Bacteriostatic Water
Price range: $10.00 through $25.00
Water containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative, in 3 mL or 10 mL vials, for reconstituting lyophilised research peptides.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. By ordering you confirm you are 18 or older and are purchasing for lawful research.
- Content per vial
- 3 mL or 10 mL
- Vial
- 3 mL or 10 mL vial
- Form
- Liquid
- Storage
- Below 25 °C, protected from light
Description
Bacteriostatic water (BAC water) in 3 mL or 10 mL vials: water containing benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative, used in the laboratory to reconstitute lyophilised peptides. Choose the vial size above.
Measured by Janoshik Analytical: 10.15 mg/mL benzyl alcohol, about 1.0% (report #110963, verification key XQQ9EAULW39K). The standard figure is 0.9%. Both sizes come from the tested batch.
For how it differs from sterile water, read bacteriostatic water vs sterile water.
Background reading: Bacteriostatic water: what it is, and how it differs from sterile water
Specifications
| Product | Bacteriostatic Water |
|---|---|
| SKU | APX-BACW-3, APX-BACW-10 |
| Category | Research supplies |
| Content per vial | 3 mL or 10 mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Preservative | Benzyl alcohol |
| Benzyl alcohol (measured) | 10.15 mg/mL (Janoshik #110963) |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only |
Storage
| Storage | Below 25 °C, protected from light |
|---|---|
| Once opened | Record the date opened and follow your laboratory’s discard protocol |
General guidance only. Follow your institution’s procedures for handling research materials.
Testing & COA
Third-party analysis by Janoshik Analytical. Details below are transcribed from the report; the PDF is the authoritative copy.
| Laboratory | Janoshik Analytical |
|---|---|
| Task number | #110963 |
| Sample as recorded | Bac Water |
| Tests requested | Qualitative and quantitative analysis of non-AAS sample |
| Result: Benzyl alcohol | 10.15 mg/mL |
| Purity | Not reported for this test |
| Batch on report | Blue |
| Sample received | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Analysis conducted | 02 Mar 2026 |
| Verification key | XQQ9EAULW39K |
Janoshik report #1109633mL vial, PDF
Janoshik report #11096310mL vial, PDFCommon questions
How much is actually in the vial?
Each vial size has its own Janoshik Analytical report.
3mL vial: 10.15 mg/mL Benzyl alcohol (report #110963, 02 Mar 2026)
10mL vial: 10.15 mg/mL Benzyl alcohol (report #110963, 02 Mar 2026)
Measured amounts vary a little from batch to batch; the full results list everything each report covers.
How do I check the lab report is genuine?
Go to janoshik.com/verify and enter the key for your vial size. It brings up Janoshik's own record of the test, so you can confirm the PDF on this page matches what the laboratory issued.
3mL vial: XQQ9EAULW39K (test #110963)
10mL vial: XQQ9EAULW39K (test #110963)
How long does shipping take in Australia?
Orders are dispatched within 1 business day of payment and sent by Australia Post Express Post with tracking, which usually arrives the next business day across most of the Express Post network (allow a few extra days for regional areas). Express Post is a $15 flat rate, or free on orders of $250 or more. We ship within Australia only. See the shipping policy.
How do I pay?
By PayID or bank transfer. The payment details appear as soon as you place your order and are emailed to you as well. Your order is dispatched once the payment arrives.
Disclaimer
Bacteriostatic Water (all vial sizes) is supplied for in-vitro and laboratory research only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not registered or listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Descriptions on this page summarise published chemical information and do not describe effects in humans or animals.
The purchaser is responsible for safe handling, storage and disposal, and for complying with all laws that apply to them. See the full Disclaimer and Research use terms.
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