Bacteriostatic water 10ml

Bacteriostatic water 10ml

Bacteriostatic water 10ml is sterile water that contains a small amount of benzyl alcohol (typically 0.9%) to inhibit bacterial growth, allowing the vial to be used multiple times over a short period.

What it is

• It is purified, sterile, non‑pyrogenic water supplied in a 10 ml multi‑dose vial.
• It usually contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative, which makes the solution “bacteriostatic” (it slows bacterial growth but does not sterilize contamination).

Common uses

• Primarily used in laboratories to reconstitute lyophilized (freeze‑dried) peptides, hormones, and other research compounds, and to allow multiple withdrawals from a single vial under sterile technique.
• Most products clearly state “for laboratory/research use only, not for human or veterinary use,” meaning they are not sold as medical injection products for patients. BAC Water

Handling and shelf life

• Typical guidance: store at controlled room temperature (around 20–25 °C), away from direct light.
• After first puncture, the benzyl alcohol allows multi‑dose use for up to about 28 days if aseptic technique is followed; any remaining solution should then be discarded. Water for injection with benzyl alcohol

Safety notes

• These vials are usually labeled not for human or animal injection, and use should follow local regulations and lab safety protocols.
• Benzyl alcohol can be toxic to certain populations (for example, neonates), which is why medical‑grade bacteriostatic water for injection carries specific warnings and is regulated.