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US2333182A
US2333182A US463273A US46327342A US2333182A US 2333182 A US2333182 A US 2333182A US 463273 A US463273 A US 463273A US 46327342 A US46327342 A US 46327342A US 2333182 A US2333182 A US 2333182A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01N—PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
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    • A01N35/02—Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01N—PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10S8/00—Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification of textiles and fibers
    • Y10S8/17—Glyoxal and polyaldehyde treatment of textiles

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  • the present invention relates to the embalming art, and more particularly to improved emba-lming compositions.
  • the principal object of the present invention is to provide improved embalming compositions.
  • a more specific object of the present invention is to provide improved fluids for use in the preservation of dead bodies.
  • compositions employed in the embalming art comprise generally aqueous solutions of germi cides, penetrants and humectants.
  • formaldehyde as the basic material has been considered essential and its use in substantial amounts is required by State laws in certain States. It has been recognized for a long time, however, that'embalming compositions containing formaldehyde and particularly compositions containing relatively large proportions of formaldehyde, were not completely satisfactory and possessed certain distinct disadvantages. It has been found, for example, that formaldehyde (which boils at 21 C.) hardens the flesh in a relatively rapid manner and that the hardening reaction.
  • glyoxal may be used to advantage in place of or in conjunction with formaldehyde in embalm ng compositions.
  • glyoxal which boils at +505 (1.). is practically odorless in embalming compositions.
  • glyoxal even in relatively low concentrations, acts at a. relatively slow rate to give an increased hardcning of the protein tissues in dead bodies. and hat th resulting hardening reaction is of the type which permits higher fluid penetration during embalming. Investigations have not only demonstrated that glyoxal compositions are adaptable for use in the embalming art, but in addition, that their use makes possible improved embalming operations.
  • Example I Per cent Water 3'7 Glyoxal (40%) 30 5 Methanol 20 With or without other materials, such as Per cent Glycerine 6 Sodium nitrate 5.
  • Borax 2 Example II Per cent Water 2v Glyoxal (40%) w Formalin (40%) 20 Methanol 20 Borax 2 20 Glycerine 6 Sodium nitrate .L 5
  • the ingredients in the above illustrative examples may be mixed with the water as desired, in accordance with standard practices.
  • the glyoxal like the formaldehyde solutions, is ordinarily added in aqueous solution of 40 per cent concentration. Additional germicides may he included, if desired, along with various-types of penetrants, humectants, etc.
  • the methyl alcohol, the glycerine and the salts may be replaced with other materials, or omitted, if desired, although their use with glyoxal has been found to give certain desired effects.
  • the amounts of glyoxai employed may also be varied, although its use in about 3-17 per cent'is ordinarily preferred.
  • the optimum amount of glyoxal to be used (which usually runs around 10-15 per cent when no formaldehyde is used, and about 5-10 per cent when 144 per cent formaldehyde is used), may be ascertained by preliminary test.
  • An embalming composition containing about 3-17 per cent glyoxal.
  • An embalming composition containing as an essential ingredient, at least about 5 per cent glyoxal.
  • An embalming composition comprising an aqueous methanol mixture containing about 10-15

