Smells Clean, Works Dirty-The Hexane Breakdown

Episode 8: Smells Clean, Works Dirty — The Hexane Breakdown

In this episode of Mortuary Masterclass, we’re exposing a quiet newcomer that doesn’t deserve a place in the prep room: hexane.
Often tucked inside certain dry washes or cleaning solvents, hexane brings a host of problems with none of the benefits — adding flammability, increasing total chemical load, and raising exposure risks without improving sanitization or performance.

We break down what hexane really is — a petroleum-derived solvent with a gasoline odor, a low exposure threshold, and a history of causing headaches, dizziness, and even peripheral neuropathy in industries that are already working to eliminate it.
You’ll learn how it behaves in the prep room, why it doesn’t rinse away, how fruity esters can mask its presence, and why modern acetone/alcohol blends outperform it safely and effectively.

From understanding solvent behavior to making informed chemical choices, this episode gives embalmers the clarity and chemistry needed to keep their workspace safer, smarter, and more aligned with the future of the profession.

Whether you’re evaluating new products or protecting your prep-room environment, this is your guide to recognizing what belongs in embalming — and what doesn’t.

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