| 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. |
Black wood
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. |
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