Preservation Diluent is a sterile, highly-specialized water solution. It contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol which acts as a preservative. This additive stops the reproduction and growth of bacteria.
Positive Attributes
Inhibits microbial growth: Benzyl alcohol safely prevents bacteria from multiplying inside the vial.
Multi-dose safety: Containers can be repeatedly punctured with sterile needles without contamination risk.
Extended post-opening lifespan: Stays safe and usable for up to 28 days after the first puncture.
Enhanced chemical stability: Provides a highly stable environment that protects delicate compounds from degrading.
Cost efficiency: Reduces medical waste by allowing the safe use of multi-dose medication vials.
Biofilm prevention: Actively blocks bacteria from creating protective layers on liquid surfaces.
Common Usages
Medication reconstitution: Dissolves freeze-dried (lyophilized) powders into liquid formats for patient delivery.
Parenteral injections: Dilutes prescription drugs for intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous administration.
Peptide research: Serves as the primary solvent to reconstitute and preserve fragile research peptides.