a fluid called natron and is used in acient Egypt and used today but science will be finding new ways of using natron to help perserve bodies
Natron, is was a type of salt used to dry out the body.
Formaldehyde is frequently used.
Embalming fluidThe chemical to preserve bodies is Natron
there is not a chemical but more like a sticky sap called resin that was used to embalm or preserve bodies of the wealthy & pharaohs
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Formaldehyde
The Egyptian chemical used to preserve bodies is called natron. Natron is a naturally occurring mixture of sodium carbonate decahydrate and sodium bicarbonate. It was used by ancient Egyptians in the mummification process to dehydrate and disinfect the body, preventing decomposition. Natron helped to preserve the body by creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria to thrive.
salt
Natron; a form of salt
You think probable to formaldehyde.