Artificial Saliva AFNOR NF S91-141 – pH 7.8, for Biodegradability of Dental Metal Alloys BZ106
Product Code: BZ106
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Saliva – AFNOR NF S91-141 BZ106 is a ready-to-use, sterile artificial saliva at pH 7.8 prepared according to the AFNOR NF S91-141 standard procedure, which covers the biodegradability of dental metal alloys. Biodegradability here means the release of degradation products – metal ions and corrosion products – when the alloy is exposed to saliva, and the standard uses an artificial saliva so that the exposure is the same in every laboratory.
BZ106 is used for immersion and electrochemical tests of dental casting alloys, orthodontic and prosthetic alloys and metallic medical devices, to identify and quantify the degradation products they release, and to compare alloys, surface finishes and manufacturing routes. It is also used to study the colourfastness of products exposed to saliva.
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 testing and research, not for in vivo medical use. For acidic corrosion testing see Fusayama/Meyer Artificial Saliva BZ105; for the ISO method for dental metals see Artificial Saliva ISO 10271.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ AFNOR NF S91-141 – Artificial saliva prepared to the standard procedure
✅ pH 7.8 – 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 Metal Alloys
• Biodegradability testing to AFNOR NF S91-141
• Release of metal ions and corrosion products
• Casting, orthodontic and prosthetic alloys
🩺 Metallic Medical Devices
• Identification of degradation products
• Quantification of released ions
• Final devices and material samples
🔬 Materials Research
• Comparison of alloys and surface finishes
• Electrochemical corrosion studies
• Effect of manufacturing route
🏭 Quality Control
• Batch and supplier qualification
• Routine compliance testing
• Colourfastness of products exposed to saliva
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 7.8 (customizable)
- Composition: Artificial saliva according to AFNOR NF S91-141 in purified water
- Standard: AFNOR NF S91-141 (biodegradability of dental metal alloys)
- 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
- Modified ingredients to match your method
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does biodegradability mean for a dental alloy?
It is the release of degradation products – metal ions and corrosion products – from the alloy in contact with saliva. The test measures what is released and how much.
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
BZ106 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.
