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.
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Applications
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- S Matsuo.; S Toyokuni.; M Osaka.; S Hamazaki. Degradation of DNA in dried tissues by atmospheric oxygen Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 1995, 208, (3), 1021-1027.
- WD Fleming. V.—Synthetic Mounting Medium of High Refractive Index. Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society. 1943, 63, (1-2), 34-37.
- For microscopy.