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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
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SAPELLI
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
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
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
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SERAYA WHITE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous 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
Origin:
Asia
Stability:
Poorly stable
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SIPO
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
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
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
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SUCUPIRA PRETA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous 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
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
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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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