Photo-induced discoloration of rubberwood(Hevea brasiliensis) and its control by polyethyleneglycol
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TextPublication details: Journal of Tropical Forest Products 1999Description: 16-SepSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: Rubberwood discolours to a yellowisg orange colour on exposure to light over a period of time for the control of this colour change, a coating of 5gm-2 polyethyleneglycol(PEG) was effective in preventing photo-induced discolouration. Coating with larger amounts of PEG produced a wet (darker) appearance which disappeared after 50h of irradiation, PEG application could be a simple and economical procedure for controlling discoloration in rubberwood.
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Rubberwood discolours to a yellowisg orange colour on exposure to light over a period of time for the control of this colour change, a coating of 5gm-2 polyethyleneglycol(PEG) was effective in preventing photo-induced discolouration. Coating with larger amounts of PEG produced a wet (darker) appearance which disappeared after 50h of irradiation, PEG application could be a simple and economical procedure for controlling discoloration in rubberwood.
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