Bacteriostatic Water 20ml Product Information
Bacteriostatic Water – 20ml Bacteriostatic Water – Multi-Use Sterile Water with Preservative Bacteriostatic water is sterile, distilled water formulated with 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. The preservative inhibits bacterial growth within the container, supporting repeated access from the same container for up to 28 days when handled and stored as directed. This helps reduce waste, maintain sterility, and streamline workflows in laboratory, research, and technical environments. Key Advantages Multi-access convenience: Open once, access multiple times while maintaining container sterility. Built-in preservation: Benzyl alcohol helps inhibit bacterial growth inside the container. Cost-efficient: Fewer single-use containers; lower waste and operational costs. Quality focused: Sterility-tested, sealed, and batch-labelled for traceability. Brief Background Bacteriostatic formulations were adopted widely in the mid-20th century to address contamination risks when a sterile container is accessed more than once. By incorporating a preservative, facilities could move away from single-access workflows while maintaining consistent quality controls. Common Professional Contexts Research and analytical laboratories Industrial testing and quality control Technical workflows requiring preserved sterile water Calibration, preparation, and controlled handling procedures Alternatives Option Pros Cons Sterile Distilled Water Preservative-free Typically single-access after opening Preserved Saline Isotonic; supports multi-access Not appropriate for all solution requirements Distilled Water (Non-sterile) Widely available Lacks sterility and preservation
