Coal Tar Supplier in Malaysia
Coal tar supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover crude coke-oven tar, dehydrated or settled material and refined grades for specialist formulation. Coal tar is the dark, viscous whole-tar mixture recovered during coal carbonisation, and buyers specify it by source form and processing properties rather than a single molecular formula.
Crude coal tar is principally a feedstock for distillation into tar oils, pitch and other aromatic fractions. Dehydrated or settled grades provide tighter water and solids control for downstream processing, while a refined formulation grade is selected against the formulator's own incoming specification.
Industrial uses include tar distillation, coal-tar coatings, coal-tar epoxy systems and specialised binder or lining formulations. Personal-care manufacturers seeking coal tar for a named specialist scalp-care formula should state the exact grade and quality controls instead of ordering an industrial distillation feedstock.
Send the required grade, application, water, sediment, viscosity or distillation controls, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.

- CAS number
- 8007-45-2
- Grade
- crude coke-oven tar, dehydrated or settled, refined formulation grade
- Appearance
- dark brown to black viscous liquid or semi-solid material according to grade and temperature
Coal Tar grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude coke-oven coal tar | dark brown to black viscous liquid | — | Feedstock for coal-tar distillation and recovery processes that separate tar oils, pitch and other downstream fractions from the whole crude tar. | The required packed or bulk format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Dehydrated or settled coal tar | dark viscous liquid with water and suspended solids controlled to a stated specification | — | Downstream distillation, blending and industrial formulation where the plant needs tighter water, sediment or insoluble-matter controls than crude tar. | Supply format and handling requirements are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Refined coal tar for specialist formulation | black viscous liquid or semi-solid material according to the required grade | — | Specialist scalp-care and personal-care product manufacture where the buyer's formulation and incoming specification explicitly identify coal tar. | Confirm the formulation grade and pack requirement with the quotation. |
How to buy Coal tar from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Coal tar
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material identity | coal tar, CAS 8007-45-2 | — |
| Material type | complex coal-derived mixture rather than a single molecular substance | — |
| Appearance | dark brown to black viscous liquid or semi-solid according to grade and temperature | — |
| Commercial form | crude, dehydrated or settled, or refined formulation grade as specified | — |
| Grade controls | water, sediment or insoluble matter, density, viscosity, distillation profile, ash and residual pitch characteristics confirmed against the intended process | — |
Coal Tar applications
Safety and handling
Keep coal tar in suitable closed containers or tanks, control temperature and vapour during transfer, and keep it away from ignition sources. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about Coal tar
Is coal tar the same as coal tar oil?
No. Coal tar is the whole complex mixture produced during coal carbonisation. Coal tar oils are distillate fractions separated from that mixture, such as light, naphthalene, wash or anthracene oils, and are ordered to different specifications.
Is coal tar the same as coal tar pitch?
No. Coal tar pitch is the heavy residue left after distillable oils are removed from coal tar. Whole coal tar, its oil fractions and the residual pitch are separate commercial materials and should be named clearly in an enquiry.
What is the difference between crude and dehydrated coal tar?
Crude coke-oven tar can carry more water and suspended material from its recovery process. Dehydrated or settled tar is processed to meet tighter controls on water, sediment or insolubles for downstream distillation, blending or formulation.
What specifications should be provided when buying coal tar?
State the grade, intended process and any required limits for water, sediment or insoluble matter, density, viscosity, ash and distillation behaviour. A current incoming specification is the clearest basis for assessing a variable coal-derived mixture.
Can coal tar be specified for coatings or specialist formulations?
Coal tar is used in selected industrial coating and specialist formulation systems, but the required quality controls differ from a crude distillation feedstock. Provide the exact application and formulation-grade specification rather than assuming one grade suits both duties.
How do I request a coal tar price in Malaysia?
Send the required grade, target properties, application, quantity, receiving arrangement and delivery location. Add packing and documentation needs so the quotation can define the complete commercial requirement.
