What is bacteriostatic water?

Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing about 0.9 percent benzyl alcohol, a preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria. That preservative is what allows a vial to be entered multiple times and used over several weeks rather than just once.

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Part of bacteriostatic water. The most common reconstitution liquid, explained.