DIN 53160:2023-07 Compliant Perspiration Simulant – pH 6.5 BZ444
Product Code: BZ444
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone DIN 53160:2023-07 Compliant Perspiration Simulant BZ444 is a ready-to-use, sterile artificial perspiration at pH 6.5 produced in accordance with the current DIN 53160:2023-07, Determination of the colourfastness of articles for common use. The standard replaced DIN 53160-2:2010-10 in July 2023, and its perspiration test solution corresponds to the test solution of DIN EN 1811:2023-04: sodium chloride, lactic acid and urea in purified water, adjusted to pH 6.5.
BZ444 is used to test whether colour transfers from articles that are handled or worn – toys, textiles, plastics, coatings and other consumer goods – when they are in contact with perspiration, and for abrasion tests in accordance with DIN EN 60068-2-70 in the automotive and plastics sectors. Unopened, it has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C; any pH from 4 to 7 is available on request.
Prepared with ISO 3696 compliant high-purity water under Biochemazone’s ISO 9001 / GMP quality system, BZ444 is used by manufacturers of toys and consumer goods, textile and plastics producers, and test laboratories. For the 2010 edition see DIN 53160-2:2010-10 Artificial Perspiration BZ131; for nickel release see BS EN 1811:2011 Artificial Perspiration BZ120; for the abrasion test fluid see DIN EN / IEC 60068-2-70 Sweat BZ470.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ DIN 53160:2023-07 – Perspiration simulant for the current edition of the colourfastness standard
✅ pH 6.5 – pH 4 to 7 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
✅ 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
🧸 Articles for Common Use
• Colourfastness of toys and children’s articles to perspiration
• Printed, dyed and coated consumer goods
• Wearable items and accessories
🧵 Textiles & Plastics
• Colour transfer from fabrics and dyes
• Pigmented plastics and coatings
• Supplier and incoming-goods testing
🚗 Automotive & Electronics
• Abrasion tests in accordance with DIN EN 60068-2-70
• Markings and letterings on controls
• Interior trim in hand contact
🔬 Test Laboratories
• Routine DIN 53160 compliance testing
• Comparison with the 2010 edition
• Method development and training
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colourless solution
- pH: 6.5 (4 to 7 on request)
- Composition: Sodium chloride, lactic acid and urea in purified water
- Standard: DIN 53160:2023-07 (test solution corresponds to DIN EN 1811:2023-04)
- Water Grade: ISO 3696 purified water
- 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 and do not return unused material to the container
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH adjustment from 4 to 7
- DIN 53160-2:2010-10 and BS EN 1811 perspiration formulations
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BZ444 replace the DIN 53160-2:2010-10 solution?
DIN 53160:2023-07 replaced DIN 53160-2:2010-10 in July 2023. Order BZ444 when your specification cites the current edition, and BZ131 when it still cites the 2010 edition.
Ordering Information
BZ444 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.
