Chemical resistance of body worn cameras to common cleaning agents

March, 2024

Introduction

Body worn cameras can be used in environments where hygiene requirements are rigorous. Cleaning of the camera exterior could be required daily or even several times a day.

This white paper discusses the recommended cleaning and disinfectant procedure for AXIS W100 Body Worn Camera and AXIS W101 Body Worn Camera. We also present the testing that Axis has done to verify that the cameras withstand this procedure.

Cleaning simulation tests

Cleaning simulation tests were performed to simulate repeated cleaning over more than three years of usage.

The chemicals that were used are:

  • Isopropanol (70%)

  • Hydrogen peroxide (3%)

  • Sodium hypochlorite (< 5%)

The tested cameras were AXIS W100 Body Worn Camera and AXIS W101 Body Worn Camera (black and white versions).

Each camera was mounted in a piece of automated test equipment that repeatedly swiped the camera with a soft cloth that was saturated with the selected chemical. The swipes were done using pressure typical for cleaning, and the cloth was resaturated regularly. The cameras were tested for a minimum of 1110 cycles, which corresponds to daily cleaning for three years.

The cameras were swiped with a cloth mounted on an automatic movable arm. The cloth was regularly resaturated with the chemical.

After completed testing, the cameras were evaluated for scratches, cracks, discoloration, wear of logotype, and other defects.

Test results

The test results showed that AXIS W100 Body Worn Camera and both the black and white versions of AXIS W101 Body Worn Camera can withstand daily cleaning for at least three years with the tested chemicals.

The plastic materials of the camera casing withstand regular and frequent chemical wiping with a soft cloth. There is no chemical reaction between the plastics and the recommended cleansers. Even with daily chemical wipedown, the physical integrity of the camera is maintained.