Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile diluent containing Water for Injection and benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Unlike ordinary sterile water, the benzyl alcohol helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms after the container has been entered, when used according to the product's labeling.
In research and pharmaceutical environments, bacteriostatic water may be used as a diluent for compatible lyophilized (freeze-dried) compounds. It is particularly relevant to laboratories and controlled research settings where a suitable sterile diluent is required.
It is not a peptide, medication, or active research compound itself. Its primary function is to provide a sterile aqueous medium for appropriate formulations.
Potential Benefits & Applications
Sterile Diluent
Provides a sterile water-based medium for compatible pharmaceutical or laboratory formulations.
Preservative-Containing Formulation
The inclusion of benzyl alcohol helps inhibit bacterial growth in multi-dose containers when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Reconstitution Research
Can be used as a diluent for compatible lyophilized research compounds where the compound's specifications permit its use.
Laboratory Applications
Suitable for certain controlled laboratory and pharmaceutical research workflows requiring a sterile aqueous diluent.
Convenient Multi-Dose Format
Unlike preservative-free sterile water intended for single use, appropriately formulated bacteriostatic water may support repeated website withdrawals from a multi-dose container under suitable conditions.
Key Features
Sterile water-based diluent
Contains benzyl alcohol preservative
Designed for compatible applications
Used in laboratory and pharmaceutical settings
Suitable for certain lyophilized formulations
Not a peptide or active pharmaceutical ingredient