Bacteriostatic Water is listed as a laboratory reagent containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol for research handling workflows
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Because of the benzyl alcohol content, BAC water can be safely used multiple times from the same vial (within 28 days of opening), making it a convenient and hygienic choice for research or laboratory applications
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The labeled starting dose is 2.5 mg weekly for at least four weeks