RECONSTITUTION GUIDE
How Much BAC Water for Lipo-C?
Quick answer: Add 10 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 10 mg Lipo-C vial. This yields a concentration of 1 mg/mL. A standard 1 mg research dose then requires 1 mL (100 IU on a 100-unit insulin syringe).
Concentration by BAC water volume
Concentration and 1 mg draw volume at common BAC water volumes for a 10 mg vial.
| BAC water | Concentration | Dose volume | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 10 mg/mL | 0.1 mL | 10 IU |
| 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | 0.2 mL | 20 IU |
| 3 mL | 3.33 mg/mL | 0.3 mL | 30 IU |
| 5 mL | 2 mg/mL | 0.5 mL | 50 IU |
Dose volume at the standard 1 mg/mL concentration
How draw volume changes if you vary the dose at the standard 10 mg + 10 mL reconstitution.
| Dose | Volume | IU draw (100u) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mg | 0.5 mL | 50 IU |
| 1 mg Std | 1 mL | 100 IU |
| 1.5 mg | 1.5 mL | 150 IU |
| 2 mg | 2 mL | 200 IU |
| 3 mg | 3 mL | 300 IU |
Reconstitution steps
- Wipe the top of both the Lipo-C vial and the bacteriostatic water vial with alcohol swabs.
- Draw 10 mL of bacteriostatic water into a sterile syringe.
- Inject the water slowly down the inside glass wall of the Lipo-C vial. Do not aim directly at the powder.
- Swirl gently until fully dissolved. Never shake.
- Refrigerate at 2–8°C protected from light. Allow to reach room temperature before each draw.
Supplies needed
- Lipo-C 10 mg lyophilized vial
- 10 mL bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol)
- 100-unit (1 mL) U-100 insulin syringe
- Alcohol swabs
- Sharps container for disposal
Frequently asked
How much BAC water do I add to a 10 mg Lipo-C vial?
For the standard ASCEND research protocol, add 10 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 10 mg Lipo-C vial. This yields 1 mg/mL.
What concentration does 10 mL BAC water give for 10 mg Lipo-C?
A 10 mg Lipo-C vial reconstituted with 10 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 1 mg/mL. A 1 mg dose then requires 1 mL (100 IU on a 100-unit insulin syringe).
Can I use sterile water instead of bacteriostatic water for Lipo-C?
Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) is preferred because it inhibits bacterial growth and allows multi-dose use of the reconstituted vial. Sterile water lacks preservative properties and accelerates peptide degradation once the vial is opened.
How long is Lipo-C stable once reconstituted with BAC water?
Most research peptides remain stable for approximately 28 days when reconstituted with bacteriostatic water and stored at 2–8°C protected from light. Refer to peptide-specific stability data for any deviation from this baseline.
What size insulin syringe should I use for Lipo-C?
A standard 100-unit (1 mL) U-100 insulin syringe is appropriate for a 1 mg Lipo-C dose.
Related
For research use only. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any peptide compound. Reconstitution parameters cross-referenced with independent 3rd-party analytical laboratories. · ASCEND · ascendpeptide.org