Where to buy Research Water
A straightforward answer for laboratory buyers.
The short answer
Retail pharmacies generally do not stock research-grade preserved sterile water over the counter. Laboratories purchase it from research supply vendors, the same way they buy other lab consumables. Research Water Supply sells Research Water directly online and ships from the USA to US addresses.
Research Water is sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Some suppliers list this composition under the industry term bacteriostatic water, so you may see it catalogued either way. Always compare the composition on the label, not just the product name.
Always compare the composition on the label, not just the product name.
What to check before you buy
- Certificate of Analysis: confirm a COA is available per lot.
- Lot number: confirm it is printed on the container so it can be recorded in your lab notebook.
- Container: confirm the material (glass or plastic) and volume match your protocol.
- Composition: confirm the preservative and its concentration are stated.
- Intended use: confirm the product is labeled for research use and your organization's purchasing rules allow it.
Buy Research Water online
Choose a size from the catalog, enter your organization or lab name, and check out securely through Stripe. For larger or recurring orders, request a bulk quote.
For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Research Water at a retail pharmacy?
Retail pharmacies generally do not stock research-grade preserved sterile water over the counter. Laboratories typically purchase it from research supply vendors.
What should I check before buying?
Confirm that a Certificate of Analysis is available per lot, that the lot number is printed on the container, and that the container type and volume match your protocol.
Where can I buy Research Water online?
Research Water is sold directly at researchwatersupply.com. Orders ship from the USA to US addresses, with an organization or lab name required at checkout.
Is preserved sterile water the same as bacteriostatic water?
Sterile water preserved with 0.9% benzyl alcohol is also catalogued as bacteriostatic water. Check the composition on the label rather than relying on the product name alone.