Embalming Chemicals Activity Kevin Patterson Funeral Services

For this activity I would like a series of 12 shelves that a bottle could then be drug onto to categorize the bottle as a type of chemical. An example of the shelves is: Preservative Disinfectant Deodorant Vehicle

Surfactant

Buffer

Hardening Compound

Water Conditioner

Dye

Humectant

Mold Preventative Agent

Cauterizing Agent

The 12 headings for the shelves are: Buffer Cauterizing Agent Deodorant Disinfectant Dye Hardening Compound Humectant Mold preventative Agent Preservative Surfactant Vehicle Water Conditioner

Though I have not listed them in this way, I would prefer them to be in alphabetical order.

For the activity, a bottle will appear, sample photos are given below. These images will be used for: Fluids Powders Gels

Ideally these images would be cleaned up and I do not want these labels on the bottles, and the background needs to be uniform. Though the first bottle actually looks very good for what I would like, I think with Photoshop, we could make the entire bottle the peach color. IF NEEDED, WE CAN TAKE PHOTOS OF BOTTLES INSTEAD OF USING THESE.

As the bottle appears, so will a question. What is the primary use of ______ as an embalming chemical? The next few pages give an example of how the process would proceed. If the student places the bottle on the correct shelf, a Correct message will appear. If the student places the bottle on the incorrect shelf, you could either: 1. Have an Incorrect, please try again message appear or 2. Have an Incorrect message and move the bottle back to the start position.

Example:

What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

Preservative

Disinfectant

Deodorant

Vehicle

Surfactant

Buffer

Hardening Compound

Water Conditioner

Dye

Humectant

Mold Preventative Agent

Cauterizing Agent

Continuing Example:

What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

Preservative

Disinfectant

Deodorant

Vehicle

Surfactant

Buffer

Hardening Compound

Water Conditioner

Dye

Humectant

Mold Preventative Agent

Cauterizing Agent

Continuing Example:

What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct, the Primary purpose of Formaldehyde is Preservation. What is the Secondary purpose of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

Preservative

Disinfectant

Deodorant

Vehicle

Surfactant

Buffer

Hardening Compound

Water Conditioner

Dye

Humectant

Mold Preventative Agent

Cauterizing Agent

Continuing Example: What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical? The Primary purpose of Formaldehyde is Preservation. What is the Secondary purpose of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct, the Secondary purpose of Formaldehyde is Disinfection.

Preservative

Disinfectant

Deodorant

Vehicle

Surfactant

Buffer

Hardening Compound

Water Conditioner

Dye

Humectant

Mold Preventative Agent

Cauterizing Agent

Continuing Example:

What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct, the Primary purpose of Formaldehyde is Preservation. What is the Secondary purpose of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Incorrect, please try again.

Preservative

Disinfectant

Deodorant

Vehicle

Surfactant

Buffer

Hardening Compound

Water Conditioner

Dye

Humectant

Mold Preventative Agent

Cauterizing Agent

There will be a series of 30 different chemicals. For each chemical, I have listed the question as it should appear, and the answer. If there are multiple answers, I will list that also. Each time the bottle appears, I would like it to have the name of the chemical that I am asking about on the bottle. Each time the correct answer is given, either: 1. A button that says Next Chemical appears or 2. the Correct Answer line appears for a few seconds and then the next chemical automatically appears. In BOTH cases, the shelves should be cleared. The remaining pages list the name of the chemical , the type of image, and the question(s) as they should appear for that chemical.

Each chemical will fall into one of the following groups: A. Only 1 correct answer 1. Alum 4. Borax 5. Boric Acid 7. Eosine 8. Erythrosine 12. Glycerine 13. Glycols 14. Lanolin 16. Methyl salicylate 17. Oil of Cloves 19. Paradichlorobenzene 21. Perlite 23. Ponceau Red 24. Sod Lauryl Sulf 25. Sod Phosphate 27. Sorbitol 28. Sulfonate 29. Water B. Multiple Correct answers a. 2 equally correct answers 6. Citrates 26. EDTA b. 3 equally correct answers 22. Phenol

Nearly Identical to #21 Nearly Identical to #5, #25 Nearly Identical to #4, #25 Nearly Identical to #8, #23 Nearly Identical to #7, #23 Nearly Identical to #13, #14, #27 Nearly Identical to #12, #14, #27 Nearly Identical to #12, #13, #27 Nearly Identical to #17 Nearly Identical to #16 Nearly Identical to #1 Nearly Identical to #7, #8 Nearly Identical to #28 Nearly Identical to #4, #5 Nearly Identical to #12, #13, #14 Nearly Identical to #24

Nearly Identical to #26 Nearly Identical to #6

C. 1 Primary answer and 1 secondary answer 2. Benzaldehyde Nearly Identical to #3, #30 3. Benzalkonium chloride Nearly Identical to #2, #30 10. Formaldehyde Nearly Identical to #11 11. Glutaraldehyde Nearly Identical to #10 18. Paraldehyde Nearly Identical to #20 20. Paraformaldehyde Nearly Identical to #18 30. Zephiran Nearly Identical to #2, #3 D. 1 primary answer, 1 secondary answer and 1 tertiary answer. 9. Ethanol Nearly Identical to #15 15. Methanol Nearly Identical to #9

1. Alum Powder Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Alum as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Hardening Compound shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Alum is as a hardening compound. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

2. Benzaldehyde Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Benzaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Benzaldehyde is Disinfection. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Benzaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Benzaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Benzaldehyde is Disinfection. What is the secondary use of Benzaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Deodorant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Benzaldehyde is a Deodorant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