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Patented Nov. 2, 1943 EIWBALMING COMPOSITION Hilton Ira Jones, Wilmette, Ill., assignor to Hizone Products, Wilmette, 111., a partnership comprising Hilton Ira Jones, Blanche P. Jones, Hoydn Jones, and Llewellyn Jones No Drawing. Application October 24, 1942, Serial No. 463,273
4 Claims.
The present invention relates to the embalming art, and more particularly to improved emba-lming compositions.
The principal object of the present invention is to provide improved embalming compositions.
A more specific object of the present invention is to provide improved fluids for use in the preservation of dead bodies.
Other objects of the present invention will be apparent as the detailed description hereinafter proceeds.
Compositions employed in the embalming art comprise generally aqueous solutions of germi cides, penetrants and humectants. The use of formaldehyde as the basic material has been considered essential and its use in substantial amounts is required by State laws in certain States. It has been recognized for a long time, however, that'embalming compositions containing formaldehyde and particularly compositions containing relatively large proportions of formaldehyde, were not completely satisfactory and possessed certain distinct disadvantages. It has been found, for example, that formaldehyde (which boils at 21 C.) hardens the flesh in a relatively rapid manner and that the hardening reaction. as it tends to constrict the capillaries before the embalming operation is completed, is of the type which does not permit optimum embalming. In addition, it has been found diflicult in practice to control the toxic irritating vapors which escape from composition containing relatively large amounts of the low boiling formaldehyde.
I discovered after a detailed research investi gation that glyoxal may be used to advantage in place of or in conjunction with formaldehyde in embalm ng compositions. I also discovered that glyoxal (which boils at +505 (1.). is practically odorless in embalming compositions. Of utmost importance, I discovered that glyoxal (even in relatively low concentrations), acts at a. relatively slow rate to give an increased hardcning of the protein tissues in dead bodies. and hat th resulting hardening reaction is of the type which permits higher fluid penetration during embalming. Investigations have not only demonstrated that glyoxal compositions are adaptable for use in the embalming art, but in addition, that their use makes possible improved embalming operations.
The following examples will serve to illustrate the present invention:
Example I Per cent Water 3'7 Glyoxal (40%) 30 5 Methanol 20 With or without other materials, such as Per cent Glycerine 6 Sodium nitrate 5.
Borax 2 Example II Per cent Water 2v Glyoxal (40%) w Formalin (40%) 20 Methanol 20 Borax 2 20 Glycerine 6 Sodium nitrate .L 5
The ingredients in the above illustrative examples may be mixed with the water as desired, in accordance with standard practices. The glyoxal, like the formaldehyde solutions, is ordinarily added in aqueous solution of 40 per cent concentration. Additional germicides may he included, if desired, along with various-types of penetrants, humectants, etc. The methyl alcohol, the glycerine and the salts may be replaced with other materials, or omitted, if desired, although their use with glyoxal has been found to give certain desired effects. The amounts of glyoxai employed may also be varied, although its use in about 3-17 per cent'is ordinarily preferred. The optimum amount of glyoxal to be used (which usually runs around 10-15 per cent when no formaldehyde is used, and about 5-10 per cent when 144 per cent formaldehyde is used), may be ascertained by preliminary test.
Investigations have demonstrated that the gly oxal embalming compositions of the present in- .vcntion have the desired germicidal properties,
and that they may readily be handled in practice. Investigations have also dci'uonstratcd that the controlled hardening reactions coupled with the increased hardening of the protein tissues. obtainable by use of glyoxal. make possible improved embalming operations.
It will be understood that the present invention is not limited by the above examples which are only illustrative. All modifications of the present invention are intended to be covered by the following claims.
I claim:
1. An embalming composition containing about 3-17 per cent glyoxal.
2. An embalming composition containing as an essential ingredient, at least about 5 per cent glyoxal.
3. An embalming composition comprising an aqueous methanol mixture containing about 10-15
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US2516283A (en) * 1947-03-20 1950-07-25 Adolph H Winheim Resin impregnation of a dialdehyde tanned hide
US2671024A (en) * 1950-12-06 1954-03-02 Gen Aniline & Film Corp Stabilization of photographic glyoxal hardening solutions with water soluble boron compounds
US2801216A (en) * 1956-04-05 1957-07-30 Union Carbide & Carbon Corp Treatment of water with dialdehyde bactericides
US3016328A (en) * 1961-01-03 1962-01-09 Ethicon Inc Dialdehyde alcoholic sporicidal composition
US3057775A (en) * 1959-02-04 1962-10-09 Champion Co Embalming composition
US4320231A (en) * 1980-11-20 1982-03-16 Union Carbide Corporation Aqueous solutions of dialdehydes and ketones
US4675327A (en) * 1977-04-11 1987-06-23 The Dodge Chemical Company Anti-microbial compositions
WO1993005650A1 (en) * 1991-09-20 1993-04-01 Camiener Gerald W Methods and compositions with aldehyde stabilizing solution
US5977153A (en) * 1991-09-20 1999-11-02 Camiener; Gerald W. Solid aldehyde and antimicrobial compositions useful as fixatives, preservatives and embalming agents
US6387360B1 (en) * 2000-11-28 2002-05-14 Kurt Anthony Garrett Anti-jaundice composition for corpses and method
EP1790222A1 (en) 2005-11-29 2007-05-30 BEDIR, Yahya Materials and technique of mummies processing
FR2909837A1 (en) * 2006-12-14 2008-06-20 Labromex Ass Loi De 1901 Tissue-preserving composition for embalming or medical use comprises sodium tetraborate, benzalkonium chloride, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol, glycerol, sorbic acid and eosin

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2516283A (en) * 1947-03-20 1950-07-25 Adolph H Winheim Resin impregnation of a dialdehyde tanned hide
US2671024A (en) * 1950-12-06 1954-03-02 Gen Aniline & Film Corp Stabilization of photographic glyoxal hardening solutions with water soluble boron compounds
US2801216A (en) * 1956-04-05 1957-07-30 Union Carbide & Carbon Corp Treatment of water with dialdehyde bactericides
US3057775A (en) * 1959-02-04 1962-10-09 Champion Co Embalming composition
US3016328A (en) * 1961-01-03 1962-01-09 Ethicon Inc Dialdehyde alcoholic sporicidal composition
US4675327A (en) * 1977-04-11 1987-06-23 The Dodge Chemical Company Anti-microbial compositions
US4320231A (en) * 1980-11-20 1982-03-16 Union Carbide Corporation Aqueous solutions of dialdehydes and ketones
DE3145852A1 (en) * 1980-11-20 1982-08-12 Union Carbide Corp., 06817 Danbury, Conn. AQUEOUS SOLUTION FROM A DIALDEHYDE AND A KETONE
WO1993005650A1 (en) * 1991-09-20 1993-04-01 Camiener Gerald W Methods and compositions with aldehyde stabilizing solution
US5439667A (en) * 1991-09-20 1995-08-08 Camiener; Gerald W. Method for preserving tissue for microscopic examination using an osmotically controlled glyoxal solution
AU669673B2 (en) * 1991-09-20 1996-06-20 Gerald W. Camiener Methods and compositions with aldehyde stabilizing solution
US5977153A (en) * 1991-09-20 1999-11-02 Camiener; Gerald W. Solid aldehyde and antimicrobial compositions useful as fixatives, preservatives and embalming agents
US5998483A (en) * 1991-09-20 1999-12-07 Camiener; Gerald W. Glyoxal-containing preservative compositions
US6387360B1 (en) * 2000-11-28 2002-05-14 Kurt Anthony Garrett Anti-jaundice composition for corpses and method
EP1790222A1 (en) 2005-11-29 2007-05-30 BEDIR, Yahya Materials and technique of mummies processing
FR2909837A1 (en) * 2006-12-14 2008-06-20 Labromex Ass Loi De 1901 Tissue-preserving composition for embalming or medical use comprises sodium tetraborate, benzalkonium chloride, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol, glycerol, sorbic acid and eosin

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