ASTM D4265-14 Artificial Sebum – Stabilized BZ117
Product Code: BZ117
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone D4265-14 Artificial Sebum – Stabilized BZ117 is a ready-to-use artificial sebum formulated according to ASTM designation D4265-14 (also supplied to D4265-98), the ASTM guide for evaluating stain removal performance in home laundering. Sebum is the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that spreads over skin and hair; this standardised synthetic version reproduces that soil so it can be applied reproducibly to fabrics and surfaces. The formulation can also be used with AATCC Test Method 130.
The Stabilized version contains preservative, stabilizer, antifungal and antibacterial agents that protect the sebum over repeated opening and long test programmes. If your protocol calls for sebum without preservative or stabilizer, order the not-stabilized version (BZ116). The sebum is offered in a liquid texture and in a semisolid (ointment-like) texture – order either one, or both for evaluation.
BZ117 is used to study how home-laundry products and wash conditions remove sebum stains from fabric, to test skincare, haircare and cleansing products, to assess oil repellency and sebum interaction on fabrics, plastics and coatings, and as the sebum soil in corrosion-resistance and alloy studies. The newer ASTM D4265-21 Artificial Sebum BZ539 and the body-site specific Human Synthetic Sebum BZ328 are also available.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ ASTM D4265-14 Formulation – Artificial sebum according to ASTM D4265-14 (D4265-98 on request); usable with AATCC TM130
✅ Stabilized – Preservative / stabilizer system for long test programmes
✅ Liquid or Semisolid Texture – Choose the liquid or the ointment-like version, or both for evaluation
✅ Ready to Use – No melting and blending of individual lipids before the test
✅ Reproducible & Standardized – Consistent batch-to-batch composition for comparable stain-removal ratings
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🧼 Laundry & Detergent Testing
• Stain removal performance in home laundering (ASTM D4265)
• Detergent, pre-treater and stain-remover development
• Soiled test fabric preparation
🧴 Skincare, Haircare & Cleansing Products
• Cleanser, shampoo and wipe efficacy on a sebum soil
• Oil-control and mattifying product screening
• Make-up and sunscreen wear tests
🧵 Textiles, Plastics & Coatings
• Oil repellency and soil release of treated fabrics
• Sebum resistance of plastics, touch surfaces and coatings
• Staining and discolouration studies
🔩 Corrosion & Alloy Studies
• Sebum exposure of metals and plated parts
• Combined sweat and sebum handling tests
• Fingerprint and handling-residue studies
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Oily liquid, or semisolid (ointment-like) on request
- Composition: Artificial sebum lipid blend according to ASTM D4265-14; preservative / stabilizer system added
- Standards: ASTM D4265-14 / D4265-98; usable with AATCC TM130
- Format: Ready to use, stabilized
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 2 years (unopened)
- Preservative-Free Version: See BZ116 (not stabilized) – shelf life 1 year unopened at 2–30 °C
- After Opening: Close tightly after use and do not return unused material to the container; mix or warm gently if the lipids separate or solidify at low temperature
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- Liquid or semisolid (ointment-like) texture
- Stabilized or not-stabilized version
- ASTM D4265-98 or D4265-21 formulation, or a modified lipid composition
- Custom pack sizes and bulk supply
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sebum liquid or solid?
Both textures are available. The liquid version is easy to pipette and spread; the semisolid version is ointment-like. State your choice in the order notes, or order both for evaluation.
How does BZ117 differ from BZ116?
BZ117 is stabilized: it contains preservative and stabilizer for long test programmes and has a 2-year shelf life unopened. BZ116 is the same ASTM D4265-14 sebum without preservative or stabilizer (1-year shelf life unopened).
Ordering Information
BZ117 is available in standard laboratory sizes or OEM/bulk supply formats.
📄 MSDS, Technical Datasheet, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request
📧 Email: info@biochemazone.com
🌐 Website: www.biochemazone.com
⚠️ For research, education, and in vitro testing only. Not for human or animal use.
