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Bacteriostatic water and sterile water

This page records composition only. It does not describe how either liquid should be used.

Est. Read 3 MinLast updated 27 Oct 2026Category: Research Resources

Composition

The bacteriostatic water listed here is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol, supplied as a liquid in a 10 ml vial. The price is R75, VAT inclusive, checked on 27 Oct 2026.

Sterile water, as a general laboratory description, is water without that benzyl alcohol addition. This shop does not list a separate sterile-water vial.

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