Appearance: nearly clear, yellow resinousRefractive index (n 20/D): 1.515 - 1.530Turbidity: ≤ 2 NTUAcid value: 75 - 90Loss on drying (120 °C): ≤ 35 %Suitability for microscopy: passes test
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 - 1.530Density (20°C / 4°C) 0.980 g/cm3Viscosity (20°C) 3000 mPa*s