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1.01691

Canada balsam

for microscopy

Synonym(s):

Canada balsam

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352401
EC Index Number:
232-362-2
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
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Product Name

Canada balsam, for microscopy

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

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

Quality Level

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

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

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Warning

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Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

102.2 °F

flash_point_c

39 °C

Regulatory Information

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