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Canada balsam
for microscopy
Synonym(s):
Canada balsam
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Quality Level
potency
>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
color
almost clear to yellow
refractive index
n20/D 1.515-1.530
transition temp
flash point 39 °C
density
0.98 g/cm3 at 20 °C
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology
storage temp.
2-30°C
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General description
Canada balsam for microscopy, is a commonly used mounting medium to prepare permanent slides for microscopy. It is produced from the resin of the balsam fir tree and its use can be combined with xylene-containing specimens. Canada balsam is an IVD product and CE registered. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.
Refractive index (20°C) 1.515 - 1.530
Density (20°C / 4°C) 0.980 g/cm3
Viscosity (20°C) 3000 mPa*s
Refractive index (20°C) 1.515 - 1.530
Density (20°C / 4°C) 0.980 g/cm3
Viscosity (20°C) 3000 mPa*s
Analysis Note
Appearance: nearly clear, yellow resinous
Refractive index (n 20/D): 1.515 - 1.530
Turbidity: ≤ 2 NTU
Acid value: 75 - 90
Loss on drying (120 °C): ≤ 35 %
Suitability for microscopy: passes test
Refractive index (n 20/D): 1.515 - 1.530
Turbidity: ≤ 2 NTU
Acid value: 75 - 90
Loss on drying (120 °C): ≤ 35 %
Suitability for microscopy: passes test
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Hazard Classifications
Flam. Liq. 3
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk_germany
WGK 2
flash_point_f
102.2 °F
flash_point_c
39 °C
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