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Hospira Bacteriostatic Water – Product Description

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, non-pyrogenic diluent formulated for the reconstitution and dilution of research-grade lyophilized compounds in controlled laboratory environments. Preserved with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, this solution is designed as a multi-use laboratory vehicle, supporting repeat withdrawals from a single vial when appropriate aseptic technique is maintained.

Within peptide and small-molecule research workflows, bacteriostatic water is frequently used to prepare working solutions, adjust concentration ranges, and standardize administration volumes for in vitro and in vivo protocols. This product is supplied in a sealed, multiple-dose vial to streamline bench-level handling, inventory management, and reproducible experimental design.

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water – Research Specifications:

Role of Bacteriostatic Water in Peptide and Small-Molecule Research

In a research setting, bacteriostatic water serves as a foundational utility reagent, enabling consistent reconstitution and dilution of lyophilized materials under standardized conditions. When paired with appropriate aseptic technique, a preserved multi-dose vial can support multiple draws for iterative experimental workflows, minimizing waste and improving process efficiency.

Typical laboratory use cases include:

• Reconstituting peptide vials to defined stock concentrations for in vitro or in vivo protocols
• Adjusting the final volume and administration consistency in animal-model studies
• Preparing serial dilutions to explore dose–response curves and concentration-dependent effects
• Serving as a neutral vehicle where water-compatible systems are required by protocol

Because Hospira Bacteriostatic Water contains benzyl alcohol as a preservative, it is often selected in research programs where multi-use vials are operationally preferred, and where protocol designers understand and control for the presence of a low-level preservative in the system being studied.

Laboratory Handling, Reconstitution, and Aseptic Technique

Reconstitution Guidelines (Research Use Only):

When using Hospira Bacteriostatic Water to reconstitute a lyophilized research compound, investigators should:

• Consult product-specific documentation and internal SOPs to define target concentrations and volumes
• Utilize aseptic technique for each vial puncture and withdrawal
• Record lot numbers, reconstitution dates, and calculated concentrations in laboratory logs
• Discard material according to local laboratory, institutional, and regulatory guidelines when in-use dating or stability windows are exceeded

Note: This information is provided strictly as general laboratory guidance. All specific protocols, including volumes, schedules, and endpoints, must be defined by the research institution and aligned with internal quality, safety, and ethical frameworks.

Compatibility and Protocol Design Considerations

In experimental planning, bacteriostatic water should be evaluated as an active component of the system, not a purely inert background, due to the presence of benzyl alcohol. Research teams typically consider:

• Potential interactions between the preservative and sensitive cell lines, tissues, or analytes
• Final benzyl alcohol concentration in the preparation after dilution
• Alternative vehicles (such as preservative-free sterile water or buffered solutions) for systems where benzyl alcohol is contraindicated
• Documentation of vehicle composition in method sections of internal reports and publications

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water is generally utilized where multi-use convenience and preserved sterility between withdrawals are prioritized, under the full control of experienced laboratory staff.

Quality, Traceability, and Procurement

For robust, audit-ready research workflows, solvent and diluent traceability is as important as the traceability of active compounds. When using Hospira Bacteriostatic Water, best practices include:

• Recording manufacturer, lot number, and expiry date for each vial deployed in a study
• Aligning storage and handling conditions with the manufacturer’s labeling and internal SOPs
• Ensuring clear segregation of research reagents from any materials designated for clinical or therapeutic use
• Incorporating vehicle-only controls where appropriate to distinguish diluent effects from active-compound effects

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE OR CONDITION. NOT FOR INJECTION OR ANY FORM OF BODILY INTRODUCTION IN HUMANS OR ANIMALS.

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The products offered on this website are furnished for in-vitro studies only. In-vitro studies (Latin: in glass) are performed outside of the body. These products are not medicines or drugs and have not been approved by the FDA to prevent, treat or cure any medical condition, ailment or disease. Bodily introduction of any kind into humans or animals is strictly forbidden by law.