Embalming fluids

Embalming fluid consists of the following groups of chemicals and their ingredients:

1. Preservatives
   1. Formaldehyde
   2. Methanol
   3. Phenol
2. germicide
3. buffer
4. wetting agents
   1. Glycerin
   2. Sorbitol
   3. Sodium lauryl sulphate
5. anticoagulants
   • Sodium citrate
   • Sodium oxalate
6. Dyes
   • Eosin
   • Ponceau
7. Vehicles(diluents)
8. Perfuming agents or (deodorants)

• Muscle Relaxants
• Disinfectant