Artificial Eccrine Perspiration
The Artificial Eccrine Perspiration is the closest mimic to true human eccrine sweat. It consists of nineteen amino acids, the seven most abundant minerals, and the four most abundant metabolites. All concentrations closely match experimentally determined values for adult human eccrine sweat. It is the only formula that can satisfy all test challenges and is thus the most complete formulation available.
Used for testing bankcards, textiles, jewelry, leather, coating, fingerprint identification chemistry and many others.
Artificial Apocrine Perspiration
Apocrine sweat is secreted by apocrine glands located in the areas of the body with an abundance of hair follicles such as the scalp, armpits and groins. Apocrine sweat is initially sterile and odorless but when acted upon by bacteria it forms odorous compounds. Artificial Apocrine Perspiration was developed to mimic the composition of human apocrine sweat and contains several volatile fatty acids that are responsible for the unpleasant odor associated with it.
Used for testing that requires the presence of malodor. It also could be used to culture bacteria that are commonly present on human skin.
Shelf-life | one year while kept frozen |
Condition | ready-to-use solution, not stabilized |
Quantity | 200 mL |
Part number | 1700-0556 |
Industry Specific Artificial Perspiration
In addition to the artificial eccrine and apocrine perspiration the following industry-specific artificial perspiration formulations are available:
Artificial Perspiration for Testing the Release of Nickel
Used to test the release of Nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body, and for articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin (excl. spectacle frames and sunglasses).
According to | BS EN 1811:2011 |
pH value | 6.5 or Custom pH |
Shelf-life | two years at room temperature (stabilized), one year while kept frozen (non-stabilized) |
Condition | ready-to-use solution |
Quantity | 200 mL, 19.8 L |
Artificial Perspiration for Testing the Corrosion Resistance for Gold Alloy
Used to determine corrosion (tarnishing, oxidation and surface penetration) resistance for gold alloy coverings on watch cases and accessories
According to | ISO 3160 |
pH value | 4.7 or Custom pH |
Shelf-life | two years at room temperature (stabilized), one year while kept frozen (non-stabilized) |
Condition | ready-to-use solution |
Quantity | 200 mL, 950 mL |
Artificial Perspiration for Testing Colorfastness of Articles for Common Use
Used to determine the colorfastness of articles for common use to perspiration. This test establishes whether coloring materials can migrate from the articles of daily use to the skin.
Artificial Perspiration for Testing the Colorfastness of Fabric to Perspiration or to a Combination of Light and Perspiration
Used to determine the colorfastness of textiles to the effects of acid perspiration, to determine colorfastness to a combination of light and perspiration, or for testing of dyestuffs as applied to textiles.
According to | AATCC Test Method 15 and Test Method 125 |
pH value | 4.3 or Custom pH |
Shelf-life | two years at room temperature (stabilized), one year while kept frozen (non-stabilized) |
Condition | ready-to-use solution |
Quantity | 200 mL, 4 x 950 mL |
Artificial Perspiration for Abrasion Resistance of Markings and Letterings Caused by Rubbing of Fingers and Hands
Used to determine the resistance of markings and letterings on flat or curved surfaces against abrasion (manually operating actuators, keyboards) or to determine resistance against fluid contamination as it may occur under normal use.
According to | DIN EN 60068-2-70 & IEC 60068-2-70 |
Shelf-life | two years at room temperature (non-stabilized), one year while kept frozen (stabilized) |
Condition | ready-to-use solution |
Quantity | 200 mL |
The artificial perspiration is available in a stabilized (P/N 1700-0543) and non-stabilized version (P/N 1700-0542).
Artificial Perspiration for Testing Builders Hardware and Finishes
Used to test finishes on various base materials
According to | ANSI-BHMA A156.189 |
pH value | Custom pH (2.0 - 9.0) |
Shelf-life | one year while kept frozen |
Condition | ready-to-use solution, not stabilized |
Quantity | 200 mL |
Part Number | 1700-0512 |
Artificial Perspiration for Testing the Colorfastness to Perspiration for Leather
Used to determine the color fastness to perspiration of all kinds of leather at all stages of processing.
Artificial Perspiration for Testing Spectacle Frames or Other Products of Ophthalmic Optics
Used to determine the resistance to perspiration of unglazed spectacle frames designed for use with all prescription lenses and to rimless mounts, semi-rimless mounts and folding spectacle frames. Also applicable to frames made from natural organic materials.
According to | ISO 12870 |
pH value | Custom pH |
Shelf-life | two years at room temperature (stabilized), one year while kept frozen (non-stabilized) |
Condition | ready-to-use solution |
Quantity | 200 mL |
Artificial Perspiration for Testing the Colorfastness of Textiles to Either a Combination of Light and Perspiration or just Perspiration
Used for all kinds of textiles and textiles in all forms
The textiles are wetted with either the acidic or the alkaline solution.
According to | ISO 105-B07 and ISO 105-E04 |
pH value | 5.5 (acidic solution), 8.0 (alkaline solution) or Custom pH |
Shelf-life | two years at room temperature (stabilized), one year while kept frozen (non-stabilized) |
Condition | ready-to-use solution |
Quantity | 200 mL |