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
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