
Bacteriostatic Water
£5.00Sterile diluent for reconstitution
For laboratory research use only — not for human consumption.
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Sterile water for laboratory use containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (C7H8O) as a preservative, supplied in a sealed multi-dose vial for use as a diluent with lyophilized research compounds. For laboratory research use only — not for human use.
Benzyl alcohol is bacteriostatic: at 0.9% it suppresses bacterial growth, allowing repeated sterile withdrawals from the same sealed vial within laboratory protocols.
Handling & storage
- General storage: Store away from direct sunlight, keep in cool dry conditions.
- Long-term storage (lyophilised powder): -20 °C
- Temperature cycling: Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles; aliquot before freezing.
Allow the sealed vial to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.