3. Benzalkonium chloride Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Benzalkonium chloride as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Benzalkonium chloride is Disinfection. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Benzalkonium chloride as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Benzalkonium chloride as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Benzalkonium chloride is Disinfection. What is the secondary use of Benzalkonium chloride as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Deodorant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Benzalkonium chloride is as a deodorant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

4. Borax Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Borax as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Borax is a buffering agent. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

5. Boric Acid Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Boric Acid as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Boric Acid is a buffering agent. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

6. Citrates Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is a use of Citrates as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer OR Water Conditioner shelf, the response will be: Correct! And a second question will appear. What is another use of Citrates as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is a use of Citrates as an embalming chemical? What is another use of Citrates as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer OR Water Conditioner shelf, the response will be: Correct! Citrates are used as buffers and water conditioners. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

7. Eosine Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Eosine as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Dye shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Eosine is a dye. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

8. Erythrosine Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Erythrosine as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Dye shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Erythrosine is a dye. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

9. Ethanol Fluid bottle Question 1: What is the primary use of Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Ethanol is Preservation. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Ethanol is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Ethanol is Disinfection. And a third question will appear. What is the least common use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Ethanol Question 3. What is the primary use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Ethanol is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical? Correct! The secondary use of Ethanol is Disinfection. What is the least common use of Ethanol as an embalming chemical? a. If placed in Vehicle shelf, the response will be: Correct! The least common use of Ethanol is as a vehicle. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

10. Formaldehyde Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Formaldehyde is Preservation. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Formaldehyde is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Formaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Formaldehyde is Disinfection. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

11. Glutaraldehyde Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Glutaraldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Glutaraldehyde is Preservation. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Glutaraldehyde as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Glutaraldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Glutaraldehyde is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Glutaraldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Glutaraldehyde is Disinfection. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

12. Glycerine Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Glycerine as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Humectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Glycerine is a Humectant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

13. Glycols Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Glycols as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Humectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Glycols is a Humectant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

14. Lanolin Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Lanolin as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Humectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Lanolin is a Humectant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

15. Methyl Alcohol Fluid bottle Question 1: What is the primary use of methanol (Methyl Alcohol) as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Methanol is Preservation. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Methanol as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Methanol as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Methanol is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Methanol as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Methanol is Disinfection. And a third question will appear. What is the least common use of Methanol as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 3. What is the primary use of Methanol as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Methanol is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Methanol as an embalming chemical? Correct! The secondary use of Methanol is Disinfection. What is the least common use of Methanol as an embalming chemical? a. If placed in Vehicle shelf, the response will be: Correct! The least common use of Methanol is as a vehicle. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

16. Methyl Salicylate Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Methyl Salicylate as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Deodorant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Methyl salicylate is a Deodorant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

17. Oil of Cloves Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Oil of Cloves as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Deodorant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Oil of Cloves is a Deodorant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

18. Paraldehyde Powder Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Paraldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Paraldehyde is Preservation. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Paraldehyde as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Paraldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Paraldehyde is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Paraldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Mold Preventative Agent shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Paraldehyde is Mold Preventation. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

19. Paradichlorobenzene Powder Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Paradichlorobenzene as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Mold preventative agent shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Paradichlorobenzene is mold prevention. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

20. Paraformaldehyde Powder Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Paraformaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Paraformaldehyde is Preservation. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Paraformaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Paraformaldehyde as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Paraformaldehyde is Preservation. What is the secondary use of Paraformaldehyde as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Mold Preventative Agent shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Paraformaldehyde is Mold Preventation. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

21. Perlite Powder Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Perlite as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Hardening Compound shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Perlite is as a hardening compound. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

22. Phenol Gel Bottle Question 1. What is a use of the gel form of Phenol as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative OR Disinfectant OR Cauterizing Agent shelf, the response will be: Correct! And a second question will appear. What is another use of the gel form of Phenol as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is a use of the gel form of Phenol as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative OR Disinfectant OR Cauterizing Agent shelf, the response will be: Correct! And a second question will appear. What is another use of the gel form of Phenol as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 3. What is a use of the gel form of Phenol as an embalming chemical? What is another use of the gel form of Phenol as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Preservative OR Disinfectant OR Cauterizing Agent shelf, the response will be: Correct! The gel form of Phenol is used for Preservation, Disinfection, and cauterization. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

23. Ponceau Red Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Ponceau Red as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Dye shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Ponceau Red is a dye. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

24. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Surfactant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

25. Sodium Phosphate Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Sodium Phosphate as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Sodium Phosphate is a buffer. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

26. Sodium Salt of EDTA Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is a use of Sodium Salt of EDTA as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer OR Water Conditioner shelf, the response will be: Correct! And a second question will appear. What is another use of Sodium Salt of EDTA as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is a use of Sodium Salt of EDTA as an embalming chemical? What is another use of Sodium Salt of EDTA as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Buffer OR Water Conditioner shelf, the response will be: Correct! Sodium Salt of EDTA is used as buffers and water conditioners. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

27. Sorbitol Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Sorbitol as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Humectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Sortibol is a Humectant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

28. Sulfonate Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Sulfonate as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Surfactant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Sulfonate is a surfactant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

29. Water Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the use of Water as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Vehicle shelf, the response will be: Correct! The use of Water is a vehicle. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

30. Zephiran Fluid Bottle Question 1. What is the primary use of Zephiran as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Disinfectant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The primary use of Zephiran is Disinfection. And a second question will appear. What is the secondary use of Zephiran as an embalming chemical?

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.

Question 2. What is the primary use of Zephiran as an embalming chemical? Correct! The primary use of Zephiran is Disinfection. What is the secondary use of Zephiran as an embalming chemical?

a. If placed in Deodorant shelf, the response will be: Correct! The secondary use of Zephiran is as a deodorant. And then go to either a Next Question button, or a short delay and then to the next chemical.

b. If placed in any other shelf, the response will be: Incorrect, please try again.