Artificial Periurethral Fluid – Simulated Periurethral Fluid for Urogenital Research, pH 6.0 BZ443
Product Code: BZ443
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Periurethral Fluid BZ443, also called simulated periurethral fluid, is a ready-to-use synthetic solution that replicates the properties of natural periurethral fluid – the fluid of the area around the urethra – at pH 6.0. It contains water, electrolytes and other relevant compounds; the pH of the natural fluid is about 4.5 to 6.5. Its viscosity, density and pH are set to match the natural fluid, and it stays stable through the test.
Research laboratories use it to study how periurethral fluid interacts with the surrounding urogenital environment: its part in keeping a healthy microbiome, the protective function of the periurethral area, and drug delivery to the urogenital tract. It is also used to test and calibrate medical devices that meet this fluid, such as urethral catheters and urinary continence devices, in studies on urinary health and infection prevention, and in training, where it takes the place of human periurethral fluid.
It is supplied stabilized and has a 1-year shelf life unopened; a preservative-free version (6-month shelf life) and a dried Powder Version Kit are available on request. The formulation, minerals, organic content and pH can be customized. This simulated fluid is for scientific research and in vitro use only; it is not for clinical diagnosis or treatment. For urethral swab work see Artificial Urethral Swab Matrix (BZ393); for urine see Artificial Human Urine BZ340.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Replicates Periurethral Fluid – Water, electrolytes and other relevant compounds
✅ pH 6.0 – Within the natural range of about 4.5 to 6.5; customizable
✅ Matched Properties – Viscosity, density and pH close to the natural fluid
✅ Stabilized – Contains a preservative that stops microbial growth; 1-year shelf life unopened. Preservative-free version on request
✅ 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
🩺 Device Testing & Calibration
• Urethral catheters
• Urinary continence devices
• Drug delivery systems for the urogenital tract
🔬 Urogenital Research
• Interaction of the fluid with the urogenital environment
• Microbiome and the protective function of the periurethral area
• Urinary health and infection prevention
🎓 Training & Education
• Practice of procedures without human periurethral fluid
Typical Properties
- pH: 6.0 (natural range about 4.5 to 6.5; customizable)
- Composition: Water, electrolytes and other relevant compounds
- Viscosity and density: Matched to natural periurethral fluid
- Format: 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: Available on request – 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 to the project requirement
- Formulation, minerals and organic content
- Preservative-free (not-stabilized) version
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why pH 6.0?
Natural periurethral fluid has a pH of about 4.5 to 6.5. The standard formulation is set at 6.0; other values are made on request.
How long does the solution keep?
Unopened, the stabilized solution has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C. A preservative-free version with a 6-month shelf life and a dried Powder Version Kit with a 2-year shelf life are available on request.
Ordering Information
BZ443 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.
