Artificial Perspiration – AATCC TM15 Acid Perspiration Solution, pH 4.3, Stabilized BZ140
Product Code: BZ140
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Perspiration, AATCC TM 15 Sweat – Stabilized BZ140 is a ready-to-use, sterile acid artificial perspiration at pH 4.3 ± 0.2 for laboratories that run AATCC Test Method 15 every day. It is prepared to the acid perspiration solution of the method – the sodium chloride / lactic acid / disodium hydrogen phosphate / L-histidine monohydrochloride solution. The same solution serves AATCC TM125, Colorfastness to Perspiration and Light. For 5 L, 10 L and 20 L supply see Artificial Perspiration Bulk Carboys BZ581.
The Stabilized version contains a preservative / stabilizer system that prevents microbial growth and keeps the solution within specification for a full year unopened, removing the need to prepare fresh perspiration before every test series. A not-stabilized, preservative-free version (BZ135) and a Powder Version Kit are available.
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 colour-change and staining ratings are reproducible between laboratories. BZ140 is used by textile mills, dye houses, garment brands and third-party laboratories. Companion solutions: ISO 105-E04 acidic pH 5.5 BZ154 and ISO 105-E04 alkaline pH 8.0 BZ153.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ AATCC TM15 / TM125 Acid Perspiration – Prepared to the sodium chloride, lactic acid, disodium hydrogen phosphate and L-histidine composition of the method
✅ pH 4.3 ± 0.2 – Within the method specification; 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
🏭 Mills, Dye Houses & Test Laboratories
• High-volume routine AATCC TM15 testing
• Multi-shift QC from a single lot
• Third-party laboratories with many client samples
🧵 Textile & Dye Colour Fastness
• Colour fastness to acid perspiration on fabrics, yarns and threads
• AATCC TM125 perspiration and light
• Staining of adjacent multifibre test fabrics
👟 Apparel, Leather & Accessories
• Garments, sportswear, linings and trims
• Leather and synthetic leather
• Printed and coated textiles
🔬 R&D and Quality Control
• Dye and finish selection during development
• Supplier audits and incoming inspection
• Inter-laboratory comparison
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 4.3 ± 0.2 at 25 °C (customizable 2–9)
- Composition: Sodium chloride, lactic acid, disodium hydrogen phosphate and L-histidine monohydrochloride in purified water, per AATCC TM15 acid perspiration; stabilizer added
- Standards: AATCC TM15 (Colorfastness to Perspiration); AATCC TM125 (Perspiration and Light)
- 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 BZ135 (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
- ISO 105-E04 acidic / alkaline, ISO 3160-2, JIS L 0848 and EN 1811 formulations
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get larger volumes?
Yes. BZ140 is sold in 100 mL to 1000 mL bottles on this page; for 5 L, 10 L and 20 L see Artificial Perspiration Bulk Carboys BZ581 or email info@biochemazone.com for a quotation.
How does BZ140 differ from BZ135?
BZ140 is stabilized, with a 1-year shelf life unopened. BZ135 is the same solution without preservative or stabilizer, with a 6-month shelf life unopened.
Ordering Information
BZ140 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.
