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large species of Shorea, which is of common occur- 
rence in parts of Johore. The resin flows from 
the wood and bark as a rather clear, shiny, dark 
reddish-brown material and rapidly hardens, be- 
coming almost black. Trees are tapped for this 
resin in Johore, but its use is not understood. It 
has a value of $15 to $17 per pikul and small 
amounts are exported. 
Damar Siput. 
This is a product which occurs thickly on the 
bark of Shorea Ridleyana King, and possibly on other 
species, as a result of insect attacks. It is yellow, 
opaque and very full of impurities, which are partly 
bark remains and partly insect remains. Used 
locally for torches and for starting fires, and a 
certain amount is exported. The price locally is 
$12 to $17 per pikul. The uses of this resin are 
not well understood. 
Damar Kepong and Damar Seraya. 
These are names applied to certain opaque resins 
from certain species of Shorea . Damar Kepong has 
a dull, yellow-green, grey or marbled appearance, 
and is used for caulking, and lighting purposes. 
Damar Seraya is reddish brown and opaque. They 
are used locally in small amount and are occasionally 
exported. 
Damar Batu. 
This name is applied to a lower grade of resin 
produced by various species of Shorea, It is rather 
friable and opaque, and has a yellow or brownish 
colour. It is found in various amounts^ but its low 
price makes it scarcely worth collecting for export. 
It is used for torches, in making pitch, for caulking 
boats, and for certain insulating substances, usually 
