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TEWL-2 transepidermal water loss meter
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TRANSEPIDERMAL WATER LOSS

TEWL-2 transepidermal water loss meter

INFINITY TEWL-2

Measure transepidermal water loss using the unventilated chamber method, with a manufacturer-specified range of 0–300.0 g/m²/hr and measurement time of ≤15 s.

0–300.0g/m²/hr range
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OVERVIEW

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INFINITY TEWL-2 measures transepidermal water loss (TEWL) using an unventilated chamber method. The manufacturer lists excised or in-vivo human and animal skin, as well as cultured skin, among the test objects. This handheld instrument has a color OLED display. The table reproduces the manufacturer’s range, timing and other specifications; confirm test conditions for the intended method.

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Unventilated chamber method

Measure transepidermal water loss with conditions and procedures defined for the selected test method.

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Handheld measurement

At 138 × 46 × 36 mm and 150 g, the instrument supports handheld operation.

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Color result display

A 0.96-inch color OLED shows battery, status and result information.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications & configuration

ModelINFINITY TEWL-2
Measurement principleUnventilated chamber method
Test objectsExcised / in-vivo human and animal skin; cultured skin
Measurement range0–300.0 g/m²/hr
Accuracy (manufacturer specification)0.1 g/m²/hr
Repeatability (manufacturer specification)0.5 g/m²/hr
Measurement time≤15 s
Display0.96-inch color OLED
Test environment (manufacturer specification)5–40℃ / 5–85%
Communication interfaceType-C
PowerTwo 1.5 V R6 (AA) batteries; optional 100–220 V adapter
Dimensions138 × 46 × 36 mm
Weight150 g

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Frequently asked questions

What does TEWL-2 measure and which method does it use?

TEWL-2 measures transepidermal water loss using an unventilated chamber method. The manufacturer lists excised or in-vivo human and animal skin, and cultured skin. Operating conditions should match the selected method.

What range and measurement time are specified for TEWL-2?

The manufacturer table specifies 0–300.0 g/m²/hr and a measurement time of ≤15 s. The text also describes a result 7 seconds after equilibration. These timings have different conditions; account for both equilibration and measurement in the workflow.

How should the published accuracy and repeatability be read?

The manufacturer lists accuracy as 0.1 g/m²/hr and repeatability as 0.5 g/m²/hr, without a ± sign. These are different from range and should not be relabeled as resolution. Confirm test conditions and evaluation criteria for the application.

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