FRIGID FLUID EMBALMING AND PREP ROOM PRODUCTS FRIGID FLUID - A Rich History Spanning 5 Generations Age has its advantages... especially for a business focused on personal relationships. Founded in 1892, Frigid Fluid Company is one of the oldest manufacturers and 708-836-1215 suppliers of embalming fluids and related materials.Owned & operated for 800-621-4719 (US only) over 120 years by members of the same family, with the fifth generation actively Fax: 708-836-1247 involved, Frigid Fluid has the experience and ability to provide their customers [email protected] with superior products and dependable service. 1892 __ FRIGID is born when Adelbert R 1982 __ DEVELOPMENT & INTRODUCTION of Krum starts the business under the “Premium” line of embalming fluids: the name of Chicago Chemical & Adelbert R. Premium Cavity and Premium Jaundice. Manufacturing Co. Operating out Krum __ of a 14 x 14 barn, he made and 1987 FIRST SHIPMENT of lowering devices to marketed an embalming fluid to Founder Australia and New Zealand. which he gave the trade name 1991 __ DEVELOPMENT & INTRODUCTION of the “Frigid”. “Guard” line of embalming fluids: Tissue 1901 __ FRIGID FLUID COMPANY officially Guard, Dry Guard, Color Guard Jaundice, replaces Chicago Chemical & Leak Guard, Water/Clot Guard, Viso-Guard Manufacturing Co. as the name of Gel and Orifice Guard. the firm to coincide with the “Frigid” 1994 __ FIRST LATIN AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS trade name. established, starting in Argentina and Chile. __ 1902 INCORPORATION of Frigid Fluid in 2009 __ FIRST SHIPMENT of lowering devices and the State of Illinois. stands sent to Poland. __ 1916 INVENTION of the first Frigid casket 2010 __ DEVELOPMENT & INTRODUCTION of lowering device is accomplished by Our new “modern office building” the Frigid “Silicone Technology” line of Adelbert R. Krum. Photo from The American Funeral embalming fluids: 36 Plus, Perfect Tone, 1917 __ FEMALE PRESIDENT Jennie M Director, March, 1924 Natural Tone and X-20. Krum is known as an innovator in 2011 __ DEVELOPMENT & INTRODUCTION of the the funeral industry. She increases Jennie M. “Imperial 2.0” lowering device, a lightweight business and expands the product version of the original “Imperial” device. line after Adelbert’s death. Krum Photo from 1930 __ PATENT granted to Frigid Fluid for an The American Aspirating and Embalming device. Funeral 1945 __ PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT is buried Director, using the Frigid “Standard” Lowering March, 1924 Device. 2011 __ FIRST INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW __ 1949 INVENTION & PATENT of the PARTICIPATION in Dusseldorf, Germany. “Master” model lowering device. 2013 __ CELEBRATION of 120 YEARS as a family __ 1955 INVENTION & PATENT of the owned/operated business “Imperial” model lowering device. 2013 __ “SILITECH” TRADE MARK awarded to Frigid __ 1959 INVENTION & PATENT of the mobile Fluid for its “Silicone Technology” line of its lowering device stand known as the top selling line embalming fluids. “Streamliner”. 1959 __ PATENT granted for the Frigid “Vault Lid Placer”. __ President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s __ 1968 FIRST INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS of Burial in April, 1945 2013 5th GENERATION of the FAMILY takes the lowering devices (first recipient was helm with Brian Yeazel, President/CEO. South Africa). 2 708-836-1215 | FRIGID FLUID CO | 800-621-4719 (US Only) Table of Contents Frigid currently produces a selection of more than 25 fluids to meet the specific needs of the embalmer. These are complemented with an array of supporting preparation products. The Power of .. .............................................................................................4 Arterial Fluids ...................................................................................................................5-7 Cavity Fluids ........................................................................................................................8 Pre- & Co-Injection Fluids ..............................................................................................9-12 Supplementals .............................................................................................................12-17 Sundries and Instruments .................................................................................................18 Frigid Fluid Cemetery Division ..........................................................................................19 For embalming fluid usage instructions, please visit our website at www.frigidfluid.com. www.frigidfluid.com | FRIGID FLUID CO | [email protected] 3 The Power of The Benefits of Silicone Silicone is extremely stable Silicone lubricates the arterial • Able to withstand extremes of heat and cold