Bacteriostatic Water
Sterile-filtered bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) for laboratory dilution use only.
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Overview
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is a sterile, non-pyrogenic preparation of water containing 0.9% (w/v) benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. The benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth, allowing multi-use sampling from a single vial within the labeled in-use window. Pure North supplies the manufacturer product unchanged; the original USP labeling and lot number ship with each vial.
Research applications
- In-vitro dilution and reconstitution of lyophilized peptide reference standards
- The benzyl alcohol preservative is compatible with most peptide chemistry; verify compatibility for any specific reference standard
Storage & handling
Store at 2 to 25 C in the original packaging until use. Do not use if the seal is broken or the solution is not clear and colorless.
Selected references
- 1. USP General Chapter 1191. Stability considerations in dispensing practice. United States Pharmacopeia.
- 2. Wilson JT et al. Toxicity of preservatives in injectable formulations. J Pediatr. 1986;109(2):394-396.
Bacteriostatic Water questions
- What is Bacteriostatic Water?
- Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is a sterile, non-pyrogenic preparation of water containing 0.9% (w/v) benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. It is supplied as a lyophilized research reference standard.
- What purity is Bacteriostatic Water, and is there a COA?
- Every lot of Bacteriostatic Water is independently verified by Janoshik (reverse-phase HPLC for purity, mass spec for identity) to a ≥99% purity floor. The lot-specific Certificate of Analysis is tied to the number on the vial label and available on request.
- How is Bacteriostatic Water shipped in Canada?
- Bacteriostatic Water ships domestically across Canada, dispatched within 24-48 hours via Canada Post Xpresspost and arriving in about four days. No border to cross, no customs. Flat $25 CAD shipping, free over $200.
- How should Bacteriostatic Water be stored?
- Store at 2 to 25 C in the original packaging until use. Do not use if the seal is broken or the solution is not clear and colorless.
- Is Bacteriostatic Water legal to buy in Canada?
- Bacteriostatic Water is sold as a laboratory research reference standard, for laboratory research use only. It is legal to sell for that purpose and is not approved by Health Canada as a drug.
