Artificial Urine for Corrosion Testing of Urological Implants – pH 6.0, Not Stabilized BZ101
Product Code: BZ101
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Urine for Corrosion Testing of Urological Implants BZ101 is a sterile, ready-to-use artificial urine at pH 6.0 designed for testing the metallic biomaterials used to make urological implants and catheters. The formulation simulates the mineral composition and pH of natural urine, so that a metal or a coating is exposed to the ionic environment it meets in the urinary tract.
BZ101 is used for corrosion testing of urological implants, for the study and testing of catheters and bio-metallic parts, and for research on how materials and surfaces behave in urine. Because every batch has the same composition, results can be compared between test runs and between laboratories, which is not possible with collected urine.
BZ101 is the not-stabilized, preservative-free version, with a 6-month shelf life unopened; choose it when a preservative could interfere with the test. The stabilized version, with a 1-year shelf life, is Simulated Urine for Corrosion Testing of Urological Implants, Stabilized (BZ188). The pH and contents can be customized. This solution is intended for product testing and research, not for in vivo or medical use. For a urine medium that supports the growth of pathogens see Artificial Urine Medium for Growing Urological Pathogens (BZ103).
Key Features & Benefits
✅ For Corrosion Testing – Designed for the metallic biomaterials of urological implants and catheters
✅ pH 6.0 – Custom pH on request
✅ Not Stabilized – Preservative-free; for the stabilized version see BZ188
✅ 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
🔩 Implant Corrosion Testing
• Metallic biomaterials for urological implants
• Coatings and surface treatments
• Bio-metallic parts
🩺 Catheters & Urological Devices
• Urinary catheters
• Urological implants in contact with urine
• Device materials and components
🔬 Materials Research
• Behaviour of metals and alloys in urine
• Comparison of materials and surface finishes
• Long-term immersion studies
🏭 Quality Control
• Routine product testing
• Incoming-material checks
• Reproducible replacement for collected urine
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear solution, colourless to light yellow
- pH: 6.0 (customizable)
- Composition: Mineral salts simulating the composition of natural urine in purified water; no preservative or stabilizer
- Format: Sterile, ready-to-use liquid, not stabilized
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 6 months (unopened)
- Preservative-Free: This not-stabilized product contains no preservative
- Stabilized Version: See BZ188 – shelf life 1 year 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: Preservative-free – handle aseptically, close tightly after use, do not return unused material to the container and use promptly once opened
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH adjustment to the project requirement
- Modified contents to match your test protocol
- Stabilized version (BZ188)
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BZ101 and BZ188?
Both are artificial urine at pH 6.0 for corrosion testing of urological implants. BZ101 contains no preservative and has a 6-month shelf life unopened; BZ188 contains a non-toxic stabilizer against microbial and fungal growth and has a 1-year shelf life.
How long does the solution keep?
Unopened, the not-stabilized solution has a 6-month shelf life at 2–30 °C. For a 1-year shelf life order the stabilized version, BZ188.
Ordering Information
BZ101 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.
