Canada balsam

Supplier CD Formulation
Product # CDC10-0192
CAS # 232-362-2
Pricing 25, 100 mL in glass bottle, Inquire for price
product1 Cosmetic Ingredients
Molecular Formula n.a.
Synonyms Balsam Canada
CAS Number 8007-47-4
Category Flavoring Chemical Agents
Purity 0.99
Color yellow to very dark yellow
Physical State Liquid
Solubility Chloroform
Quality Level 100.0
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.
Flash Point 118 °F
MDL number MFCD00132800
NACRES NA.47
Refractive Index n20/D 1.522 (lit.)
Hazard Codes Xn,F
Safety Statements 36/37-16
WGK Germany 2.0
RTECS CP2352500
HS Code 33013000.0
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
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