This preparation is designed for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prio to injection. Bacteriostatic 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution of sodium chloride injection in water for injection. Each mililiter (mL) contains sodium chloride 9 mg and 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as bacteriostatic preservative. May contain hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment. It is supplied in a multiple dose container from which repeated withdrawls may be made to dilute or dissolve drugs for medication. The pH is 5.0 (4.5 to 7.0). Sodium chloride, USP is chemically designated as NaCl, a while crystalline powder freely soluable in water. The semi-ridgid vial is fabricated from a specially formulated plyolefin. It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The safety of the plastic has been confirmed by tests in animals according to USP biological standards for plastic containers. The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the