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Canada balsam, natural filtered
Description
Canada balsam, is used in film forming and masking. It is also used as a mounting media for microscopy. It is also used in chemical, Pharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical intermediate and research. Canada Balsam is used in the preparation of slide mounts. A turpentine made of resin which is dissolved in essential oils.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Canada balsam, is used in film forming and masking. It is also used as a mounting media for microscopy. It is also used in chemical, Pharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical intermediate and research. Canada Balsam is used in the preparation of slide mounts. A turpentine made of resin which is dissolved in essential oils.
Solubility
It is soluble in benzene, chloroform, xylene, ethyl acetate, ether, oil of cedar, and oil of turpentine. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Air and moisture sensitive. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.99 g/mL |
| Flash Point | 43°C (109°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.523 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN1993 |
| Merck Index | 14,946 |
| Solubility Information | It is soluble in benzene,chloroform,xylene,ethyl acetate,ether,oil of cedar,and oil of turpentine. Insoluble in water. |
| Physical Form | Very Viscous Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | Canada balsam, Natural filtered |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 232-362-2 |
| RTECSNumber | CP2352500 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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