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''Piptadeniastrum africanum'' (African greenheart);dabéma (Fr.); singa-singa (Port.) | ''Piptadeniastrum africanum'' (African greenheart);dabéma (Fr.); singa-singa (Port.) | ||
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| − | Dust inhalation may cause nose, throat and eye irritation. | + | * Dust inhalation may cause nose, throat and eye irritation. |
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:09, 14 July 2022
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.)
Risks
- Dust inhalation may cause nose, throat and eye irritation.
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979