embalming Chemicals Flashcards
Injected into the arterial system during vascular embalming
Arterial Fluid
found in the embalming machine tank a concentrated preservative diluted with water PRIOR to embalming
Arterial Solution
Concentrated embalming chemicals are injected into the cavities of the body after aspirating in the cavity
Cavity Fluid
Pre-injection and co-injection fluids injected for everything EXCEPT preservation and disinfectant
Supplemental Fluid
Group of chemicals used in addition to vascular and cavity embalming
Accessory Chemicals
Designed for use with special body conditions
Special Purpose Fluid
A solution containing 37% formaldehyde gas by mass in water or in water and methyl alcohol
Formalin
The solid form of formaldehyde
Paraformaldehyde
An identifier of how much formaldehyde gas is present
Index
Methylol derivatives of hydantoin and gives off formaldehyde at a slow rate
Donor Compounds
embalming solution used as a disinfectant agent combines with proteins making them unstable as food for bacteria
Glutaraldehyde
Carbolic acid preservatives used in cavity fluid formaldehyde penetrates the skin and is absorbed by protein structure.
Phenol
potent disinfectant chemicals
Quats
The liquid that serves as a solvent for the numerous ingredients incorporated into the embalming solution
Vehicles
Coloring agent a dissolvable substance that imparts definite color to embalming solution
Dye