Bacteriostatic Water 3 mL & 10 mL Vials — Canada

Bacteriostatic Water (BAC water) is the sterile diluent used to reconstitute lyophilized research peptides and laboratory compounds. It is sterile, non-pyrogenic water preserved with 0.9% (9 mg/mL) benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth and allows repeated multi-dose draws from a single vial across a 28-day window once opened. These compact 3 mL and 10 mL vials are sized for a single protocol — enough diluent to finish your work inside that window, without a half-used 30 mL bottle sitting on the bench afterwards.

Which Size Should You Choose?

• 3 mL vial: one or two peptide vials at typical 1–2 mL reconstitution volumes. The right pick for a single compound, a short trial, or a travel kit.
• 10 mL vial: roughly five to eight peptide vials at 1–2 mL each. Best for running one or two compounds across several weeks.
• 30 mL vial: for multi-compound benches and longer cycles. Available separately as our Pfizer Hospira 30 mL multi-dose vial.

Why a Smaller Vial Is Often the Better Buy

Multi-dose diluent carries a 28-day beyond-use date from the first puncture, regardless of how much is left inside. A 30 mL bottle used for one compound at 1 mL per reconstitution will still be three-quarters full when that window closes. Buying the volume you will actually finish means you are not paying for diluent that gets discarded — and it removes the temptation to stretch an opened vial past its labelled window. If you want the detail on why that window exists, read How Long Is BAC Water Good For? 28-Day Rule vs. Reality.

Key Benefits & Product Applications

• Multi-Dose Reconstitution: 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative suppresses microbial growth, allowing repeated sterile draws across the 28-day laboratory window.
• Broad Compound Compatibility: A standard diluent for lyophilized research compounds including BPC-157, TB-500, GLOW and KLOW blends, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin.
• Solution Integrity: Sterile, non-pyrogenic filtration supports consistent solubility without disrupting sensitive peptide sequences.
• Precision Handling: Laboratory-grade glass vials with flexible rubber stoppers and tamper-evident flip caps for clean needle entry.

Why Canadian Researchers Choose Standard Labs

• Canadian-Owned & Operated: Dispatched from British Columbia across every province, with no customs clearance, no border holds, and no import duties.
• Fast, Tracked Dispatch: Packed discreetly and shipped within one business day (orders placed before 2pm EST are targeted for same-day dispatch) with end-to-end Canadian tracking.
• Accessible Research Pricing: Small-format vials priced for single-protocol work, not just bulk laboratory buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many peptide vials will a 10 mL vial of BAC water reconstitute?

At typical reconstitution volumes of 1 mL to 2 mL per peptide vial, a 10 mL vial covers roughly five to eight vials. If you reconstitute at 3 mL per vial, expect three. Use the Peptide Calculator if you want the exact figure for your chosen concentration.

Is a 3 mL vial enough for one peptide vial?

Yes, comfortably. Most 5 mg and 10 mg peptide vials are reconstituted with 1 mL to 3 mL, so a single 3 mL vial is sized for one or two reconstitutions. It is the practical choice if you are reconstituting a single compound and expect to finish it quickly.

What is the difference between the 3 mL, 10 mL and 30 mL options?

Only the volume of diluent — the formulation is identical, 0.9% benzyl alcohol in sterile water. Choose by how much you will use inside 28 days of first puncture: 3 mL for a single compound, 10 mL for one or two compounds over several weeks, or the 30 mL Pfizer Hospira vial for a multi-compound bench.

How long does it last once opened?

The vial carries a 28-day beyond-use date from the first puncture of the stopper. Unopened, it is valid through the manufacturer expiry date printed on the label. Store at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C) or refrigerated, protected from freezing and direct light.

How much should I add to my peptide vial?

The volume you add sets the concentration (mg/mL), not the dose. Most researchers use 1 mL to 3 mL per vial depending on peptide mass. For exact syringe units, see How Much Bacteriostatic Water to Add or use the Peptide Calculator.

Where can I buy bacteriostatic water in Canada, and how fast does it ship?

Directly from Standard Labs. Orders dispatch from British Columbia within one business day (orders placed before 2pm EST are targeted for same-day dispatch) with tracking, and most Canadian cities arrive in 2 to 4 business days. No customs, no import fees.

Related Research Guides

• What Is Bacteriostatic Water? A Simple Guide
• How Long Is BAC Water Good For? 28-Day Rule vs. Reality
• How Much Bacteriostatic Water to Add
• Bacteriostatic Water Research Profile