazardous.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade - Technical Faculty in Bor, Serbia",
journal = "8th International Student Conference on Technical Sciences ISC 2023, Book of Abstracts",
title = "Why Should Used Creosot Impregnated Wood Waste Be Characterized as Hazardous?",
pages = "25-26",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cherry_6056"
}