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Bacteriostatic Water Australia: 3ml, 5ml and 10ml
Bacteriostatic water Australia stock at Glow Labs comes in 3ml, 5ml and 10ml vials for research use. A US product label calls it sterile water with a little benzyl alcohol added. The benzyl alcohol stops bacteria growing once the vial is open. Ask us for the certificate for our batch. Orders ship tracked from Traralgon, Gippsland VIC, and arrive in 2-3 days.
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$10 AUD per vial, plus $10 tracked shipping per order
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Research use only. Not for human consumption.
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- Tracked, 2-3 days
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Fast delivery, 2-3 days
Orders leave Traralgon in the afternoon during business hours, then travel tracked to your door.
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Certificates of analysis available on request.
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If a vial arrives damaged, broken or not what you ordered, message us within 7 days with a photo and we'll replace it free.
What it is
Research overview
What bacteriostatic water is
A US product label describes bacteriostatic water as a sterile, nonpyrogenic water preparation. It contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, or 9 mg per mL. The same label lists a 1.1% version too.
The label adds the benzyl alcohol as a preservative that holds back bacteria. It supplies the water in a multiple-entry vial that can be drawn from more than once. Plain sterile water has no preservative. A US sterile water label supplies it only in single-use containers.
Sources: Hospira, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label. PubChem, Benzyl alcohol (CID 244): compound record, US National Library of Medicine. Medefil, Sterile Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label.
Questions about Bacteriostatic Water?
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In the lab it serves as a diluent, a liquid used to dissolve or dilute a dry solid. The label gives a pH of 5.7, within a range of 4.5 to 7.0.
The label also carries a warning. It says benzyl alcohol has been linked to toxicity in newborn babies, and it marks the product not for use in neonates. Where a preservative-free liquid is needed, sterile water is used instead.
Sources: Hospira, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label.
Bacteriostatic water and sterile water compared
The label limits matter. Bacteriostatic water is designed for multiple entries, while preservative-free sterile water suits single use.
In the lab, the right liquid depends on what the solid is and what its manufacturer advises. The label itself says to follow the directions of the solid's maker on the choice of liquid.
Glow Labs sells it as a general laboratory supply only. Our guide to bacteriostatic water vs sterile water covers the two side by side.
Sources: Hospira, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label. Medefil, Sterile Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label.
Storage and checks
Its label gives a storage range of 20 to 25 °C, controlled room temperature, rather than the fridge.
The label says not to use it unless the liquid is clear and the seal is intact, and to use aseptic technique for each entry into the vial.
Sources: Hospira, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label.
Specification
Product specs
| Name | Bacteriostatic Water |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 3ml, 5ml and 10ml |
| Form | Liquid |
| Vial | Glass vial, 3ml, 5ml and 10ml |
| Cap | Brushed silver-grey |
| Storage | Keep sealed at controlled room temperature, 20 to 25 °C, and use only while clear with the seal intact. |
| Certificate | On request, how to ask |
| Status | In stock |
| Use | Laboratory research only |
Sources: Hospira, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label. PubChem, Benzyl alcohol (CID 244): compound record, US National Library of Medicine.
Regulatory status
In Australia
Glow Labs supplies bacteriostatic water as a laboratory supply for research use. It is not sold as a medicine.
The US labels quoted on this page describe a medicine sold in the United States. Our vials are a laboratory supply and are not that product.
Testing
COA on request
Certificates of analysis are available on request. Ask us on WhatsApp before or after you order.
How ordering works
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FAQ
Your questions
What is bacteriostatic water?
It is sterile water with a benzyl alcohol preservative, 9 mg in each mL on one US product label. The preservative holds back bacteria after the vial is opened.
Where can I buy bacteriostatic water in Australia?
Glow Labs sells 3ml, 5ml and 10ml vials for research use. You order in one WhatsApp message. The parcel ships tracked from Traralgon, Gippsland VIC, and arrives in 2-3 days.
Does bacteriostatic water need to be refrigerated?
The US product label stores it at 20 to 25 °C, room temperature.
What is the difference between bacteriostatic water and sterile water?
Bacteriostatic water contains a preservative and suits multiple entries. Sterile water has no preservative, and a US label for it lists single-use containers only.
Which sizes are available?
3ml, 5ml and 10ml vials. Choose the size on this page.
Does the US label carry any warnings?
Yes. It says benzyl alcohol has been linked to toxicity in newborns. It also says to follow the maker of the solid on the choice of liquid.
Sources: Hospira, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label. Medefil, Sterile Water for Injection, USP: DailyMed product label.
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