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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 Heartwood Color Kiln Schedules Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Scientific Name Strength Properties Texture Trade Name Tree Size Scientific Name Mallotus penangensis 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 Heartwood Color Brown Yellow Purple Orange Grain Even Straight Figure Weak (figure) Weak figure Straight Texture Fine Coarse Luster Low Natural Durability Durable Susceptible to marine borer attack Susceptible to attack from termites (Isoptera) Non durable Kiln Schedules Drying (speed) is fast Tree Size Tree height is 0-10 m Tree height is 10-20 m Response to Hand Tools Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work Easy to machine Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 47 lbs/ft3 Weight 46 37 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 753 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