Understanding bacteriostatic water
A preserved, multi-dose diluent for compatible medicines.
The 30 mL presentation contains sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. The preservative inhibits the growth of most common bacteria and supports repeated withdrawals from the labelled multi-dose container.
It is supplied as a diluent or solvent for compatible medicines that require preparation before injection. Product choice, preparation and administration must follow the relevant manufacturer information and qualified healthcare-professional direction.
Where a medicine's product information calls for an isotonic diluent instead, we also stock bacteriostatic saline — 0.9% sodium chloride with the same benzyl alcohol preservative, as a 30 mL multi-dose vial.
- 0.9% benzyl alcohol in the 30 mL presentation
- Labelled multi-dose container for repeated withdrawal
- Original manufacturer vial, closure and labelling






