Artificial Cerumen (Stabilized) – Synthetic Earwax for Hearing Aid, Earbud and In-Ear Device Testing BZ172
Product Code: BZ172
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: Liquid – 50 mL, 100 mL, 200 mL; Semi-Solid (Waxy) – 50 g, 100 g, 200 g
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Cerumen (Stabilized) BZ172, also called simulated cerumen, synthetic earwax or artificial ear wax, is a laboratory-formulated substitute designed to replicate the physical and chemical properties of natural cerumen. In the human ear, cerumen protects and lubricates the ear canal while trapping dust, debris and dead skin cells.
BZ172 is developed for research and product testing, including the performance evaluation of hearing aids, earbuds, earplugs and other in-ear electronic or medical devices. It gives a reliable and reproducible medium for laboratory simulations of real-use ear canal conditions. Its main components are oleic acid, linoleic acid, anhydrous lanolin, palmitic acid, myristic acid and paraffin oils, with stabilizers. It is light yellow, sterile and ready to use; it is offered in two versions – Liquid, sold by volume (50 mL, 100 mL, 200 mL), and Semi-Solid (Waxy), sold by weight (50 g, 100 g, 200 g); choose the version in the Version menu when ordering.
It is supplied stabilized and has a 1-year shelf life unopened at 2–30 °C; it is shipped at room temperature. The not-stabilized version is Artificial Cerumen (Not Stabilized) BZ171. This product is for scientific research and in vitro use only; it is not for clinical diagnosis or treatment. For the veterinary product see Synthetic Canine Cerumen BZ672.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Realistic Composition – Mimics natural ear wax
✅ Consistent Viscosity and Texture – For standardized testing
✅ Two Versions – Liquid (mL) or Semi-Solid (Waxy) (g); choose in the Version menu
✅ Stabilized – Contains stabilizers; 1-year shelf life unopened. The not-stabilized version is BZ171
✅ Sterile & Ready to Use – For direct laboratory use
✅ 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
🎧 Hearing Aids & Earbuds
• Hearing aid durability and clogging tests
• Earbud and earphone performance testing
🔊 Acoustic Devices & Materials
• Acoustic device validation
• Material compatibility studies
🔬 Research & Development
• In-ear technologies
• Laboratory simulation of real-use ear canal conditions
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Liquid version – light yellow liquid; Semi-Solid (Waxy) version – light yellow, waxy semi-solid
- Main components: Oleic acid, linoleic acid, lanolin (anhydrous), palmitic acid, myristic acid, paraffin oils, stabilizers
- Sterility: Sterile; ready for direct laboratory use
- Format: 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 BZ171 (not stabilized) – shelf life 1 year unopened at 2–30 °C
- After Opening: Close the bottle tightly after use and keep the contents clean
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- Texture or consistency to your specification
- Contents to your specification
- Custom pack sizes and bulk supply
Frequently Asked Questions
How does BZ172 differ from BZ171?
BZ172 is the stabilized version. Artificial Cerumen (Not Stabilized) BZ171 is not stabilized and contains no preservative. Both are available as a Liquid version (50 mL, 100 mL, 200 mL) and a Semi-Solid (Waxy) version (50 g, 100 g, 200 g).
How should it be stored?
Store it at 2–30 °C in the tightly closed bottle, protected from light. It is shipped at room temperature and has a 1-year shelf life unopened.
Ordering Information
BZ172 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.
