The one item in the catalogue not refrigerated or frozen, and the one condition it does carry

Published 26 October 2026 · REVIVE LAB UAE Research Desk · 5 min read
Water does not degrade, and benzyl alcohol in water is stable at ordinary temperatures for years, so the product has no need of refrigeration and freezing would risk cracking the glass. The one degradation route the preservative has is oxidation to benzaldehyde, which light accelerates, so the printed condition is room temperature away from sunlight. The contrast with the peptide packs — stored at 2 to 8 degrees or frozen — reflects the difference between a small stable molecule in water and a lyophilised protein.

Why not cold

Cold storage slows chemical reactions; the only reaction of consequence here is slow and already adequately controlled by keeping light out. Refrigeration adds nothing and freezing expands the water, stressing the sealed glass vial. Room temperature is the correct condition, not a relaxed one.

The peptides in the same carton are a different matter and carry their own condition.

Why away from light

Ultraviolet light promotes oxidation of the benzylic carbon to the aldehyde. The reaction is slow and the amounts small, but benzaldehyde is detectable by its odour of bitter almonds and by chromatography, and a product that has formed it is out of specification. The carton and the storage line prevent it.

This is the same reason many preserved injectables are sold in cartons.

What this page is

An explanation of the printed storage condition. It is not advice about storing any solution made from the water, which is governed by the peptide, not the diluent.

Bacteriostatic water is supplied by REVIVE LAB UAE as a diluent for lyophilised research peptides, for laboratory research use only. It is not for human or veterinary use, and no dosing, administration or protocol guidance is provided.

What it costs

FormatStrengthPriceAvailability
Bacteriostatic Water3 mL × 2AED 99In stock

Delivery is AED 40 flat and free on orders over AED 700. Payment is cash on delivery anywhere in the UAE, or USDT (TRC20) in advance, which takes 5% off the order total.

Frequently asked

Why not cold?

Cold storage slows chemical reactions; the only reaction of consequence here is slow and already adequately controlled by keeping light out. Refrigeration adds nothing and freezing expands the water, stressing the sealed glass vial. Room temperature is the correct condition, not a relaxed one.

Does REVIVE LAB UAE provide dosing guidance?

No. REVIVE LAB UAE supplies research materials and provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance of any kind. Every product is sold for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary consumption.

How fast is delivery in the UAE?

Stock is held in Dubai. An order confirmed before 4 PM Dubai time is dispatched the same working day, reaching Dubai and Abu Dhabi the same day and the remaining emirates within 24 hours. Delivery is AED 40 flat and free over AED 700.

Bacteriostatic Water — in stock, dispatched from Dubai
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Supplied for laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. REVIVE LAB UAE provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance.