Balsamo

Model: QR-021 | Date:2010-05-06

::Description::

ModelQR-021
Size(L*W*H): 300-1200*90/125*12/15mm
Thickness of top layer: 2mm,3mm,4mm
Lacquer: UV treffert finish
Edge: Bevel, micro-bevel, square
Joint: Tongue and Groove(T&G)


Wood species: Balsamo, Red Incienso
Latin name: Myroxylon spp., M.balsamum
Family: Fabaceae 
Origin
Brazil, Peru, Mexico,etc.
Wood properties:
Heartwood reddish brown becoming deep red or somewhat purplish upon exposure; fairly uniform to striped; sharply demarcated from the white sapwood. Luster medium to high; texture medium; grain is typically interlocked; without distinctive taste, but may have a pleasant spicy scent.Though non-siliceous, there is more than the usual dulling of cutters;
Its density:0.85-1.03g/
3;
The heartwood is reported to be highly resistant to attack by decay fungi.Both sapwood and heartwood are highly resistant to preservative treatments.
Main uses:
Flooring, furniture, interior trim, turnery, railroad crossties. The tree is well known for its yield of balsam used in perfumes, harvested mainly in El Salvador.
Availability:
Readily available.