BALSA | My Tropical Timber

Botanical names : Ochroma pyramidale

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	140
Class of resistance to fungi :	Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer :	No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Stability :	Moderately stable
Finishing :	Average (filling recommended)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	5140
Color :	Creamy white
Origin :	South America

Products workable from this species

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.5 Sculptures

7.6 Packing and crating