Artificial Perspiration ISO 105-E04 / ISO 105-B07 – Alkaline Solution, pH 8.0, Stabilized BZ153
Product Code: BZ153
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Perspiration, ISO 105-B07 / ISO 105-E04 Alkaline Solution – pH 8.0, Stabilized BZ153 is a ready-to-use, sterile alkaline artificial perspiration at pH 8.0 for the ISO textile perspiration tests. ISO 105-E04, colour fastness to perspiration, tests every specimen in two solutions – an acid one at pH 5.5 and an alkaline one at pH 8.0 – and rates the colour change and the staining of adjacent fabrics. ISO 105-B07 measures the colour fastness to light of textiles wetted with artificial perspiration. The alkaline solution of the method is the L-histidine / sodium chloride / disodium hydrogen phosphate solution at pH 8.0, representing perspiration that has aged on the skin.
The Stabilized version contains a preservative / stabilizer system that prevents microbial growth and keeps the solution within specification for a full year unopened, so routine testing can run from stock without preparing fresh solution for every series. The not-stabilized, preservative-free version is BZ152; a Powder Version Kit is also available.
The acid solution that completes the ISO 105-E04 pair is BZ154. Prepared with ISO 3696 compliant high-purity water under Biochemazone’s ISO 9001 / GMP quality system, every batch is standardised for composition and pH so that grey-scale ratings are reproducible between laboratories. BZ153 is used by textile mills, dye houses, garment brands and third-party laboratories; a dry kit for both solutions is BZ580 and bulk carboys are BZ581.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ ISO 105-E04 / ISO 105-B07 Alkaline Perspiration – L-histidine monohydrochloride, sodium chloride and disodium hydrogen phosphate solution of the method
✅ pH 8.0 – The alkaline pH of the method; other pH values from 2 to 9 on request
✅ Stabilized – Preservative / stabilizer system for a 1-year shelf life without microbial growth
✅ Sterile & Ready to Use – No weighing, mixing or pH adjustment before the test
✅ ISO 3696 Grade Water – Prepared using high-purity laboratory water standards
✅ Reproducible & Standardized – Consistent batch-to-batch composition for routine QC and inter-laboratory comparison
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🧵 Textile Colour Fastness to Perspiration (ISO 105-E04)
• Colour change of dyed and printed fabrics, yarns and threads
• Staining of adjacent multifibre fabrics
• Alkaline half of the acid / alkaline test pair
☀️ Perspiration and Light (ISO 105-B07)
• Colour fastness to light of textiles wetted with perspiration
• Sportswear, swimwear and outdoor apparel
• Shade change of sun-exposed, sweat-wetted fabrics
👟 Apparel, Leather & Accessories
• Garments, linings, trims and labels
• Hats, gloves and footwear textiles
• Printed and coated textiles
🔬 R&D and Quality Control
• Dye and finish selection during development
• Routine QC and buyer specification testing
• Comparison with AATCC TM15 and JIS L 0848 solutions
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 8.0 (customizable 2–9)
- Composition: L-histidine monohydrochloride, sodium chloride and disodium hydrogen phosphate in purified water, per the ISO 105-E04 alkaline solution; stabilizer added
- Standards: ISO 105-E04 (Colour fastness to perspiration); ISO 105-B07 (Colour fastness to light of textiles wetted with artificial perspiration)
- Water Grade: ISO 3696 purified water
- Format: Sterile, ready-to-use liquid, stabilized
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 1 year (unopened)
- Preservative-Free Version: See BZ152 (not stabilized) – shelf life 6 months unopened at 2–30 °C
- Powder Version Kit: Available on request – 2-year shelf life, easy to reconstitute and suitable for culture-related applications; recommended when a preservative is not required
- After Opening: Handle aseptically; close tightly after use and do not return unused material to the container
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH adjustment anywhere from 2 to 9 at no extra cost
- Stabilized or not-stabilized (preservative-free) version
- AATCC TM15, JIS L 0848, ISO 11641 and EN 1811 formulations
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the acid solution as well?
ISO 105-E04 tests each specimen in both an acid (pH 5.5) and an alkaline (pH 8.0) solution. BZ153 is the alkaline solution; the acid one is BZ154.
How does BZ153 differ from BZ152?
BZ153 is stabilized, with a 1-year shelf life unopened. BZ152 is the same solution without preservative or stabilizer, with a 6-month shelf life unopened.
Ordering Information
BZ153 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.
