Bacteriostatic Water
10ml
£9.99
In StockAqueous laboratory solution containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol.
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About Bacteriostatic Water
Bacteriostatic Water is an aqueous preparation containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol. Water provides the solvent medium, while benzyl alcohol serves as a bacteriostatic preservative. The term bacteriostatic describes inhibition of bacterial growth.
Its preservative component distinguishes it from water without an added antimicrobial preservative. In laboratory systems, this makes preservative content an important formulation variable when considering solution composition and interactions with dissolved materials.
Research applications include investigations of aqueous formulations, solubility and solution stability where a benzyl-alcohol-containing medium is appropriate. Experimental suitability depends on the material being studied and the requirements of the research system.
- Product
- Bacteriostatic Water
- Strength / size
- 10ml
- Composition
- Water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol
- Category
- Research Supplies
- Intended use
- Research use only