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Canada balsam

Synonym(s):

Balsam Canada

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
NACRES:
NA.47

Quality Level

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

color

yellow to very dark yellow

refractive index

n20/D 1.47-1.54
n20/D 1.522 (lit.)

density

0.99 g/mL at 25 °C

suitability

suitable for microscopy

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

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Application

Canada balsam is used as a stable apolar hydrophobic mounting medium for light microscopy slide preparation, especially when long term storage is desired.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

102.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

39 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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