Canada Balsam Natural Filtered


Synonym:   Balsam Canada
Linear Formula: 
Molecular Weight: 
CAS Number: 8007-47-4

Properties

Refractive index n20/D 1.522 (lit.)
Density 0.990 g/mL at 20 ℃

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226
Precautionary Statement  P210
Symbol
Signal word Warning
Flash point 118 ℉
Storage Temp. Store at +5℃ to +30℃
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 1307

Description

Recommended products
Invertose

Application
Canada Balsam is used in the preparation of slide mounts. A turpentine made of resin which is dissolved in essential oils.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Canada Balsam is a natural mounting medium obtained from balsam fir trees. The optical properties of Canada Balsam are nearly identical with those of glass. Specimens must be dehydrated before using this medium. Permanent slides mounted with Canada Balsam have been stored for over a century.