This specification covers new coal-tar creosote, and creosote in use, for the preservative treatment of piles, poles, and timber for marine, land, and fresh water use. Test Methods D 38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this specification was withdrawn without replacement in July 2006.

1.1 This specification covers new coal-tar creosote, and creosote in use, for the preservative treatment of piles, poles, and timber for marine, land, and fresh water use. Test Methods D38 covers the sampling of wood preservatives prior to testing.