[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"customer-session":3,"product:bacteriostatic-water":5},{"loggedIn":4},false,{"product":6,"related":95},{"id":7,"slug":8,"name":9,"type":10,"sku":11,"description":12,"shortDescription":13,"images":14,"categories":20,"tags":25,"brands":26,"attributes":27,"variants":39,"price":56,"regularPrice":57,"priceRange":58,"onSale":4,"inStock":32,"isPurchasable":32,"hasOptions":32,"lowStockRemaining":31,"soldIndividually":4,"averageRating":36,"reviewCount":36,"path":61,"faqs":62,"coas":93,"compliance":94,"coaLink":11},3358,"bacteriostatic-water","Bacteriostatic Water","variable","","\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">About bacteriostatic water for peptides (research diluent)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteriostatic water for peptides is sterile USP-grade water preserved with 0.9% benzyl alcohol. It is the standard diluent that researchers use to reconstitute lyophilized peptides before in vitro and preclinical investigation. The benzyl alcohol preservative inhibits microbial growth in the vial after each needle penetration, which is what makes the same vial usable across multiple research reconstitutions over time.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Velora Research supplies bacteriostatic water in 3ml and 10ml sterile sealed vials, sized to match the volumes typical research-peptide protocols call for. Every vial ships with a multi-dose stopper that supports repeated withdrawals within the labeled stability window. The product is supplied solely for laboratory research-peptide reconstitution and is not for human or veterinary use.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is bacteriostatic water?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteriostatic water is sterile water (the same USP-grade Sterile Water for Injection used in pharmaceutical reconstitution) with the addition of benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative at a concentration of 0.9% (9 mg per mL). The benzyl alcohol inhibits bacterial growth without sterilizing the solution outright, which lets researchers withdraw from the same vial multiple times across the labeled stability period rather than discarding the unused portion after a single use.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteriostatic water is the most commonly used diluent for lyophilized research peptides because:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Compatibility. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most synthetic research peptides are stable in mildly acidic to neutral aqueous solution. BAC water’s pH of 4.5 to 7.0 sits inside that range.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Multi-dose use. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The benzyl alcohol preservative allows multiple withdrawals from the same vial across the labeled stability window, which matches the way most research protocols draw down a peptide stock over a series of experiments.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Documented composition. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">USP-grade purity and known preservative content reduce variables in research designs that depend on reproducibility.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteriostatic water vs sterile water vs normal saline\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Researchers selecting a diluent for peptide reconstitution often compare three options. Summary of how the three differ at the formulation level:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Attribute\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Bacteriostatic water (BAC water)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Sterile water for injection\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>0.9% sodium chloride (saline)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preservative\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">0.9% benzyl alcohol\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">None\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">None\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sodium content\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">None\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">None\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes (0.9%)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">pH range\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">4.5 to 7.0\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5.0 to 7.0\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">4.5 to 7.0\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multi-dose use\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes (preservative inhibits microbial growth)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Single use only\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Single use only\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common research use\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standard peptide reconstitution across most protocols\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Single-use reconstitution; saline-sensitive peptides\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saline-stable peptides; certain assays requiring isotonic vehicle\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why most peptide protocols use it\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multi-dose convenience plus pH compatibility\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best for single-experiment use\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Required only when saline is part of the protocol\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">For most lyophilized research peptides, bacteriostatic water is the diluent of choice. Sterile water for injection is appropriate when a single-use reconstitution is required or when benzyl alcohol could interfere with the assay. Normal saline is used only when the research protocol specifies an isotonic vehicle.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key specifications\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Attribute\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Specification\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Product\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteriostatic water for peptides (BAC water)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Composition\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sterile USP-grade water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benzyl alcohol concentration\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">9 mg per mL (0.9%)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">pH range\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">4.5 to 7.0\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Form\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sterile aqueous solution (clear, colorless liquid)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Available vial sizes\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 mL and 10 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vial closure\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sealed rubber stopper supporting multi-dose needle penetration\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shelf life (unopened)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 24 months under proper storage conditions\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stability after first puncture\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to 28 days when stored properly between withdrawals\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Storage temperature\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">15 to 25°C (room temperature), protected from light. Do not freeze.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intended use\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research-peptide reconstitution in laboratory settings only\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bacteriostatic water pricing\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Vial size\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Price (USD)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Best for\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">$6.99\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smaller pilot protocols, single-peptide research designs, lower per-vial concentration targets\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">$9.99\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multi-vial reconstitution rounds, larger peptide vials (70mg blends, 100mg compounds), better per-mL value\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free US shipping applies on orders over $200. Most peptide orders that include bacteriostatic water cross the free-shipping threshold automatically. International orders are accepted in accordance with applicable research regulations.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to mix peptides with bacteriostatic water\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The procedure below is the standard reconstitution workflow used in research peptide laboratories. Follow your study protocol’s specific instructions if they differ. The general method:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gather materials: the sealed peptide vial, a sealed bacteriostatic water vial, a sterile syringe and needle sized for the target volume (typically an insulin-style U-100 syringe for small volumes), and an alcohol prep pad.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calculate the target concentration. Decide what mg per mL stock solution your protocol requires, then divide the peptide vial amount by the target concentration to determine the volume of BAC water to draw.