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Examples of substances that are commonly destructive Distilled to extract chemicals and other materials include:
  • Wood

  • Soft coal


Examples of substances extracted include:

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Coal Tar Pitch volatiles (CTPV) are the result of destructive distillation of bituminous coal. They contain Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNA's). PNAs sublime readily and cause Carcinogenic Compounds in working areas. Evidence suggests that workers exposed to products of Combustion or distillation of bituminous coal are at increased risk of Cancer .


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