system to help distribute • Acts as an insulator to protect the formaldehyde and other formaldehyde deeply into the chemicals within the embalming solutions capillaries, thus promoting: • Unaffected by aldehydes, alcohol, lanolin and other • Deeper Diffusion embalming chemicals • Wider Profusion Silicone is very non-reactive • Enhanced Saturation • Does not dehydrate • Superior Periphery Preservation • Colored dye remains stable in the presence of silicone Non-Hazardous Material Formulations Non-HAZMAT Frigid Fluid Co. arterial and cavity fluids are classified as non-hazardous materials under current US specifications. These fluids can be shipped by common carrier under the classification ORM-D. This reduces freight costs and does not require the imposition of a hazmat fee by the freight company. Phenol-Free Frigid Frigid Fluid Co. embalming products are totally free of phenol. Phenol is a hazmat classified chemical that is highly toxic and known to cause lung irritation. MSDS Documents Our Material Safety Data Sheets can be obtained from our website - www.frigidfluid.com, or by contacting us directly at 800-621-4719. Limited Hazmat Products Only these supplemental products are classified as hazardous: • STOP – contains ethylene dichloride • Safe (25 lb container) – contains paraformaldehyde • Paulex Powder (only applies to 25 lb size) – contains paraformaldehyde • Feature Builder (only applies to 1 gallon size) – due to methanol quantity in package size 4 708-836-1215 | FRIGID FLUID CO | 800-621-4719 (US Only) Silicone Based Arterial Fluids Frigid Fluid’s “Silicone Technology” enhances the results you can attain with arterial fluids. The Silicone Advantage is delivered through a family of four arterial fluids. 36 PLUS (33 index) Perfect Tone (18 index) 1-36PL (24/case) 1-PERFTONE (24/case) Our best selling fluid. A lower index fluid that offers: 36 PLUS assures • The distribution advantages of silicone preservation and • The softening effect of lanolin pleasing results with both normal and difficult cases. • A pliable, smooth, life-like appearance • A medium firm texture It is particularly effective on frozen, decomposed and • No dehydration risk other challenging cases. The formulation combines: Natural Tone (20 index) • The lubricating, diffusing and 1-NATTONE (24/case) penetrating advantages of Silicone Silicone Technology combined with: • The addition of “Frigid Stop” to prevent the causes of tissue gas • Mild but very effective buffers • A water conditioner to neutralize • The addition of humectants calcium ions and soften hard water • Resulting in a cosmetic effect that furnishes a uniform, life-like texture and • A drainage enhancer color to the skin with a natural feel that is Resulting in a body that: soft and smooth • Retains moisture and color for a very natural appearance • Is free of tissue burn and “pruning” X-20 (20 index) 1-X20 (24/case) Note: 36 Plus is not recommended for a prep room attached to a septic system, for which we A blend of six ingredients: recommend lanolin-based Tissue Guard 32. • Including the highest Silicone content • For a thoroughly embalmed body of mild All products on this page feature firmness Frigid Fluid’s New • Displaying a natural, soft, feel to the skin • That has uniformity of color with a slightly pinkish tint www.frigidfluid.com | FRIGID FLUID CO | [email protected] 5 Lanolin Based Arterial Fluids Tissue Texture Lanol-Tex (22 index) Tissue Guard 32 (32 index) 1-LANOLTEX (24/case) 1-TISSG32 (24/case) • The Frigid arterial fluid • For use in place of “36 Plus” where the prep with the highest level of room is attached to a septic system lanolin • Armed with a particularly • Plus two modifiers to effective wetting agent that furnish pliable tissue for a body of medium firmness assures thorough distribution and deep penetration of body • Ideal where the soft, tissues for lasting preservation smooth skin texture supplied by lanolin is • Incorporates a special blend desired of humectant and dye to give • Superb for dry, emaciated a warm, even cosmetic effect, cases needing protection not the harsh effect sometimes against dehydration obtained from unmodified dyes • Results in a firm body that retains some flexibility and natural feel Frigid fulfills a full range of funeral home, cemetery and crematory needs. Sundry Items Accessories & Instruments Funeral Service • Disposable/Reusable Protective • Cosmetics • Flags, Crucifixes, Candles Garments • Trocars and points • Signs, Posts, Directories • Microflex and Nitrile Gloves • Tubes and Drains • Lecterns, Stands, Desks • Coveralls, Unionalls, Sleeves, Pants, • Injectors, Adapters and • Ferno Church Trucks, Cots and Jackets Aspirators and Stretchers • Cottons, Webril Towels and Wipes • Scalpels and Blades • Chairs, Racks and Covers • Disposable/Reusable Head Blocks • Forceps and Scissors • Linen