Artificial Perspiration ISO 11641 – Stabilized, pH 8.0 BZ144
Product Code: BZ144
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Perspiration, ISO 11641 Sweat – Stabilized BZ144 is a ready-to-use, sterile alkaline artificial perspiration at pH 8.0 for ISO 11641, the test for the colour fastness of leather to perspiration. The method applies to all kinds of leather at all stages of processing, and is used in particular for leather that is worn against the skin – gloving, clothing and lining leathers, shoe uppers and linings, and upholstery. The test solution is a sodium chloride / tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane / urea / nitrilotriacetic acid solution adjusted to pH 8.0 with hydrochloric acid; the alkaline pH represents perspiration that has aged on the skin, which is the more severe condition for leather dyes and finishes.
The Stabilized version contains a preservative / stabilizer system that keeps the solution free of microbial growth through repeated opening and gives a 1-year shelf life unopened. A not-stabilized, preservative-free version (BZ143) 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 grey-scale ratings are comparable between laboratories. BZ144 is used by tanneries, leather finishers, footwear, glove, garment and furniture manufacturers and test laboratories. For textiles see ISO 105-E04 alkaline pH 8.0 BZ153 and ISO 105-E04 acidic pH 5.5 BZ154.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ ISO 11641 Leather Perspiration – Sodium chloride, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, urea and nitrilotriacetic acid solution of the method
✅ pH 8.0, Alkaline – The alkaline pH used for leather; other pH values from 2 to 9 on request
✅ Stabilized – Preservative / stabilizer system for repeated opening and a 1-year shelf life
✅ 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
🧤 Gloving, Clothing & Lining Leathers
• Colour change of leather after perspiration exposure
• Staining of adjacent fabric and skin-contact transfer
• Unlined and lined garment leathers
👟 Footwear
• Shoe uppers, linings and insoles
• Sports and safety footwear
• Dyed and finished leather at all stages of processing
🛋️ Upholstery & Accessories
• Furniture and automotive upholstery leather
• Watch straps, belts, bags and small leather goods
• Synthetic and coated leather alternatives
🔬 Tanneries & Test Laboratories
• Dye, fatliquor and finish selection
• Routine QC and customer specification testing
• Comparison with ISO 105-E04 textile perspiration tests
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 8.0 (customizable 2–9)
- Composition: Sodium chloride, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, urea and nitrilotriacetic acid in purified water, adjusted to pH 8.0 with hydrochloric acid, per the ISO 11641 perspiration solution; stabilizer added
- Standard: ISO 11641 (Leather – Colour fastness to perspiration)
- 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 BZ143 (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, AATCC TM15 and EN 1811 perspiration formulations
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the leather test run at pH 8.0?
Perspiration becomes alkaline as it ages on the skin, and alkaline sweat is the more severe condition for many leather dyes and finishes. ISO 11641 therefore uses an alkaline artificial perspiration.
How does BZ144 differ from BZ143?
BZ144 is stabilized, with a 1-year shelf life unopened. BZ143 is the same solution without preservative or stabilizer, with a 6-month shelf life unopened.
Ordering Information
BZ144 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.