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wipe both vial stoppers with the alcohol pad.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Draw the calculated volume of bacteriostatic water into the syringe.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insert the needle into the peptide vial at approximately a 45-degree angle, with the tip pointed at the inside wall of the vial. Slowly release the bacteriostatic water down the side wall of the peptide vial rather than directly onto the lyophilized powder.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remove the syringe. Allow the peptide to dissolve naturally. Gently swirl the vial in your hand. Do not shake. Shaking creates foam and can degrade peptide integrity.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once the solution is fully clear, label the vial with the reconstitution date, concentration, and peptide identity.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refrigerate the reconstituted vial at 2 to 8°C. Use within the stability window established by the research protocol.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common reconstitution math\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quick reference for the most common research-peptide vial sizes and the resulting stock concentration at different BAC water volumes:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Peptide vial\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>BAC water added\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Resulting concentration\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cb>Notes\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mg\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most concentrated; for protocols requiring small dose volumes\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mg\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.5 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Balanced; common pilot ratio\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 mg\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">High concentration; precise small-volume dosing required\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 mg\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standard reconstitution for most 10mg peptide vials\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 mg\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lower concentration; easier to measure larger dose volumes\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">70 mg blend (e.g., GLOW)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">14 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Common ratio for high-mg proprietary blends\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">100 mg (e.g., GHK-Cu)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 mL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">20 mg\u002FmL\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standard ratio for 100mg copper peptide vials\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your protocol uses a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL), 10 units equals 0.1 mL, 25 units equals 0.25 mL, and 50 units equals 0.5 mL. Multiply the syringe volume by the stock concentration to determine the mg dose drawn.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Storage and stability\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Unopened: \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">store sealed vials at 15 to 25°C (room temperature), protected from direct light. Do not freeze. Unopened shelf life is up to 24 months.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>After first puncture: \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">the benzyl alcohol preservative supports up to 28 days of multi-dose use when the vial is stored properly between withdrawals.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Reconstituted peptide vials: \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">refrigerate at 2 to 8°C. Stability after reconstitution depends on the peptide, not on the BAC water. Refer to peptide-specific stability data and your study protocol.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Visual check: \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">discard any vial that appears cloudy, discolored, or contains visible particulate matter.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why buy bacteriostatic water for peptides from Velora Research\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>USP-grade composition. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sterile water for injection with 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative at the documented 9 mg per mL concentration.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Two vial sizes. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 mL and 10 mL options to match pilot protocols and larger multi-vial reconstitution rounds.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>Multi-dose stoppers. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rubber closures support repeated withdrawals within the labeled stability window, which matches how research peptide stocks are typically drawn down.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003Cb>US-based 2-day shipping. \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free over $200; most orders process within 1 to 2 business days. 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The benzyl alcohol preservative inhibits microbial growth and supports multi-dose use from a single vial across the labeled stability window.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":67,"answer":68},"What is the difference between bacteriostatic water and sterile water?","\u003Cp>Sterile water for injection is pure water with no preservative, intended for single-use reconstitution. Bacteriostatic water is the same sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as a preservative, which inhibits bacterial growth and allows multiple withdrawals from the same vial. For most research peptide protocols, bacteriostatic water is preferred because it allows the same vial to support multiple reconstitution events.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":70,"answer":71},"How much bacteriostatic water do I add to a peptide vial?","\u003Cp>The volume depends on the target stock concentration. Divide the peptide vial size by the target mg per mL concentration to determine the volume to add. For example, a 10mg peptide vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water yields a 5 mg\u002FmL stock solution. Refer to the reconstitution math table above for common ratios across peptide vial sizes.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":73,"answer":74},"How to mix peptides with bacteriostatic water (step by step)?","\u003Cp>Wipe both vial stoppers with alcohol. Draw the calculated volume of bacteriostatic water into a sterile syringe. Insert the needle into the peptide vial at a 45-degree angle and slowly release the water down the inside wall of the vial. Do not squirt directly onto the powder. Allow the peptide to dissolve, swirling gently if needed. Do not shake. Once clear, label the vial with the date and concentration, then refrigerate at 2 to 8°C. The full procedure is detailed in the ‘How to mix peptides with bacteriostatic water’ section above.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":76,"answer":77},"How long does bacteriostatic water last after opening?","\u003Cp>The 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative supports up to 28 days of multi-dose use after the first needle puncture, when the vial is stored properly at room temperature between withdrawals. Discard any vial that appears cloudy, discolored, or contains visible particulate matter.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":79,"answer":80},"Can I use bacteriostatic water with all research peptides?","\u003Cp>Bacteriostatic water is the standard diluent for most lyophilized research peptides. However, certain assay designs may call for sterile water (single-use) or normal saline (isotonic vehicle) instead. Consult the peer-reviewed literature for protocol-specific guidance, and verify that your peptide is compatible with the benzyl alcohol preservative before use.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":82,"answer":83},"How should I store bacteriostatic water?","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Store unopened vials at 15 to 25°C (room temperature), protected from direct light. Do not freeze, which can damage the sealed vial. Unopened shelf life is up to 24 months. After first puncture, the preservative supports up to 28 days of multi-dose use.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":85,"answer":86},"What sizes are available?","\u003Cp>Velora Research supplies bacteriostatic water in two sterile vial sizes: 3 mL ($6.99) and 10 mL ($9.99). The 3 mL vial is sized for smaller pilot protocols. The 10 mL vial is the more common choice for larger peptide vials and multi-vial reconstitution rounds.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":88,"answer":89},"Can I buy bacteriostatic water online for personal use?","\u003Cp>No. Velora Research supplies bacteriostatic water strictly for laboratory research-peptide reconstitution by qualified institutions and research professionals. The product is not packaged or quality-controlled for personal, medical, cosmetic, or therapeutic use. Purchasers confirm research-use-only intent at checkout.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":91,"answer":92},"Do you ship bacteriostatic water internationally?","\u003Cp>Velora Research accepts international orders for laboratory research use only. 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