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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The wood from a large tree, ''Piptadeniastrum africanum'', native to the west coast of Africa. This yellowish brown wood is sometimes used as a substitute for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Demerara | + | The wood from a large tree, ''Piptadeniastrum africanum'', native to the west coast of Africa. This yellowish brown wood is sometimes used as a substitute for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Demerara%20greenheart Demerara greenheart] in ships but it is not as resistant to marine borers or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungus fungi]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | ''Piptadeniastrum africanum'' (African greenheart); | + | ''Piptadeniastrum africanum'' (African greenheart);dabéma (Fr.); singa-singa (Port.) |
== Hazards and Safety == | == Hazards and Safety == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 |
| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 07:40, 24 July 2013
Description
The wood from a large tree, Piptadeniastrum africanum, native to the west coast of Africa. This yellowish brown wood is sometimes used as a substitute for Demerara greenheart in ships but it is not as resistant to marine borers or fungi.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Piptadeniastrum africanum (African greenheart);dabéma (Fr.); singa-singa (Port.)
Hazards and Safety
Dust inhalation may cause nose, throat and eye irritation.
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979