Specification
| Composition | Water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol; no sterility claim unless the batch certificate reports a test |
| Benzyl alcohol | C₇H₈O, 108.14 g/mol, CAS 100-51-6 |
| Volume | 3 ml per vial |
| Pack | Box of 10 vials |
| Code | BAC3 |
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Label | For research use only |
| Documents | Batch certificate of analysis; safety data sheet on request |
| Storage | As printed on the label |
It is supplied to order. A pre-order is a request, not a purchase: we confirm the price and timing first, and nothing is paid before that. We deliver to your laboratory or business address in Egypt.
The certificate for your batch comes with the goods.
Bac water and bacteriostatic water: one product
"Bac water" is shorthand for bacteriostatic water. Both names mean the same product.
The benzyl alcohol is what makes the difference. At 0.9% it stops bacteria from multiplying in the water, which is the meaning of "bacteriostatic". It does not sterilise anything, and an opened vial does not keep indefinitely: follow the label.
Vial size
The vial we supply holds 3 ml. Searches in Egypt often name 10 ml or 30 ml vials; we do not offer those sizes at present. If your laboratory works with larger volumes, say so in your quote request.
How it differs from sterile water
Sterile water is water alone, with nothing added. Bacteriostatic water has benzyl alcohol added. Ours is a laboratory diluent labelled for research use: it is not a medicine and does not stand in for one. How bacteriostatic and sterile water differ
Who can buy it
Laboratories and businesses that pass our buyer checks, as for the rest of the research range: a company shows its commercial register and tax card. Individuals are not supplied. Who may buy
Frequent questions
Can I buy bacteriostatic water in Egypt?
A business can. We supply laboratories and verified companies to order and deliver to the business address in Egypt. We do not sell to individuals.
Is bacteriostatic water sold over the counter?
Not by us. Ours is a laboratory diluent for verified business buyers. For anything a doctor has prescribed, go to a licensed pharmacy.
Is bacteriostatic water the same as sterile water?
No. Sterile water has nothing added; bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol.
What is the price of bacteriostatic water?
We quote in USD for each order: give the number of boxes you need.
What storage does it need?
As the label states. Laboratory practice is covered in our peptide storage guide.