Laboratory diluent
Bacteriostatic Water
10 mL
A sterile-water reference material containing bacteriostatic preservative, catalogued for controlled laboratory preparation and dilution workflows.
Research-use information only. Not presented for human or veterinary administration.
ABOUT THE COMPOUND
Description & research context
Bacteriostatic water is a sterile water preparation containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative. A commonly referenced USP formulation contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth and permits repeated withdrawals from a multi-dose container under appropriate aseptic technique.
Within this catalogue it is presented as a laboratory preparation material. Compatibility, vehicle choice and final concentrations must be determined by the specific experimental protocol and the characteristics of the material being dissolved or diluted.
APPLICATIONS IN RESEARCH
Common experimental themes
- Laboratory dilution and dissolution workflows
- Preparation of compatible research materials
- Aseptic multi-entry laboratory procedures
- Reference vehicle studies
LABORATORY HANDLING
Handling & stability
- Use aseptic technique for each entry into the container.
- Do not use if the solution is cloudy, discoloured or the seal is compromised.
- Confirm compatibility with the research material before use.
- Follow the storage conditions supplied with the actual batch or manufacturer documentation.
- Discard material in accordance with laboratory procedures and applicable waste controls.
RESEARCH NOTES
Interpretation & precautions
- Benzyl alcohol is the bacteriostatic preservative in the common 0.9% reference formulation.
- The vehicle is not interchangeable with every experimental solvent system.
- Final preparation requirements depend on the material and assay.
- For laboratory information purposes only.
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