HOSPIRA Bacteriostatic Water .9% Benzyl Alcohol

Bacteriostatic Water Overview

Is a sterile water created by Pfizer, with 0.9% benzyl alcohol that is widely used in various clinical laboratory research, compounding, and analytical applications such as diluting research materials or preparing samples for scientific and research applications. If you’re preparing lab solutions or performing related research, understanding its characteristics is key. Precision and rigorous standards drive sound science.

Key features

• Sterile solution with preservative: 0.9% benzyl alcohol helps inhibit microbial growth after first puncture when handled aseptically.
• Laboratory convenience: Suitable for multi-access use in research settings per your lab’s SOPs (many labs limit opened vials to ≤30 days; follow your facility’s beyond-use dating).
• Compatibility note: Verify compatibility of benzyl alcohol with your research material before use.

Composition

• Water, sterile
• Benzyl alcohol 0.9% (w/v)

Handling & storage

• Use aseptic technique.
• Store as labeled; protect from contamination.
• Discard if solution becomes cloudy, discolored, or if particulate matter is observed.
• Do not use if seal is broken before receipt.

Safety & warnings

• Contains benzyl alcohol; do not use in or on neonates/infants or in subjects with benzyl alcohol sensitivity.
• For laboratory research by qualified personnel only.
• No instructions for dosing, reconstitution, or administration are provided.

Bacteriostatic Water is sold as a general laboratory diluent for RUO materials. It is not specific to any peptide sold on this site, and we do not provide instructions for peptide preparation, dosing, or administration.

FDA statement: These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Purchaser responsibility: Buyer affirms they are qualified to handle RUO materials and will use them in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.