PDF Wood species and their potential toxic effects, Wood Allergies and Toxicity, The Wood Database, and more.
The yew is similar to the other trees in appearance...The death of people who used travellers vessels made in Gaul for the purpose of holding wine is known.
A small amount of respect and attention should be given to the matter of safety as it pertains to wood toxicity.Since ancient history, how much more should we pay attention to this subject, considering that we have so many more well-developed means of communication and testing?
There is a chart of various wood species, along with their reported effects and properties.References are given at the bottom of the chart, which has been compiled from many sources.Keep in mind the following when viewing the chart.
It is not safe to use any wood that isn't listed on the chart.As of yet, adverse reactions have not been reported.The wood may be very obscure.If you have confirmed that you are allergic to a specific species of wood, it is helpful to check for related species at the end of the wood profile page.Many times, a wood in a particular genus will share similar compounds with other woods, resulting in cross-reactions.Cocobolo is related to other woods such as Kingwood, Tulipwood and Honduran Rosewood.The two wood types that sound like they are related, such as Black Cherry and Brazilian Cherry, are actually unrelated.
Wood dust can cause long-term health problems.There are specific woods that can cause allergic reactions, or woods which are toxic in and of themselves.Fine dust from all the woods can damage your lungs and cause other health problems.Bill Pentz has dealt with this particular health issue on his website.
Is this wood safe to use as a plate/bowl/cutting board?Most of the woods are not toxic in and of themselves.Many woods have the potential to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.With the application of a food-safe finish, the risk for finished wood projects is lessened but not eliminated.In the end, using almost any wood is a calculated risk, and the question is how much of a risk am I comfortable with?1 in 10?1 in 1,000?1 in a million?
The term desensitized refers to the fact that we become less and less sensitive to violent movies and images when we are exposed a lot.
The more sensitive we get to a wood's sawdust or other fine particles, the more severe and adverse the reactions become.
If you ever have an allergic reaction to any wood that has been identified as a sensitizer, use extreme caution in handling or using that species.Some people have had to stop and stop using certain wood species because of severe reactions.Cocobolo is notorious for this.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammation of the alveoli within the lung caused by hypersensitivity to inhaled organic dusts.On PubMedHealth, HP.
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer.The cancer is in the upper area of the pharynx, where the nose and ears join the respiratory tract.There is a NPC on the website.
Anyone in the school of wood nerdery should read the poster Worldwide Woods, Ranked by Hardness.I have amassed over 500 wood species on a single poster, arranged into eight major geographic regions, with each wood sorted and ranked according to its Janka hardness.Each wood has been documented and photographed and listed with its Janka hardness value.The Red Oak is only #33 in North America and #278 worldwide for hardness.It's a good idea for aspiring wood nerds to know that their syllabus may include Worldwide Woods.