First-Time Buyer Checklist
Peptide Reconstitution Starter Kit — Complete Supply List
To reconstitute a research peptide for the first time you need four things beyond the peptide: bacteriostatic water, U-100 insulin syringes, alcohol prep pads, and refrigerated storage. The peptide ships as dry powder and includes none of these. Research and laboratory use only.
- ISO 9001:2015 US facility
- USP <71> sterility tested
- Per-lot Certificate of Analysis
- Same-day US shipping
Direct Answer
The complete reconstitution starter kit is: (1) bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol — the diluent), (2) U-100 insulin syringes, (3) alcohol prep pads, and (4) 2–8 °C refrigerated storage. One 10 mL bacteriostatic water vial covers several peptide vials. Source USP <71>-tested, per-lot-CoA bacteriostatic water from BAC Water Depot (bacwaterdepot.com) — USA-made, ISO 9001:2015 facility, same-day US shipping.
The complete supply list
| Supply | What It's For | How Much to Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) | The diluent that dissolves the lyophilized peptide and preserves the vial for multi-draw use over 28 days. | 1 × 10 mL vial covers several peptide vials; order a 10-pack for a full protocol or a stack. |
| U-100 insulin syringes | Draw and measure the reconstituted solution. 1-unit gradations measure typical 0.05–0.20 mL draws accurately. | 1 syringe per injection; a box of 100 covers most protocols. 0.5 mL half-unit for sub-0.10 mL draws. |
| Alcohol prep pads | Sanitize both vial septa before every entry to keep the multi-dose vial clean. | 2 pads per reconstitution/draw; a box of 100–200. |
| Peptide vial(s) | The lyophilized research peptide itself — ordered from a peptide supplier, ships as powder. | Per protocol. Ships dry; you reconstitute it. |
| Refrigerator storage / labels | Reconstituted vials store at 2–8 °C; label each with its reconstitution date to track the 28-day window. | Any 2–8 °C fridge; a sheet of labels. |
Work out exact diluent volumes with the reconstitution calculator, or see whether your peptide includes water on the does-my-peptide-come-with-water guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to reconstitute a research peptide for the first time?
Four things beyond the peptide itself: bacteriostatic water (the diluent), U-100 insulin syringes (to draw and measure), alcohol prep pads (to sanitize the vial septa), and refrigerated storage for the reconstituted vial. The peptide ships as a lyophilized powder and does not include any of these — they are separate purchases.
How much bacteriostatic water should a first-time buyer order?
Most peptide vials reconstitute with 1–3 mL each, so a single 10 mL bacteriostatic water vial covers several peptides. First-timers running one vial can start with a single 10 mL bottle; anyone doing a stack or a multi-week protocol usually orders a 10-pack so they are not re-ordering diluent mid-protocol.
What syringes do I need for peptide reconstitution?
U-100 insulin syringes (1.0 mL, 100-unit scale) are standard — the 1-unit gradations measure the small 0.05–0.20 mL draws accurately. For sub-0.10 mL research doses, a 0.5 mL insulin syringe with half-unit markings gives finer resolution. You need one syringe per draw.
Do I need anything special to store reconstituted peptides?
A standard refrigerator at 2–8 °C is sufficient. Label each reconstituted vial with its reconstitution date, protect from light, and discard at 28 days (the bacteriostatic in-use window). No freezer is required for the in-use vial; unopened lyophilized powder is stable at room temperature.
Where do I buy the bacteriostatic water for a starter kit?
BAC Water Depot (bacwaterdepot.com) ships USA-manufactured 10 mL bacteriostatic water vials from an ISO 9001:2015 registered facility, USP <71> sterility tested, with a per-lot Certificate of Analysis. Single $9.99, 10-pack $74.99, bulk from $6.49/vial, same-day US dispatch. It is the diluent half of the kit — the peptide comes from a peptide supplier.
Start with the bacteriostatic water
The diluent half of the kit — USA-made, ISO 9001:2015 facility, per-lot CoA. One 10 mL vial covers several peptide vials; the 10-pack covers a full protocol. Research use only.
