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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Family Name Grain Kiln Schedules Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Strength Properties Texture Toxicity Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Mallotus macrostachyus Trade Name Balek angin Family Name Euphorbiaceae Common Names Balek angin, Ki mejong, Mahang, Singin, Tampin, Tuka tuka Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Malaysia Common Uses Light construction, Matches, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Tool handles, Turnery Grain Even Straight Figure Weak (figure) Weak figure Straight Texture Fine Coarse Luster Medium Natural Durability Moderately durable Susceptible to marine borer attack Susceptible to attack from termites (Isoptera) Sapwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack Non durable Toxicity Some toxic effects Kiln Schedules Drying (speed) is fast Tree Size Tree height is 10-20 m Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Easy to machine Polishing Fair to Good Results Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 23-30 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 25 lbs/ft3 Weight 25 21 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 400 kg/m3 References Burgess, P.F.,1966,Timbers of Sabah,Sabah Forest Record, no.6 Desch, H.E.,1954,Manual of Malayan Timbers (2 vols,Malayan Forest Records,no.15