Vehicles

the vehicle (smoetimes called a **carrier**) must be a solvent or mixture of solvents that keeps the active substances in a stable and uniform state during transport through the cirulatory system to all parts of the body.
 * Vehicles** are liquids that serve as a solvent for the numerous ingredients that are incorporated into embalming fluids.
 * //Examples//** of solvents used to maintain proper density and osmotic activity are: **glycerine, sorbitol, glycols, water.**


 * Glycerine** is a by product of the manufacture of soap. It can be classified as an alcohol. It helps prevent dehydration.
 * Sorbitol** loses water at a slower rate than glycerine and is more efficient for controlling the rate or mositure loss.
 * Glycols** have different types that are found in embalming preparations. **Ethylene glycol** (moisture), **Propylene glycol** ( prevent mold).