Embalming Chemicals

Jaundice Fluids

low-index arterial fluid, masking fluids, bleaching fluids, non-formaldehyde, coupling-compound system, chemical adduct system

Buffers

maintain desirable PH for embalmers, buffers stabilize acid-base balance of embalming solutions and the tissues of the body 1.Borates - Borax 2. Phosphates -sodium phosphate 3. citrates 4. carbonates 5 sodium salt of EDTA 6. Inorganic salt

Pre- Injection fluids

pre-injection fluids are injected into the body before the preservative arterial solutions. helps to reduce coagulation, adjust ph, clears blood discoloration from tissue, and flushes they vascular system

Preservatives

preservatives are some of the most important components of the arterial fluid. they arrest decomposition. 1 Aldehydes 2. dialdehydes 3. Alcohol 4. Phenol

Weak/ non- hardening/ non-firming : index 10-18

produces a minimum amount of firming

Restorative Fluids

restorative fluids contain unusually large amounts of moisture-retaining agents.

Deodorants / Masking agents/ perfuming material

these compounds have either the ability to destroy odor causing substance, or to cover or mask. 1.Benzaldehyde 2. essential oil 3. cinnamon

Vehicles

vehicles are the solvent of arterial fluids that serve as the carriers of the components found in the embalming fluid. purpose is to diffuse and penetration of the active preservative components. 1. water 2. alcohol - ethanol methanol glycerin

Water Conditioners

water conditioners, all water contains some amounts of calcium which contributes to hardness in the water. 1.Citrates - Sodium salt of EDT 2.Oxalates 3. Borates 4. Epsom salt

Edema fluids

Edema corrective co-injection chemical have been around for many years but the varieties of them are increasing.

Medium / Semi- hardening/ semi- firming : Index of 19-27

Produced moderate, slow forming flexible firmness with little dehydration used for routine cases.

Supplementary Germicide

Supplementary Germicide are added to arterial embalming fluids specifically for the purpose of destroying disease causing microorganisms by either killing them or rendering them of reproduction. 1. Quaternary ammonium compound 2. gluteraldehyde 3. Phenol

Surfactants or Surface active agents

Surfactants enable diffusion across the cell membrane allowing better penetration of the embalming solution. 1. Sulfonate and sodium laurel sulfate

Components of arterial fluid

are preservatives, supplementary germicides, anticoagulants, reodrants, surfactants, dyes, modifying agents and vehicles

stronger/ hardening/ firming : index of 28-36

causes rapid tissue coagulation and fixation with a definite degree of firmness used for problem causes ans more difficult to firm bodies improper use may cause an excessive degree of dydration.

Cavity Fluid

cavity fluid are intended to be injected into the cavities of the body following aspiration.

Co-Injection fluids

co-injection fluids assist in distribution and diffusing the arterial solution and help control and enhance the arterial fluid.

Color

cosmetic fluid containing active dyes that give color to body tissues. non-cosmetic fluids contain inactive dyes that cause no change in the body they only have a colored fluid.

High Index fluids

high index fluids are designed to meet the very high formaldyhe demand of certain cases. cases with advance decomposition renal failure & edema.

Humectant

humectant are agents which help control tissue moisture balance, they are a moisture retaining agent which delays dehydration. 1.Glycerol/ glycerin 2. sorbitol 3. glycols

Dyes / Coloring agents

impart definite color into the fluid in some cases produce a color in the tissues of the body. 1. Eosin 2. ponceau red 3. erthrostine 4. Amaranth

Modifying Agents

influenced the chemical reaction produced by the preservation solution and function to control the rate of action of the main preservative agents 1. Humectant 2. Buffers 3.Water Conditioners 4. Sudactants or Surface active agents

Index

is the amount of formaldehyde gas (gram) dissolved in 100ml of water.