1.01691

Canada balsam

for microscopy

• Synonym(s): Canada balsam
• CAS Number: 8007-47-4
• MDL number: MFCD00132800
• UNSPSC Code: 12352401
• EC Index Number: 232-362-2

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• 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

Description

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

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• 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