CATAHUA (Hura Crepitans sp.)

Catahua is a light wood, with a color of off-white to brown, with average brightness and a medium to coarse texture. It is recommended for panels, inner lining, laminates, among others.

International trade name: Assacú
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Physical-Mechanical Properties.

Density  (g/cm³)

Volumetric contraction (%)

Elasticity module (kg/cm²)

Rupture modulus (kg/cm²)

Hardness (kg/cm²)
0.41 9.00 68,000 401 236

 

 

 

 

 

 

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