What is Bacteriostatic Water?
Hospira® Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, non-pyrogenic water preparation containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. The preservative inhibits bacterial growth during repeated vial access, making the solution suitable for multi-dose reconstitution and dilution applications in research environments.
Research Use
Bacteriostatic water is commonly used as a diluent for reconstituting lyophilized compounds prior to experimental preparation. The inclusion of benzyl alcohol allows multiple withdrawals from the same vial when handled using proper sterile technique.
Handling Characteristics
The solution is sterile-filtered and isotonic, providing a stable aqueous medium compatible with a wide range of research peptides and compounds. Selection of diluent should always consider compound-specific stability and experimental requirements.
Manufacturer
Manufactured by Hospira®, a Pfizer company, a recognized producer of sterile pharmaceutical preparations.
