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by Selina06 on November 10th, 2006

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Are there different embalming fluids?

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  • by carracarra on November 22nd, 2006

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    An embalming fluid in itself is made from various chemical solutions, each designed for that particular deceased's situation or body condition. Formaldehyde and/or chemical solutions and water make up the fluid, which only helps preserve the body for a certain length of time before natural causes of decomposition sets in. Fluids are tinted to help make the body as "natural" looking as possible (removing the gray pallor of death). Hope this helps a bit.

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  • by Pogster on December 2nd, 2006

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    Arterial fluids are based on formaldehyde or gluteraldehyde preserving tissue. Other chemicals are included. Some buffer the harshness of formaldehyde; some add a moisturizing element to the solution; others add a coloring agent.

    Accessory fluids often added to the arterial solution are chemicals that promote the drainage of blood, nullify the adverse(on embalming results) effects of medications taken before death, moisturize and restore normal fullness to the tissues in emaciated cases, combat decomposition processes that may have started, reduce swelling caused by edema, and deal with other problems that might be encountered.

    Cavity fluids are designed to be injected directly into the internal organs. These are typically stronger concentrations of preservative and lack the buffering agents included in arterial fluids.

    Other fluids, some based on phenol rather than formaldehyde, are used as surface packs or hypodermic injection to treat wounds or incisions, as well as discolorations.

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