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Canada balsam
Product Details
Category
Flavoring Chemical Agents
Molecular Formula
n.a.
CAS Number
8007-47-4
Synonyms
Balsam Canada
Purity
0.99
Solubility
Chloroform
Quality Level
100
Storage
Store at 5°C to 30°C.
Application
Canada balsam is used as a stable apolar hydrophobic mounting medium for light microscopy slide preparation, especially when long-term storage is desired. It is mostly applicable for cellular staining.
Density
0.99 g/mL
Product Description
Canada Balsam is a natural mounting medium obtained from balsam fir trees. It is produced from the resin of the balsam fir tree and its use can be combined with xylene-containing specimens. The optical properties of Canada Balsam are nearly identical to those of glass. Specimens must be dehydrated before using this medium. Permanent slides mounted with Canada Balsam have been stored for over a century.
EC Number
232-362-2
Flash Point
118 °F
Physical State
Liquid
MDL number
MFCD00132800
NACRES
NA.47
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.522 (lit.)
Hazard Codes
Xn,F
Safety Statements
36/37-16
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
CP2352500
HS Code
33013000
Water Solubility
It is soluble in benzene, chloroform, xylene, ethyl acetate, ether, oil of cedar, and oil of turpentine. Insoluble in water.
RIDADR
UN 1307 3/PG 3
Color
yellow to very dark yellow
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