Description+
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. It is supplied in a 3ml vial for laboratory use, commonly used for the reconstitution of lyophilized research compounds.
Research context+
In laboratory settings, bacteriostatic water is used as a diluent for reconstituting lyophilized powders. The benzyl alcohol content inhibits bacterial growth, allowing a reconstituted solution to remain stable across multiple withdrawals within a research workflow.
Specifications+
Contents: Sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol
Volume: 3ml per vial
Form: Clear sterile liquid
Appearance: Colorless solution
Handling & storage+
Store at room temperature, sealed and protected from light. Once opened, keep refrigerated. Supplied strictly for laboratory and research use only — not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic application.
