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Bacteriostatic Water for Injection (BWFI) is sterile, nonpyrogenic water containing a small amount of benzyl alcohol as a preservative. The preservative helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms, allowing the container to be accessed multiple times when used according to its labeled specifications. Unlike purified or sterile water alone, bacteriostatic water is specifically formulated as a preserved sterile diluent. Its composition and intended use should be verified against the applicable manufacturer's label and quality documentation.

Best Use — Research

For a research-use-only catalog, bacteriostatic water can be described as appropriate for:

• Laboratory dilution and preparation of research solutions
• Reconstitution research involving compatible lyophilized compounds
• Preparation of experimental concentrations
• Controlled laboratory procedures requiring a sterile, preserved aqueous diluent
• Research involving solution stability and formulation

Important: Bacteriostatic water is not interchangeable with every sterile diluent. Compatibility, concentration, storage, and intended application should be determined from the specific product's manufacturer documentation.

Purity: ≥99%

Verified: Third-party tested