West:

Hepburn Industries
314 W. Katella Ave
Orange, CA 92867

 

Tel. 1-800-626-0584
1-714-538-4140
Fax. 1-714-538-6519
 

 

South:
U.S. Chemical
300 N.E. 59th St.
Miami, FL  33137

 

Tel. 1-800-423-6366
1-305-757-6688

Fax. 1-305-758-0004
 

 

East:

Superior International
2201 Pinnacle Pkwy
Suite. A
Twinsburg, OH 44139

 

Tel. 1-800-321-1043
1-330-405-2644
Fax. 1-330-405-2644
 
Superiorhep@aol.com

 

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ARTERIAL FLUIDS

TISSUE TONE

Humectant/Rejuvenator

  • A131/12 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Restores hydration through a balanced combination of moisture and humectant chemicals. Perfect as an arterial embalming additive to restore moisture and flexibility to tissue cells. It improves appearance of hands and face by providing a more normal look.

TISSUE TONE also modifies the harsh effects of formaldehyde and prevents shrinking of tissue and parching of facial tissue. It improves overall skin texture.

  • restores moisture balance to tissue cells
  • modifies harsh effects of formaldehyde
  • prevents shrinking of tissue and parching of facial tissue
  • improves overall skin texture

Dilute to any mixture of embalming fluid and cool water.

Normal: 2 to 4 oz per gallon diluted arterial fluid. For aged, dry, or emaciated cases, use 3 to 8 oz per gallon of diluted arterial fluid. TISSUE TONE contains no preservatives.

 

U.S. BLOOD SOLVENT

Pre- or Co- injection

  • A131/13 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Contains anticoagulant chemicals to improve penetration, circulation and stimulate drainage of arterial embalming. As a pre-injection, BLOOD SOLVENT clears the arteries and helps prevent clot build-up. As Co- injection, it aids in achieving good drainage of the preservative chemicals, making embalming easier and more thorough.

Recommended as a pre-injector for clearing the vessels of thick blood, moving clots, and preparing arteries for easier circulation. As a co-injector, it gives the arterial chemical mixture added circulation ease by lubricating vascular channels and improving diffusion.

Pre-injector: add 8 oz to 1 gallon of cool or cold water. Co-injector: add 8 oz to 1 gallon of diluted arterial fluid.

 

 

 

U.S. JAUNDICE 15

  • A131/14 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

 

An arterial fluid especially compounded to prevent undesirable effects on the bilirubin often encountered with formaldehyde. U.S. JAUNDICE is balanced to provide a positive bile pigment coloration and prevent jaundice case from turning green. A complete, it contains mild preservatives, penetrants, humectants, and water conditioners. Its slow firming action overcomes the yellow skin tone of jaundice.

Dilute US JAUNDICE with cold or cool water only. Normal: 4 to 8 oz per gallon. Emaciated cases of infants: 3 to 6 oz per gallon.

US JAUNDICE will produce semi-medium firm tissue fixation gradually, taking 8 or more hours for full effectiveness.

 

 

 

WATER FIX

  • A131/15 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

 

Contains chemical buffers that neutralize the effects of hard water, chlorine and acidity agents that prevent normal arterial embalming results. The addition of WATER FIX to all your arterial applications will enhance the effectiveness of the procedure by providing better circulation and more thorough saturation of tissue.

  • De-activates calcium, magnesium, iron, and other salts
  • Corrects and conditions "hard" water
  • prevents chemical weakening of formaldehyde
  • lubricates vascular channels
  • improves circulation

Recommended for cases where local hard water is a problem. Dilution: 8 to 16 oz per any half-gallon soluton of embalming fluid and cool water.

 

 

SUSTAIN 27 ARTERIAL

Slow firming

  • A131/08 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

For embalmers who like slow, progressive fluid that provides a firm, fully saturated tissue and natural cosmetic effect. The perfect balance of moisturizers, preservation and natural salts provide the embalmer with a premium arterial fluid.

SUSTAIN'S unique formulation makes it appropriate for all cases, emaciated, standard or obese.

SUSTAIN is the perfect fluid for those embalmers that prefer a slow-acting fluid that produces firm tissue.

Dilution: Dilute in cold or cool water - never warm or hot water.

Emaciated or infant cases: 4 to 5 oz per gallon

 

 

 

PLIABLE 17 ARTERIAL

Slow-firming

  • A131/07 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

A gentle fluid with a slow, firming action and a natural cosmetic effect. It is a premium performance arterial fluid with a balanced combination of moisturizers and preservatives. PLIABLE 17 is suggested for frail cases with a lesser degree of excess fatty tissue.

Provides excellent results on children an emaciated men and women.

Dilution: Dilute with cold or cool water only. Normal: 4 to 8 oz per gallon.

Emaciated cases of infants: 4 to 5 oz per gallon.

 

 

 

PATRIOT WITH LANOLIN 27 ARTERIAL

Slow-firming

  • A131/06  CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Combines the benefits of lanolin additive with a gentle, progressive preservative action for slow, deep, thorough, lasting results. PATRIOT'S slow-firming formulation is ideal for delicate and standard cases, protecting against dehydration, burning, and other undesirable side effects. The inclusion of lanolin insures a natural tissue consistency; the addition of other specialized additives insures deep-toned coloration and consistent results.

Dilution: Dilute with cold or cool water only.

Normal: 4 to 8 oz per gallon. Emaciated cases or infants: 4 to 5 oz per gallon.

