Bacteriostatic Water 10mL Vial

Product Details:

Bacteriostatic Water 10mL is a laboratory-grade sterile water solution containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (9mg/mL) as a preservative to help inhibit bacterial growth after the vial has been opened. The addition of benzyl alcohol allows for multiple withdrawals from the same vial when handled using appropriate laboratory procedures.

Each vial is manufactured under controlled conditions and sealed in a sterile glass vial with a tamper-evident crimp cap to help maintain product integrity. The convenient 10mL size is ideal for research laboratories, analytical testing, industrial applications and educational environments where a sterile preservative-containing solution is required.

Features & Benefits

• Laboratory-grade sterile water solution
• Contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol (9mg/mL) as a bacteriostatic preservative
• Convenient 10mL sterile glass vial
• Tamper-evident crimp seal for product integrity
• Designed to allow multiple withdrawals when handled using appropriate laboratory techniques
• Manufactured under controlled sterile conditions
• Suitable for laboratory, analytical and industrial applications
• Compact size reduces waste for smaller research projects

What Does "Bacteriostatic" Mean?

"Bacteriostatic" refers to a substance that helps inhibit the growth of bacteria. In this solution, 0.9% benzyl alcohol acts as the preservative, helping maintain the sterility of the contents during repeated laboratory withdrawals when proper handling procedures are followed.

Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water

Bacteriostatic Water

• Contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol
• Designed for repeated laboratory withdrawals when handled correctly
• Helps inhibit bacterial growth after opening

Sterile Water

• Contains no preservative
• Generally intended for single-use laboratory applications
• Does not inhibit bacterial growth once opened

Suitable Laboratory Applications

This product is intended for laboratory and industrial use, including:

• Preparation and dilution of non-therapeutic laboratory compounds
• Research and analytical procedures
• Laboratory testing requiring a sterile preservative-containing solution
• Scientific and educational applications
• Industrial laboratory environments

Product Specifications

• Volume: 10mL
• Solution: Sterile purified water
• Preservative: 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol (9mg/mL)
• Container: Sterile glass vial
• Closure: Tamper-evident crimp cap
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Important Information

• For laboratory, research and industrial use only
• Not for human or veterinary use
• Not for injection or parenteral administration
• Not for therapeutic, diagnostic or clinical use
• Not supplied as a medicine, medical device or therapeutic good
• Always handle using appropriate laboratory procedures to maintain sterility.
• Once opened, the vial should only be used in accordance with appropriate laboratory handling practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bacteriostatic Water?

Bacteriostatic Water is sterile purified water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which helps inhibit bacterial growth during repeated laboratory withdrawals.

What is benzyl alcohol used for?

Benzyl alcohol acts as a bacteriostatic preservative to help reduce bacterial growth within the vial when proper laboratory handling procedures are followed.

Can this vial be used multiple times?

The preservative allows for multiple withdrawals when handled using appropriate sterile laboratory techniques. Always follow your laboratory's handling and storage procedures.

Is this product sterile?

Yes. Each vial is manufactured under controlled sterile conditions and sealed with a tamper-evident crimp cap.

Is this product suitable for medical use?

No. This product is supplied strictly for laboratory, analytical and industrial applications. It is not intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, clinical, human or veterinary use.