RXMARINE CHEMICAL TAG::
The chemical formaldehyde is used to preserve bodies. ... Formaldehyde changes the tissue on a molecular level so that the bacteria can't feed on the tissue.
Formalin is a 40% solution of formaldehyde in water.
When dissolved in water it is called formalin, which is commonly used as an industrial disinfectant, and as a preservative in funeral homes and medical labs. It can also be used as a preservative in some foods and in products, such as antiseptics, medicines, and cosmetics.
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