This Draft Malawi Standard specifies requirements for two types of coal-tar disinfectants that are miscible with water and intended for use on inanimate surfaces. The Draft Malawi Standard is intended for the evaluation of coal-tar type disinfectants for general use. Black fluid consists of a solubilized crude phenol fraction prepared from high boiling point tar acids. White fluid consists of emulsified phenolic compounds.
Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, incl. reconstituted tars (HS code(s): 2706); Chemicals for purification of water (ICS code(s): 71.100.80)