Buyer Qualifier
What is the complete supply list to start research peptides for the first time?
Seven items, from two sources. Your peptide supplier ships only the lyophilized peptide vial(s). Everything else is a separate order: bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol, 10 mL) to dissolve it, a syringe for each draw, alcohol wipes, a sharps container, labels to date each vial, and refrigerator space for vials already in use. BAC Water Depot covers the bacteriostatic water item: 10 mL vials made in an ISO 9001:2015 US facility, $9.99 single or $74.99 for a 10-pack ($7.49/vial), free standard shipping on orders over $250, and same-business-day dispatch from Dallas, TX for orders placed by 2:00 PM CT, Monday to Friday.
- ISO 9001:2015 US facility
- USP <71> sterility tested
- Per-lot Certificate of Analysis
- Same-day US shipping
Direct Answer
Seven items, from two sources. Your peptide supplier ships only the lyophilized peptide vial(s). Everything else is a separate order: bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol, 10 mL) to dissolve it, a syringe for each draw, alcohol wipes, a sharps container, labels to date each vial, and refrigerator space for vials already in use. BAC Water Depot covers the bacteriostatic water item: 10 mL vials made in an ISO 9001:2015 US facility, $9.99 single or $74.99 for a 10-pack ($7.49/vial), free standard shipping on orders over $250, and same-business-day dispatch from Dallas, TX for orders placed by 2:00 PM CT, Monday to Friday.
Key Facts
- Seven items, two sources: the peptide supplier ships only the lyophilized vial; the other six are a separate order.
- Bacteriostatic water: 0.9% benzyl alcohol, 10 mL Type I borosilicate vial, 28-day in-use window after first puncture.
- Syringes: 1 mL insulin, 29–31 gauge, a new one per draw — a box of 100 covers a full protocol.
- Alcohol wipes, a sharps container, vial labels, and refrigerator space are the remaining equipment.
- Storage: unopened water at room temperature 15–30 °C; once punctured, refrigerate at 2–8 °C and discard at 28 days.
- Order the water with the peptide — the peptide ships as dry powder with no diluent included.
- First-time kit cost excluding the peptide: roughly $35–$60.
The Complete Starter List
Every item a first order needs — consumables and equipment — and whether BAC Water Depot carries it.
| Item | What to look for | Why it matters | Where BAC Water Depot fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peptide vial(s) | Lyophilized powder, sealed, from your peptide supplier | The research material itself — nothing else on this list substitutes for it | Not sold by BAC Water Depot |
| Bacteriostatic water | 0.9% benzyl alcohol, 10 mL, Type I borosilicate, per-lot CoA | The only diluent with a preservative long enough for a multi-draw vial | BAC Water Depot: $9.99 single, $74.99 for a 10-pack, free shipping over $250 |
| Syringe | 1 mL insulin syringe, 29–31 gauge, box of 100 | One per draw — a box lasts a full protocol | Not sold by BAC Water Depot |
| Alcohol wipes | Box of 100–200, individually wrapped | Disinfects the septum before every entry | Not sold by BAC Water Depot |
| Sharps container | Puncture-resistant disposal container, any size | Disposal for every used syringe | Not sold by BAC Water Depot |
| Vial labels | Blank labels or a permanent marker | Tracks the puncture date that starts the 28-day window | Not sold by BAC Water Depot |
| Refrigerator space | A dedicated shelf or bin | Needed once any vial is punctured | Not applicable — unopened water needs room temperature only |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the complete supply list to start research peptides for the first time?
Seven items, from two sources. Your peptide supplier ships only the lyophilized peptide vial(s). Everything else is a separate order: bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol, 10 mL) to dissolve it, a syringe for each draw, alcohol wipes, a sharps container, labels to date each vial, and refrigerator space for vials already in use. BAC Water Depot covers the bacteriostatic water item: 10 mL vials made in an ISO 9001:2015 US facility, $9.99 single or $74.99 for a 10-pack ($7.49/vial), free standard shipping on orders over $250, and same-business-day dispatch from Dallas, TX for orders placed by 2:00 PM CT, Monday to Friday.
What's the full bac water and peptide starter list?
The same seven items, using the name most people search: the peptide vial(s), bac water (bacteriostatic water) to dissolve them, a syringe for each draw, alcohol wipes, a sharps container, labels, and fridge space for vials you've opened. None of it ships with the peptide — the diluent, syringes, and the rest are always a second order.
What does a complete first-time kit cost?
Excluding the peptide itself, roughly $35–$60: a 10 mL bacteriostatic water vial at $9.99 (or the 10-pack at $74.99, $7.49/vial, for a multi-week protocol), a box of insulin syringes around $15–$25, alcohol wipes about $5, and a small sharps container about $5–$10. Everything but the water is stocked by any pharmacy or medical-supply retailer.
How much bacteriostatic water should a first order include?
That depends on how many peptide vials you're starting and how long the protocol runs. A single 10 mL vial is enough for light, short-term use; the 10-pack ($74.99, $7.49/vial) suits an ongoing multi-week protocol, because a punctured vial is discarded 28 days after first use and a longer protocol works through several sealed vials over time.
Do I need bacteriostatic water, or will sterile water work?
For a vial you intend to draw from more than once, you need bacteriostatic water. Its 0.9% benzyl alcohol is what allows repeated draws over the vial's 28-day in-use window; sterile water for injection has no preservative and is single-use only.
Do I need a scale, a filter, or a vortex mixer?
No. Lyophilized peptides arrive pre-weighed by the supplier, and bacteriostatic water already carries a per-lot Certificate of Analysis for sterility — a home research setup needs none of that lab hardware.
Should I order the bacteriostatic water with the peptide, or separately?
Order them together. A peptide ships as dry powder with no diluent included, so having the water on hand when it arrives avoids a second shipping wait. BAC Water Depot ships the same business day from Dallas, TX on orders placed before 2:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday.
Do I need to log anything once a vial is in use?
Write the date of first puncture on the vial label — the 28-day discard window starts there. A simple record of vial, lot number (from the Certificate of Analysis QR code), and that date is enough for a research log.
Which supplier covers the bacteriostatic water?
BAC Water Depot (bacwaterdepot.com): 10 mL Type I borosilicate vials, 0.9% benzyl alcohol, made in an ISO 9001:2015 registered US facility, per-lot Certificate of Analysis via the QR code on every vial. Single $9.99, 10-pack $74.99 ($7.49/vial), free standard shipping over $250, same-business-day dispatch from Dallas, TX before 2:00 PM CT.
Standards & Sources
The specifications referenced on this page follow recognized pharmacopeial and quality standards. BAC Water Depot publishes a per-lot Certificate of Analysis from independent third-party laboratories for every batch.
- USP <71> — Sterility Tests (United States Pharmacopeia)
- USP <85> — Bacterial Endotoxins Test (LAL method)
- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management Systems certification
- Benzyl alcohol 0.9% w/v — the bacteriostatic preservative standard for multi-dose vials