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Black wood

Common name: Australian blackwood, wattle or acacia.
Botanical name: Acacia melanoxylon
Family: Legumes
Origin: Native to Southeast Australia.
Description: An evergreen wattle with dense foliage, balls of cream twisted flowers and pods. Height: 20 m.

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Black wood

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Black wood

Applications Gum arabic, derived from acacia (usually A. Senegal), it is used in the printing sector and as a binding agent in the manufacture of some medicines. Gum arabic is also commonly used as a food additive. Due to their excellent wood properties, Australian black woods are increasingly being planted in New Zealand. Blackwood is used in the manufacture of furniture, boats, musical instruments, etc.
Allergens The allergens appear to be 2,6-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone, acamelin, and melacacidin (in heartwood).
Allergy

Hand dermatitis It has been reported after contact with wood and gum arabic. Sawdust is a problem, particularly in furniture manufacturers. Hay fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and other respiratory problems are of increasing concern. the predominance Acacia allergy, as shown in a number of Australian and Asian studies, is on the rise.

Cross reactions
Meranti (Shorea spp.) And some types of mahogany.
Other information
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