Manufactured gas plants converted coal and oil to gas for heating and cooking among other uses, which led to a coal tar by-product as part of the process ... smells like roofing tar or mothballs.

The use of coal tar pitch in roofing materials, pavement sealants, and waterproofing solutions is witnessing moderate growth.

NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per Facts and Factors study, the global coal tar pitch market size was worth around USD 3.8 billion in 2021 and is predicted to grow to around USD 5.3 ...

Hughes said drilling at the site has unearthed coal tar byproduct that doesn't dissolve in water. The remediation process includes installing a protective barrier in the river, treating water from ...