DIN 53160-1:2010-10 Artificial Saliva – pH 6.8, for Colorfastness of Articles Taken into the Mouth BZ107
Product Code: BZ107
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone DIN 53160 Artificial Saliva BZ107 is a ready-to-use, sterile artificial saliva at pH 6.8 prepared according to DIN 53160-1:2010-10. The standard specifies a method for testing the colourfastness of articles for common use that are intended to be taken into the mouth: the article is kept in contact with a filter paper wetted with artificial saliva, and any colour that transfers to the paper is assessed.
BZ107 is used to test toys and children’s articles, teething and feeding products, pencils and stationery, packaging, textiles and other coloured consumer goods that a child or adult may put in the mouth. It gives laboratories the test liquid in a ready, reproducible form.
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 product testing and research, not for in vivo medical use. For the current edition of the standard see DIN 53160:2023-07 Compliant Saliva Simulant; for the perspiration part see DIN 53160-2:2010-10 Artificial Perspiration BZ131.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ DIN 53160-1:2010-10 – Artificial saliva for the colourfastness test of articles for common use
✅ pH 6.8 – 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
🧸 Toys & Children’s Articles
• Colourfastness of toys to saliva
• Teething and feeding products
• Painted and printed surfaces
✏️ Articles for Common Use
• Pencils, stationery and packaging
• Coloured textiles and plastics
• Articles intended to be taken into the mouth
🔬 Test Laboratories
• Routine DIN 53160-1 testing
• Supplier and incoming-goods testing
• Comparison with the 2023 edition
🏭 Manufacturers
• Colourant and coating selection
• Product release testing
• Compliance documentation
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 6.8 (customizable)
- Composition: Artificial saliva according to DIN 53160-1:2010-10 in purified water
- Standard: DIN 53160-1:2010-10 (colourfastness of articles for common use – test with artificial saliva)
- 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
- DIN 53160:2023-07 saliva and perspiration simulants
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIN 53160-1:2010-10 still current?
It has been replaced by DIN 53160:2023-07, which combines the saliva and perspiration parts in one standard. Order BZ107 when your specification cites the 2010 edition, and the DIN 53160:2023-07 Saliva Simulant when it cites the current one.
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
BZ107 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.