Bacteriostatic Water 10ml

Bacteriostatic Water 10ml in Australia and New Zealand: Neurogen Research’s peptide reconstitution water

Reconstituting a freeze-dried research peptide begins with the right liquid, and for most that liquid is bacteriostatic water (bac water). Neurogen Research supplies it in Australia and New Zealand as a sealed 10ml vial in our Peptide Research Essentials range, for in-vitro (test-tube) laboratory research only. It is not a medicine or for use in people or animals.

Bacteriostatic water 10ml: the key facts

• Product: bacteriostatic water (bac water), a sterile research solvent that dissolves freeze-dried peptides, kept stable by a benzyl alcohol preservative.
• Size and price: a 10ml vial at $20; a 3ml size suits smaller workloads.
• Testing: benzyl alcohol content verified by Janoshik, an independent lab, with a Certificate of Analysis per batch.
• Shipping: same-day dispatch from Sydney, free express over $200.

What is bacteriostatic water, and why does it contain benzyl alcohol?

Bacteriostatic water is purified, sterile water with a little benzyl alcohol added. Benzyl alcohol is a preservative (a substance that stops bacteria multiplying), exactly what the name points to: it holds bacteria in check.

Using bacteriostatic water to reconstitute research peptides

Most research peptides ship as a freeze-dried powder and must be returned to liquid before lab work can begin. That is where bacteriostatic water for peptides comes in: the researcher adds it, the powder dissolves, and a clear, steady solution is ready for the bench. Because the preservative keeps it clean between uses, one 10ml vial can serve many peptides, from recovery compounds like BPC-157 to metabolic ones like MOTS-C, all as in-vitro laboratory work.

Bacteriostatic water compared with plain sterile water

Both bacteriostatic water and sterile water start out sterile; the deciding factor is the benzyl alcohol. Sterile water carries no preservative, so once opened it should be used once and discarded. Bacteriostatic water holds bacteria back, letting a researcher reuse the same vial over several sittings, so for any peptide preparation that must last beyond one session, it is the practical choice.

When to reach for acetic acid water instead of bacteriostatic water

Bacteriostatic water suits most research peptides, but a few will not dissolve in it and need a mildly acidic liquid. For those, laboratories switch to acetic acid water, a 0.6% acetic acid solution (the acid in household vinegar). Default to bacteriostatic water and keep acetic acid water on hand for the stubborn peptides.

Why bacteriostatic water is sold for research use only

The bacteriostatic water on this page is a laboratory material, not a medicine, supplement or cosmetic, and it has no approval from the TGA (Australia’s medicines regulator) or the FDA for any use in the body. Neurogen Research supplies it to qualified researchers only; nothing here is medical advice. Ordering confirms you will handle it under proper laboratory conditions and within Australian and New Zealand law.

Bacteriostatic water testing: Neurogen’s benzyl alcohol check and CoA

What counts in a solvent is what is actually in the vial, so Neurogen Research sends its bacteriostatic water to Janoshik, an independent third-party laboratory. The benzyl alcohol content, the product’s one active ingredient, is measured and confirmed, and the resulting Certificate of Analysis (CoA, the lab’s signed result for that batch) is posted on our certificate page, so you can match the vial you buy to its own figures.

Buy bacteriostatic water in Australia and New Zealand from Neurogen Research

• Bacteriostatic water for sale in Australia: purchase it online from Neurogen Research, an Australian-owned supplier holding local stock. This page is the 10ml vial at $20; a smaller Bac Water 3ml is available when you need less.
• Order before 12pm AEST and it ships the same business day from Sydney by tracked Australia Post Express.
• Express shipping is free over $200 (a flat $14.95 below that), and every order includes its batch Certificate of Analysis.

Storage, handling and shelf life of bacteriostatic water

• Store unopened vials in a cool, dry spot below 25°C, out of direct light.
• Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab before each use.
• Once opened, the preservative keeps the vial usable for a while; most labs set it aside about 28 days later.
• Throw the vial out if the liquid ever looks cloudy or changes colour.

Bacteriostatic water: full specifications

Bacteriostatic water: common questions

What is bacteriostatic water?

It is sterile, purified water with a little benzyl alcohol added to stop bacteria from growing. Thanks to that preservative, one vial can be opened and used more than once. Neurogen Research sells it as a 10ml vial for laboratory research.

What does bacteriostatic water do in the lab?

It turns freeze-dried research peptides back into a liquid so they can be studied. It is the usual solvent for preparing peptides, and it is used only in research, never on people or animals.

How is it different from sterile water?

Both are sterile water to start with. Bacteriostatic water has benzyl alcohol added, so it resists bacteria and can be used several times; plain sterile water has none and is meant to be used once after opening.

How long does bacteriostatic water last after opening?

Sealed and stored well, it keeps until the date on the vial. After you first open it, the preservative protects it for a limited time, and most labs stop using the vial about 28 days later, or sooner if it turns cloudy or changes colour.

Does it need to be kept in the fridge?

A sealed vial does not. A cool, dry place below 25°C, away from light, is enough. Wipe the rubber top with alcohol before each use to keep it clean.

Where can I buy bacteriostatic water in Australia and New Zealand?

You can order it online from Neurogen Research. We ship across Australia and New Zealand, so there is no need to search locally or “near me.”

Can bacteriostatic water be used on people or animals?

No. It is supplied for laboratory research only. It is not a medicine and must not be used in humans or animals.

Disclaimer: Neurogen Research supplies bacteriostatic water for in-vitro laboratory research only. It is not a medicine, a supplement or a cosmetic, and it is not for use in humans or animals. By ordering, you confirm you are a qualified researcher and that you will store and use it in line with all applicable Australian and New Zealand laws.