Embalming chemicals
Chemicals that prevent body decomposition / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Embalming chemicals are a variety of preservatives, sanitising and disinfectant agents, and additives used in modern embalming to temporarily prevent decomposition and restore a natural appearance for viewing a body after death. A mixture of these chemicals is known as embalming fluid and is used to preserve bodies of deceased persons for both funeral purposes and in medical research in anatomical laboratories. The period for which a body is embalmed is dependent on time, expertise of the embalmer and factors regarding duration of stay and purpose.
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Typically, embalming fluid contains a mixture of formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, methanol, and other solvents. The formaldehyde content generally ranges from 5ā37% and the methanol content may range from 9ā56%.
In the United States alone, about 20 million liters (roughly 5.3 million gallons) of embalming fluid are used every year.[1]