Bacteriostatic Water
Also known as BAC water · bacteriostatic water for injection · 0.9% benzyl alcohol water
Available sizes & price
Catalog only10ml x 10 vials
bac.water (WA10) · Not in current stock
$5 / vial
3ml x 10 vials
bac.water (WA3) · Not in current stock
$4 / vial
Prices per vial · Research use only · Not medical advice.
Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative — standard diluent for multi-dose reconstitution of lyophilized research peptides.
How to picture it
Sterile water plus a little benzyl alcohol so bacteria don't grow in a multi-use vial after you puncture it. Picture clean water with a preservative — the practical difference between a multi-use research vial that stays usable and one that gets compromised. Not an active peptide; the standard mixing water for reconstitution.
Research focus & benefits
- Standard multi-use reconstitution diluent
- Preservative protection after first puncture
- Research peptide handling essential
Benefits describe research interest and pathway rationale — not guaranteed outcomes or medical advice. Research use only.
Overview
Bacteriostatic water is a supply item, not a peptide. The benzyl alcohol allows repeated withdrawals from a vial for a limited period (commonly discussed as up to 28 days under proper technique). It is essential lab/clinic support material for peptide reconstitution.
Mechanism
No pharmacologic peptide mechanism — provides sterile aqueous vehicle with preservative to limit bacterial growth after first puncture.
Research uses
- USP bacteriostatic water for injection standards
- Reconstitution practice for multi-dose vials
Research dosing notes
Use sterile technique. Do not use in neonates (benzyl alcohol toxicity). Discard per dating after opening. Match volume to desired concentration math.
Half-life / kinetics
N/A (vehicle)
Common research routes
Reported considerations
- Benzyl alcohol toxicity if misused in infants
- Contamination if technique poor
- Injection of large preservative volumes irritation
Contraindications / cautions
- Neonates and benzyl-alcohol-restricted contexts
- Intrathecal use restrictions
Common research stacks
- Acetic acid water (for hard-to-dissolve peptides)
- Alcohol prep pads
- Insulin syringes
Legal / access note
Standard medical supply when USP-grade. Research-pack BAC water quality varies — prefer documented sterile supply.