Bacteriostatic Water
Sterile 0.9% benzyl alcohol water for reconstitution — 30 mL multi-dose vial.
Bacteriostatic Water
Background
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative, used as a diluent to reconstitute or dilute lyophilized preparations in laboratory settings. The benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth, permitting multiple withdrawals from a single container under appropriate handling.
Its composition and use are defined by pharmacopeial monographs rather than by primary research literature.
Selected literature
- United States Pharmacopeia. Bacteriostatic Water for Injection monograph. USP-NF.
- Meyer BK, Ni A, Hu B, Shi L. Antimicrobial preservative use in parenteral products. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2007;96(12):3155-3167.
- World Health Organization. The International Pharmacopoeia - water for injections.
References are provided for scientific context only. Citation does not imply endorsement of any use, nor a claim of safety or efficacy. Findings frequently derive from in-vitro or animal models.
Trademarks & attribution
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection (0.9% benzyl alcohol) conforms to pharmacopeial standards and is marketed by manufacturers including Pfizer/Hospira under their respective labels. Supplied as a laboratory reconstitution diluent. Catalyst Research Labs is not affiliated with those manufacturers.