Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative, supplied in a sealed 10ml multi-dose vial. It is used in laboratory settings to reconstitute lyophilised peptide powders. Stock is held and dispatched from Australia with tracking, typically within 3 to 7 business days of order, depending on your state.
Specifications - Product: bacteriostatic water for laboratory use. Composition: sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol. Volume: 10ml per vial. Format: sealed multi-dose vial with rubber septum. Storage: room temperature, protected from light. Intended use: laboratory research only.
Why bacteriostatic water - Lyophilised peptides are supplied as dry powder and require a diluent before use in laboratory work. Plain sterile water contains no preservative, which means a vial is effectively single-use once opened. The 0.9% benzyl alcohol content in bacteriostatic water inhibits bacterial growth, allowing a vial to be accessed multiple times across a research programme without the diluent itself becoming a contamination source. This is why it is the standard diluent for reconstituting research peptides.
Handling and storage - Store at room temperature away from direct light. Wipe the septum with an alcohol swab before each access. Do not use if the solution appears cloudy, discoloured, or if the seal is compromised. Once a peptide has been reconstituted, the resulting solution should be refrigerated at 2-8 degrees C and has a materially shorter stable life than the lyophilised powder.
Compliance notice - This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption, veterinary use, or therapeutic application. Not listed with the TGA. Genesis Peptides does not provide medical, therapeutic, or clinical guidance.