Abstract: An embalming fluid together with methods and kits for use in preparing the present embalming fluid, are provided, in which the fluid includes a pseudoplasticizing vegetable based, water-soluble polymer and a non-toxic disinfectant and which is essentially free from aldehyde. The preferred disinfectant is an iodine-based disinfectant, polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine being particularly preferred.
Abstract: An embalming fluid is provided which comprises a pseudoplasticising vegetable based, water-soluble polymer and a non-toxic disinfectant and which is essentially free from aldehyde. The preferred disinfectant is an iodine-based disinfectant, polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine being particularly preferred.