Research Water

Bacteriostatic Water is a water-based research material containing a bacteriostatic preservative. The product is intended for appropriate laboratory and scientific research applications where a preserved aqueous material is required.

The product should be used only according to its documented specifications, intended application, and applicable laboratory procedures.

Product Classification

Primary Category: Research Supplies
Secondary Category: Laboratory Water
Product Type: Bacteriostatic Water
Scientific Category: Preserved Aqueous Research Material

Catalog Tags

Bacteriostatic Water · Benzyl Alcohol · Laboratory Research · Research Supplies · Research Material

Composition

Bacteriostatic Water is characterized by purified water containing a bacteriostatic preservative.

For a product specifically labeled Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, FDA/DailyMed labeling identifies benzyl alcohol as the bacteriostatic preservative. The exact concentration should be stated only when confirmed by your manufacturer’s specifications or Certificate of Analysis.

Research Applications

Bacteriostatic Water may be used in appropriate laboratory environments for applications such as:

Laboratory research
Analytical procedures
Experimental preparation
Research-related solution preparation
Scientific testing
Laboratory procedures requiring a preserved aqueous medium

The appropriate water grade should always be determined by the requirements of the specific laboratory procedure.

Product Specifications

Product Name: Bacteriostatic Water
Product Type: Research Supply
Primary Category: Research Supplies
Secondary Category: Laboratory Water
Scientific Classification: Preserved Aqueous Research Material
Preservative: Benzyl Alcohol*
Intended Application: Laboratory and scientific research

*Confirm the preservative concentration and complete composition against the product’s current manufacturer documentation/COA before publishing.

Important Product Information

Do not automatically add “USP,” “for Injection,” “sterile,” or “nonpyrogenic” to your product title or description unless your actual product is manufactured, tested, and labeled to support those designations.

FDA/DailyMed distinguishes Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP from ordinary purified or laboratory water. The pharmaceutical product is described as sterile and nonpyrogenic water containing benzyl alcohol and is intended as a diluent for suitable injectable drugs.

Research Use Notice

This product is supplied solely for qualified laboratory and scientific research purposes.

It is not intended to be represented as a treatment, medication, dietary supplement, or consumer health product.

Do not use this product description to provide human dosing, injection instructions, reconstitution instructions, or treatment protocols.

For laboratory research purposes only.