Patent ID: 8015677

Claim:
A pseudoplastic embalming fluid essentially free of aldehyde, which embalming fluid comprises: (a) a vegetable based water-soluble polymer able to and in amount sufficient to produce a pseudoplastic solution when dissolved in a predetermined amount of water, of said water-soluble polymer being in amount of 0.05-3% by weight based on the weight of said embalming fluid whereby the embalming fluid thins under shear whereby injection into the vascular system under slight positive pressure is eased; (b) an effective amount of a non-toxic disinfectant, said effective amount being 0.05-2% by weight of based on the weight of said embalming fluid; and the balance of said embalming fluid being (c) potable water in said predetermined amount, and optionally one or more additives selected from perfumes, colorants, sequestrants, anti-coagulants and humectants.