BAC (BACTERIOSTATIC) WATER, SYRINGES & OTHER SUPPLIES
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BAC (BACTERIOSTATIC) WATER
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Bacteriostatic water (BAC water) is a sterile water solution that contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol (should always have this much alcohol) as a preservative. It’s commonly used in laboratory and veterinary environments for diluting or dissolving research compounds prior to controlled experiments.
Where Do Researchers Source Bacteriostatic Water?
The following vendors offer BAC water for laboratory or veterinary supply purposes. Availability may vary based on location, account status, or institutional documentation.
Vendor Name
Description
Notes
MedLabGear
Supplier of BAC water, sterile, vials, and lab accessories
U.S.-based, often used by research labs
Storage & Handling Notes (Research Context Only)
- Store at room temperature, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer
- Use only sterile lab tools when handling BAC water
- Once opened, discard after 28 days unless institutional guidelines state otherwise
SYRINGE HANDLING
Disclaimer: This guide is for laboratory research use only. It does not apply to human or veterinary use. All references below assume sterile lab protocol under institutional or private lab supervision.
Recommended Syringes:
mL Insulin Syringe (U-100) (U for units)
- Common for small-volume measurements in lab settings
- Recommended spec: U-100, 31G, 1 mL/cc, 5/16” (8mm)
- Fixed needle for minimal dead space and high precision
Best Practices:
- Always use a new sterile syringe and needle for each compound or procedure
- Clean vial stoppers with 70% isopropyl alcohol before inserting the needle
- Insert needles at a 45° to 90° angle to reduce stopper coring
- Draw solvents or solutions slowly and precisely to prevent bubble formation
- Avoid tapping or flicking syringes aggressively — gentle technique preserves solution integrity
- Do not mix compounds in the syringe unless part of a validated research method
Storage & Disposal
- Store loaded syringes (if applicable) in clean, sealed containers and refrigerate if required by protocol
- Do not reuse syringes or needles — even for the same compound
- Dispose of all used syringes and needles in a designated biohazard sharps container
- Follow your lab’s SOPs or institutional guidelines for handling regulated waste
Where Researchers Source Syringes
- Fisher Scientific
- MedLabGear
- Henry Schein
- Amazon (select only licensed or lab-verified suppliers
- Local laboratory supply warehouses
Syringes and needles must only be used in accordance with applicable research guidelines. This content is provided for informational purposes only. Syringes are not intended for human or veterinary administration in any context related to this material.
OTHER SUPPLIES
- Rubbing Alcohol (70% Isopropyl) – For sanitizing lab surfaces and handling tools.
- Alcohol Prep Pads – For cleaning vial tops before and after drawing (minimum of 70% isopropyl alcohol for proper sanitation).
- Sterile Mixing Vials – Optional for researchers who prefer to transfer after reconstitution.
- Nitrile Gloves – Recommended for safe handling of all lab materials.
- Lab-Grade Digital Scale (optional) – For researchers measuring bulk or custom solutions.
- Sharps Container – For safe disposal of used syringes.