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Aliquoting BAC Water for Later Use

8 replies5 peopleMay 28, 2026☆ Follow
Summary

Is it safe to transfer bacteriostatic water into smaller vials ahead of time for reconstituting peptides later?

The thread concludes that transferring BAC water into a separate sterile vial is acceptable provided proper sterile technique is used. Participants note that BAC remains usable well beyond the official 28-day window in practice, and several report doing similar transfers or pre-mixing without issues. One suggestion is to reconstitute the peptide immediately and then freeze it instead of storing the water alone.

What this discussion establishes

Nothing here is advice.

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WarmAnchor46archiveopening postMay 28

I've got freeze-dried Tirzep at 30MG and a 31ML bottle of BAC water. Are there any risks if I move 3ML of the BAC into its own 3ML vial for later reconstitution into the Tirzep? Could shifting the BAC between vials cause any problems?

SlowLantern46archiveMay 28

Can you explain the reason for doing that? BAC is labeled to last 28 days after opening though most people stretch it further, sometimes to three months. Since BAC isn't expensive, why transfer 3ML into a vial and hold it aside? Not criticizing, just trying to understand.

WarmAnchor46archiveMay 28
↳ replying to @SlowLantern46

I'm passing a few vials to a friend who will reconstitute later so they won't need to purchase any BAC.

SlowLantern46archiveMay 28
↳ replying to @WarmAnchor46

Got it. I don't see why that wouldn't work. Use a sterile needle and sterile vial. Logically it should be fine but others might want to weigh in.

GreyAlder39archiveMay 28
↳ replying to @WarmAnchor46

It's fine. Just respect aseptic techniques when doing this aliquot.

WarmAnchor46archiveMay 28
↳ replying to @SlowLantern46

I figured the same. But there's always something I didn't think about. Thanks.

SharpAlder16archiveMay 28

I've been preparing my own version of that water and the batches stay good for about six months since I finish them off before then. Sticking to solid cleanliness steps has kept everything safe and working with a still air container has held up well so far.

SharpAnchor92archiveMay 28

I prepare the mixture for him at the same time as my own batches, then advise keeping the prepared container in the freezer until the day before it's needed, after which it goes into the refrigerator. I process multiple containers together this way strictly for myself. I always wipe the tops with alcohol ahead of every needle insertion. This runs counter to standard recommendations, leaving the choice up to each person.

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