Artificial Saliva ISO 10271 – pH 2.3, for Corrosion Testing of Dental Metallic Materials BZ356
Product Code: BZ356
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Saliva ISO 10271-2011 BZ356 is a ready-to-use, sterile test solution at pH 2.3 for corrosion testing of metallic materials in dental devices as per ISO 10271, Dentistry – Corrosion test methods for metallic materials. The static immersion test of the standard uses an acidic solution of lactic acid and sodium chloride at pH 2.3: the metal is immersed for a set time and the ions it releases into the solution are measured.
BZ356 is used to test dental casting alloys, base-metal and precious alloys, orthodontic wires and brackets, implant components, solders and other metallic materials used in the mouth. The strongly acidic solution is an accelerated, worst-case condition, so that alloys can be ranked by the amount of metal they release. The same solution is used for comparing surface treatments and manufacturing routes.
Unopened, it has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C and is shipped at room temperature; a preservative-free version and a dried Powder Version Kit are available on request. Custom pH is available on request. This solution is intended for product testing and research, not for in vivo medical use. For other dental corrosion media see Fusayama/Meyer Artificial Saliva BZ105 and Artificial Saliva AFNOR NF S91-141 BZ106; for implant fatigue testing see Artificial Saliva ISO 14801; for ISO 10993-15 electrolytes see BZ615.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ As per ISO 10271 – Test solution for corrosion testing of dental metallic materials
✅ pH 2.3 – Acidic static immersion condition; custom pH on request
✅ 1-Year Shelf Life – Unopened at 2–30 °C; shipped at room temperature
✅ Sterile & Ready to Use – No weighing, mixing or pH adjustment before the test
✅ 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
🦷 Dental Alloys
• Static immersion test to ISO 10271
• Metal ion release measurements
• Casting, base-metal and precious alloys
🔩 Orthodontic & Implant Components
• Wires, brackets and bands
• Implant abutments and screws
• Solders and brazed joints
🔬 Materials Research
• Ranking of alloys by ion release
• Comparison of surface treatments
• Effect of casting and heat treatment
🏭 Quality Control
• Batch and supplier qualification
• Regulatory test files
• Inter-laboratory comparison
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 2.3 (customizable)
- Composition: Lactic acid and sodium chloride in purified water, per the ISO 10271 static immersion solution
- Standard: ISO 10271 (Dentistry – Corrosion test methods for metallic materials)
- Format: Sterile, ready-to-use liquid
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 1 year (unopened)
- Preservative-Free Version: Available on request
- Powder Version Kit: Available on request – 2-year shelf life, easy to reconstitute and suitable for culture-related applications
- After Opening: Handle aseptically, close tightly after use, do not return unused material to the container
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH adjustment to the project requirement
- Other ISO 10271 test media to order
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the pH as low as 2.3?
ISO 10271 uses a strongly acidic lactic acid / sodium chloride solution for the static immersion test as an accelerated, worst-case condition, so that differences between alloys show clearly in the amount of metal released.
How long does the solution keep?
Unopened, the solution has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C. A preservative-free version and a dried Powder Version Kit with a 2-year shelf life are available on request.
Ordering Information
BZ356 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.
