Simulated Uveal Fluid – Synthetic Uveal Fluid for Ophthalmic Research and Device Testing, pH 7.2 BZ446
Product Code: BZ446
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Simulated Uveal Fluid BZ446, also called artificial uveal fluid, is a ready-to-use synthetic solution designed to replicate the properties of natural uveal fluid, at pH 7.2. The uveal environment includes the iris, the ciliary body and the choroid. It contains water, electrolytes, proteins and other relevant biomolecules, which mimic the physical and chemical characteristics of the natural fluid. The pH of natural uveal fluid is about 7.0 to 7.4; the standard formulation is set at 7.2.
Research laboratories use it to study the interaction between the uveal environment and ocular processes, including the function of the iris, ciliary body and choroid, and in tests that measure biomarkers in the uveal environment. It is also used to evaluate and calibrate medical devices that interact with uveal fluid, such as diagnostic tools, intraocular lenses and other ophthalmic equipment, in the development of new ocular technologies and procedures, and in training, without the need for real uveal fluid.
It is supplied stabilized and has a 1-year shelf life unopened; a preservative-free version (6-month shelf life) and a dried Powder Version Kit are available on request. Because it contains protein, keep it at 2–8 °C if it is to be stored for a long time. The formulation, minerals, organic content and pH can be customized. This simulated fluid is for scientific research and in vitro use only; it is not for clinical diagnosis or treatment. For the aqueous humour see Artificial Aqueous Humour Fluid (BZ276); for the intraocular fluid see Artificial Intraocular Fluid BZ329; for the zonular fluid see Artificial Zonular Interstitial Fluid (BZ447).
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Replicates Natural uveal fluid – Water, electrolytes, proteins and other relevant biomolecules
✅ pH 7.2 – Natural range about 7.0 to 7.4; customizable
✅ Matched Properties – Physical and chemical properties close to the natural fluid
✅ Stabilized – Contains a preservative that stops microbial growth; 1-year shelf life unopened. Preservative-free version on request
✅ 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
👁️ Ocular Research
• Function of the iris, ciliary body and choroid
• Biomarker measurement in the uveal environment
🩺 Device Testing & Calibration
• Diagnostic tools and intraocular lenses
• Other ophthalmic equipment that interacts with uveal fluid
🎓 Research, Training & Education
• New ocular technologies and procedures
• Realistic scenarios without real uveal fluid
Typical Properties
- pH: 7.2 (natural range about 7.0 to 7.4; customizable)
- Composition: Water, electrolytes, proteins and other relevant biomolecules
- Physical and chemical properties: Matched to the natural fluid
- Format: 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: Available on request – shelf life 6 months unopened at 2–30 °C
- Protein-Containing Product: Best kept at 2–8 °C for prolonged storage and stability; storage at 2–30 °C is fine for short-term use
- 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 to the project requirement
- Formulation, minerals and organic content
- Preservative-free (not-stabilized) version
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BZ446 contain?
Water, electrolytes, proteins and other relevant biomolecules, at pH 7.2.
How should it be stored?
Store it at 2–30 °C; because it contains protein, 2–8 °C is best for prolonged storage. It is shipped at room temperature. Unopened, the stabilized solution has a 1-year shelf life; a preservative-free version with a 6-month shelf life and a dried Powder Version Kit with a 2-year shelf life are available on request.
Ordering Information
BZ446 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.
