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ARTICLE #20071003
In our current article, we examine formaldehyde-driven archaism and the resultant generalized obsolescence in word, product and deed that is spawned by the century-old adoption of formaldehyde as the end-all-and-be-all of embalming. The result being a patchwork quilt of fix-it products, partial solutions and attempted cover-up chemicals of the modern (I use the term loosely) embalming industry. This road leads to nowhere and generally precludes, eliminates or restricts true formulation advancement and virtually any attempt by the forward thinkers in the industry to adapt and evolve into modem sophisticated alternative technologies of preservation and embalming. As always, brutal honesty and sarcastic humor abounds, I therefore warn you and invite you to read on.
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ARTICLE #20070501
In our current article we discuss and dissect the ridiculous toxic love triangle of embalmers and their formaldehyde and bleach. We review how the love affair started in the embalming industry and the unfortunate hazardous exposure consequences of mixing and excessive use of these toxic chemicals in embalming rooms. What really is bleach and why it is totally unsuitable for embalming use, the toxic gases bleach releases when used with formaldehyde and the dangers they pose, the care-less attitude of the funeral industry and the various associations, the exposure/disposal hazards of bleach and formaldehyde, limitations and outright failures of bleach in various disinfection scenarios (including HIV, TB, Poliovirus and CJD), and safer and saner, effective alternatives to bleach in all embalming situations. These topics and more will be covered indepth. Be aware, brutal honesty, my opinions and some sarcastic humor follows.
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ARTICLE #20070109
The toxic bell tolls for thee, formaldehyde. In this article we examine the ever-increasing mountain of bad news concerning formaldehyde and its serious exposure dangers as it relates to embalmers and embalming. From the elevation to an IARC Group 1 carcinogen, to the probable ban in all of the EU, to the neverending chain of research articles documenting more and more evidence of serious health effects from exposures, to the “pretend there is no problem” mentality of the funeral industry. All this and more is exhaustively covered in our current article. Be warned — brutal honesty, my unabashed opinions and some sardonic humor is contained within this article. The brutal facts are the facts, and my opinions, are, well, my opinions, but I have a bad feeling that I am right. With these considerations taken, I invite you to read on.
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ARTICLE #20061101
Gasoline is now being formulated into drywash type embalming chemicals. Gasoline is one serious toxic exposure hazard and safety issue that is totally ridiculous and absolutely unnecessary in any embalming situations. The progression has been from dangerous chlorinated drycleaning solvents to hexane solvents and now devolves to just plain old gasoline. All of these chemicals are toxic, unnecessary and an environmental and disposal nightmare. How did the embalming industry get to this situation and why? These and more questions will be investigated and answered in our current article.
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SPASTIC OVER ELASTIC:
THE EMBALMING INDUSTRY’S
NEVER-ENDING LOVE AFFAIR WITH LATEX.
by:
James H. Bedino, Chemist, Dir. Research, The Champion Company
In this issue we reexamine the embalming industry’s obsession with cheap latex gloves and the negative ramifications from their continual use. The lack of protection and the possibility of latex sensitization is literally off the scale. What propels this ridiculous and ill-fated “love affair”? Why does the embalming industry ignore the warning signs and pretend everything is “just all right”? These and other questions will be answered in our current article.
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ASIAN BIRD FLU: AN UPDATE FOR EMBALMERS.
by: James H. Bedino, Chemist, Dir. Research, The Champion CompanySpeculation regarding Bird Flu and its worldwide repercussions is running rampant in the world press. Numerous predictions of a pandemic with worldwide devastation are common. What actually are the facts and interrelationships of Bird Flu to human influenza viruses and the consequences of interaction and infection among the global human population? What does the embalming industry and individual embalmers need to know and do in the event that the worst-case predictions come true? These topics will be discussed and analyzed in depth in our current article.
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