USP Sterile Purified Water
USP Sterile Purified Water is USP Purified Water that is sterilized and suitably packaged. It contains no antimicrobial agents. The chemical specifications for USP Sterile Purified Water are defined in the Official Monograph and currently include the following:
- Oxidizable substances
- Conductivity
Unlike Drinking Water, USP Purified Water, or USP Water for Injection, packaged waters must meet laboratory-type chemical tests.
USP Water for Injection
The chemical specifications for USP Water for Injection are identical to the chemical specifications for USP Purified Water.
The EP chemical specification for Water for Injection includes a nitrate specification (0.2 mg/L, maximum)
USP Sterile Water for Injection
USP Sterile Water for Injection is USP Water for Injection that has been sterilized and suitably packaged. It contains no antimicrobial agents or added substances. It must pass the physical and chemical tests set forth in the current edition of USP with all supplements.
USP Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is USP Water for Injection sterilized and suitably packaged. It contains one or more suitable antimicrobial agents. It must pass the physical and chemical tests set forth in the current edition of USP with all supplements.
USP Sterile Water for Irrigation
USP Sterile Water for Irrigation is USP Water for Injection sterilized and suitably packaged. It contains no antimicrobial agents or other added substances. It must pass the physical and chemical tests set forth in the current edition of USP with all supplements.
USP Sterile Water for Inhalation
USP Sterile Water for Inhalation is USP Water for Injection sterilized and suitably packaged. It contains no antimicrobial agents, except when used in humidifiers or other similar devices that may be liable to contamination over a period of time, or other added substances. It must pass the physical and chemical tests set forth in the current edition of USP with all supplements.