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ABURA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11020
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ACAJOU D'AFRIQUE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11820
Color:
Red brown
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AFRORMOSIA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13140
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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AIELE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.490
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10490
Color:
Pinkish brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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ALEP
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.050
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
23390
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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ANDIRA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.860
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20170
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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ANDOUNG
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.590
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14010
Color:
Pinkish brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ANGELIM
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20870
Color:
Orange - yellow
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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ANGELIM VERMELHO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.070
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
26280
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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ANGUEUK
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15610
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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ANIEGRE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13690
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
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AWOURA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.770
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17840
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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AYOUS
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.380
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
7260
Color:
Light yellow
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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AZOBE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.060
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21420
Color:
Dark red
Stability:
Poorly stable
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BALAU RED
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.870
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16670
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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BALAU YELLOW
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.910
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
22940
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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BALSA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.140
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
5140
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
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BASRALOCUS
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.790
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18350
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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BETE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.660
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13620
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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BILINGA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.760
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14660
Color:
Orange - yellow
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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BODIOA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.890
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20290
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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BOSSE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.630
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
12650
Color:
Pinkish brown
Stability:
Stable
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BUBINGA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.920
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20180
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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CAMBARA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15520
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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CEDRO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.460
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
9210
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Stable
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CONGOTALI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.100
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
26700
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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CUMARU
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.070
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
26610
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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CURUPIXA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.750
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17300
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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DIBETOU
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.530
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10460
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Stable
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DOUSSIE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17020
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
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EKABA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13760
Color:
Pinkish brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ESSIA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
12 870
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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EUCALYPTUS GRANDIS
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.650
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15200
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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EVEUSS
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.060
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
25620
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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EYONG
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17110
Color:
Light yellow
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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EYOUM
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.940
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
22 700
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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FARO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.550
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
9550
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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FAVA AMARGOSA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.750
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19500
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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FRAMIRE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.500
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11350
Color:
Yellow
Stability:
Stable
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FREIJO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.580
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17270
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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FUMA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.320
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
5130
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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GARAPA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.790
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15880
Color:
Orange - yellow
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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GOMBE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.640
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13940
Color:
Orange - yellow
Stability:
Moderately stable
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HEVEA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.650
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11760
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
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IATANDZA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13 000
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
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IATANDZA
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13 000
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
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IGAGANGA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.610
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13060
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Stable
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ILOMBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.490
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10130
Color:
Pinkish brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
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IPE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.040
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
22760
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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IROKO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.640
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
12840
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ITAUBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.860
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21020
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
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JARRAH
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.820
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20090
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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JATOBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.940
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
23460
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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KANDA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.700
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10 060
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Stable
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KAPUR
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16150
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
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KEMPAS
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
23000
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
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KERUING
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.790
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16610
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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KOSIPO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.690
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11190
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
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KOTIBE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.760
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13020
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
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KOTO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.590
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13140
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
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LATI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.820
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16 830
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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LAUAN RED
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.650
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13290
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
LIMBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.540
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11750
Color:
Light yellow
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
LIMBALI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.810
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18 010
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
LONGHI
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.750
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18490
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
LOTAFA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.840
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18 670
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
LOURO VERMELHO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.660
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14170
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
MAÇARANDUBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.100
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
24410
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
MAKORE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.690
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13850
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
See this species
MANDIOQUEIRA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19400
Color:
Pinkish brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
MARUPA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.410
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10070
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Stable
See this species
MENGKULANG
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.680
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14450
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
MERANTI DARK RED
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.680
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13020
Color:
Dark red
Stability:
Stable
See this species
MERANTI LIGHT RED
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.500
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13620
Color:
Light red
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
See this species
MERBAU
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.830
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15440
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Stable
See this species
MOABI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.870
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21040
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
MONGHINZA
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
MOVINGUI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.730
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14740
Color:
Yellow
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
See this species
MUIRACATIARA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16500
Color:
Dark brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
MUKULUNGU
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.940
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17060
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
NIANGON
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.700
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14430
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
NIOVE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18510
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Stable
See this species
OKAN
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.910
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
22260
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
See this species
OKOUME
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.440
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
9690
Color:
Light red
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
See this species
OSANGA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14 100
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
OSSOKO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
OVENGKOL
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.820
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21470
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
OZIGO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.590
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13820
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Stable
See this species
PADOUK d'AFRIQUE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.790
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15870
Color:
Red
Stability:
Stable
See this species
PAO ROSA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.020
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21290
Color:
Light red
Stability:
Stable
See this species
PAU AMARELO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.810
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19460
Color:
Yellow
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
See this species
PAU ROXO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.870
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21250
Color:
Purple
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
See this species
PIQUIARANA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17640
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
QUARUBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.520
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11980
Color:
Pinkish white
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
RAMIN
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.660
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19020
Color:
Light yellow
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
See this species
SAFUKALA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.680
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16 090
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
SAPELLI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.690
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13960
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
SERAYA WHITE
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
12370
Color:
Pinkish white
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
SESENDOK
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Origin:
Asia, Oceania
See this species
SIPO
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13240
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
See this species
SUCUPIRA PRETA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.910
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
22300
Color:
Dark brown
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
See this species
TALI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.910
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19490
Color:
Brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
See this species
TATAJUBA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21490
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Stable
See this species
TAUARI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14500
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
TECK
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.670
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13740
Color:
Yellow brown
Stability:
Stable
See this species
TIAMA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.550
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10980
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
See this species
TOLA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.520
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10920
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Stable
See this species
VESAMBATA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
VIROLA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.520
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
12430
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
WALLABA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18450
Color:
Red brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
WAMBA
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Color:
Creamy white
Stability:
Poorly stable
See this species
WENGE
Product classes (uses):
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.870
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21050
Color:
Dark brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species
ZINGANA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.790
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17520
Color:
Light brown
Stability:
Moderately stable
See this species

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux

For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.

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