 

 

 

OPTIMUM 50 ARTERIAL

Slow-firming - "Double Strength"

  • A131/05  CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

The most powerful arterial chemical on the market. It's loaded with moisturizers, modifiers, and buffering agents to assure exceptional results where many other "strong" fluids fail. OPTIMUM formulation is ideal for shipping and extremely difficult cases.

Recommended for drowned, excess fatty tissue, refrigerated, autopsied and any case with poor circulation.

Dilute with cold or cool water only. Normal: 4 to 6 oz per gallon. Increase as desired.

Semi-Firm: 8 to 12 oz per gallon.

Extra-firm: 16 oz per gallon.

Maximum firmness or injection: 24 oz per gallon.

 

 

RELIABLE 25 ARTERIAL

Medium Fast-firming

  • A131/27 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

A skillfully balanced blend of specialized chemicals formulated for exceptional results in standard or difficult cases. Contains vital additives to maintain pH balance and inhibit the effects of hard water, chlorine and other chemicals that may affect arterial chemicals.

Recommended for embalmers who prefer an immediate medium firm body with natural a cosmetic effect.

Dilutions: dilute with cold or cool water -- never warm or hot water. Normal firmness: 4 to 6 oz per gallon. Increase solution for added firmness as desired. Women, children and emaciated cases: 4 to 5 oz per gallon.

 

 

 

POWER 36 ARTERIAL

Medium Fast-firming

  • A131/01 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Formulated with fast acting penetrating chemicals and reinforced preservatives to provide well-defined, long lasting tissue fixation in a wide range of difficult and standard arterial embalming applications.

Recommended for difficult cases: autopsied, drowned, drug, gangrenous, fatty, alcoholic, cancerous, burned, refrigerated

Dilutions: dilute with cold or cool water -- never warm or hot water.

Normal firmness: 4 to 6 oz per gallon. Increase solution if more firmness is desired. Semi-firmness: 8 to 12 oz per gallon. Maximum-firmness: 16 oz per gallon.

 

 

 

VELVETONE WITH LANOLIN 20 ARTERIAL

Medium Fast-firming

  • A131/03 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

A premium arterial chemical, its formulation is indicative of state-of-the-art chemical technology and several revolutionary concepts, including US Chemical's exclusive "deep" penetrating compound.

VELVETONE'S versatile formulation makes it appropriate for delicate or emaciated cases as well as standard cases. Velvetone is the ideal fluid for the demanding embalmer.

Dilution: dilute Velvetone with cold or cool water. Normal: 4 to 8 oz per gallon

Emaciated cases or infants: 4 to 5 oz per gallon.

 

 

 

RESOLUTE 30 ARTERIAL

Medium Fast-firming

  • A131/02 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Provides rapid, sustained tissue firming with exceptional cosmetic qualities. It's for embalmers who prefer a slightly reinforced degree of firmness in standard or severe arterial embalming applications.

Recommended for those embalmers who prefer immediate firm body and sustained tissue fixation.

Dilution: dilute with cold or cool water. Normal: 5 to 8 oz per gallon. Increase as desired.

A supplement co-chemical, such as Tissue Tone, can be added for humectant & drainage.

Difficult cases: 16 oz per gallon +. 2 to 4 oz per gallon of Tissue Tone.

 

 

 

EXCELL 24 ARTERIAL

Slow-firming

  • A131/04 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Perfect for embalmers who prefer a gentle fluid with slow, progressive firming action and cosmetic excellence. EXCELL 24 is a high performance arterial, formulated with a balanced combination of moisturizing elements to minimize the harsh effects often experienced with formaldehyde. Balanced perfectly to allow tissue saturation and color perfection. Produces semi-firm fully and deeply embalmed bodies.

Dilution: dilute with cold or cool water -- never warm or hot. For emaciated cases or infants, use 4 to 5 oz per gallon.

 

CAVITY-FLUIDS

SUPREME WATER-FREE 50 CAVITY
  • A131/11 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

A water-free, exceptionally effective, reinforced cavity chemical formulated to provide the highest degree of preservation through saturation of viscera and cavity walls.

Dilution: For cavity embalming, use undiluted. Normal cases should be treated with one or more bottles according to judgement.

Autopsied cases: place cut viscera in plastic viscera bag. Pour 2 or more undiluted bottles of SUPREME over the viscera, tie the bag, and knead the bag thouroughly until SUPREME has made contact with all the viscera. Hypodermic Injection: according to tissue area being treated.

 

 

 

 

STEADFAST 30 CAVITY
  • A131/10 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Preserves. Penetrates and deodorizes deeply into viscera, hardening it into a leather- like mass. A reliable cavity, it is also ideal for hypodermic work and autopsied viscera. STEADFAST penetrates quickly and thoroughly.

Dilution: For cavity embalming, use undiluted. Normal cases should be treated with one or more bottles according to judgement.

Autopsied cases: place cut viscera in plastic viscera bag. Pour 2 or more undiluted bottles of STEADFAST over the viscera, tie the bag, and knead the bag thouroughly until STEADFAST has made contact with all the viscera. Hypodermic Injection: according to tissue area being treated.

 

 

 

 

FUME FREE "ODORLESS" CAVITY

  • A131/09 CASE OF 24 - 16 oz. BOTTLES

Recommended for embalmers who are sensitive to formaldehyde odor. An all-purpose cavity, it is equally as thorough as full fuming cavity chemicals. FUME FREE penetrates viscera deeply. It deodorizes and preserves to a hard leather-like mass.

Autopsied cases: place cut viscera in a plastic viscera bag. Pour two or more undiluted bottles of FUME FREE over the viscera, tie the bag and knead the bag until FUME FREE has made contact with all the viscera

Hypodermic injection: according to tissue area being treated