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Bacteriostatic Water

Bacteriostatic (BAC) Water

Laboratory-grade water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol.
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Bacteriostatic water — laboratory-grade water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as a bacteriostatic preservative. The benzyl alcohol inhibits the growth of most common bacteria, so a single sealed vial can be accessed repeatedly. Supplied in a 30 mL multi-dose vial for laboratory and research use only.

  • Bacteriostatic water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative
  • Laboratory grade, sealed multi-dose vial
  • Supports repeated withdrawal from a single vial
  • For laboratory and research use only
  • Dispatched from Melbourne, Australia
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Overview

Bacteriostatic water is laboratory-grade water that contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol. The benzyl alcohol is a bacteriostatic agent — it inhibits the growth of most common bacteria, which is what allows a sealed multi-dose vial to be entered more than once without compromising the contents.

This is the key practical difference from plain sterile water: a preservative-free vial is intended for a single withdrawal and discard, whereas a bacteriostatic vial supports repeated access from the same container.

Supplied in a 30 mL multi-dose vial sealed with a rubber stopper and flip-off cap, dispatched from our Melbourne facility. For laboratory and research use only — not a therapeutic good and not for human or veterinary use.

Specifications

ProductBacteriostatic (BAC) Water
Available sizes30 mL, Tray of 25, Tray of 50
GradeLaboratory grade
DirectionsWipe the stopper with an alcohol swab before each withdrawal. Store sealed between withdrawals. For laboratory and research use only — not for human or veterinary use, and not for injection.
StorageStore at room temperature away from light.
UseLaboratory & research use only
Dispatched fromMelbourne, Australia

FAQ

How is this different from sterile water?

Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth and lets a sealed vial be accessed more than once. Preservative-free sterile water has no such agent and is intended for a single withdrawal.

How long can I use the vial after opening?

Because it contains a bacteriostatic preservative, a sealed multi-dose vial can be accessed repeatedly when the stopper is swabbed before each withdrawal and the contents are handled aseptically.

What is this supplied for?

All products are supplied for laboratory and research use only — they are not therapeutic goods and are not for human or veterinary use.