Pine tar along with many other ingredients due to a lack of proof of their effectiveness. Some pine tar products contain creosote, a probable carcinogen. Creosote potentially may be produced when the pine wood is heated up to high temperatures in the creation of pine tar. Pine tar is also used in veterinary medicine as an expectorant and an antiseptic in chronic skin conditions. Pine tar Pine tar is a sticky material produced by the high temperature carbonization of pine wood in anoxic conditions (dry distillation or destructive distillation). The wood is rapidly decomposed by applying heat and pressure in a closed
Tar "Burmese Oil" or "Burmese Naphtha", is also a form of petroleum. Oil Sands, almost exclusively produced in Alberta, Canada is colloquially referred to as "Tar Sands" however the oil sands is composed of bitumen. Note, similar heavy crude grades from Venezuela are not referred to as "Tar Sands" by Wikipedia or the environmental community. In Northern Europe, the word "tar" refers primarily to a substance that is derived from the wood and roots of pine. In earlier times it was often used as a water repellent coating for boats, ships, and roofs. It is still used as an additive in