EXPERIMENTAL
Rubberwood was obtained from Pan Malaysian Wood Mill, Butterworth, Malaysia. The monomers
used are listed in Table I. The samples used in this study were sawn into specimens of 20 X 20 X 30 mm (radial X tangential X longitudinal directions ) for the dimensional stability test and compression parallel to the grain tests(10 specimens for each type of test); 10 X 10 X 50 mm for impact and hardness tests (5 specimens for each type of test); and 10 X 10 X 150 mm for bending tests (6 specimens).