Need Help ID'ing this wood

Allertec Wood?

Barry Irby

Many woods cause allergic reactions. There are charts available that describe some of the reactions for various types of wood. WoodWeb and US Forest Product Laboratory would be good sources. I think we will need a few more details. Some reactions can be much more severe than a runny nose. There is a saying, There are people who are allergic to Cocobolo and others who will be Allergic to Cocobolo.

Paul, *LINK*

GaryG in MD

There are many available lists of woods with properties best described as sensitizers.

This is BY FAR the best one I have ever found:

http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/#hp

A photo of your wood would help us ID it.

...Gary


best wood sensitizer list IMO

Re: Paul,

John K Jordan

Also, read this:

https://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-identification-guide/

If you can get a photo describe the wood - density, end grain structure (diffuse porous, ring porous), color, figure, smell.

At worst case, email the photo and I'll post it.

JKJ