Coal tar products are a group of chemicals derived from the distillation of coal tar. BENZENE, cresol, toluene, eosin, naphtha, phenol, and creosote are all examples of coal tar products. BENZENE is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor, cresol is an aromatic organic compound, toluene is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, eosin is a red dye, naphtha is a petroleum-based solvent, phenol is a toxic white crystalline solid, and creosote is a brown or black liquid used as a wood preservative.