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27 CFR 20.118: Rubbing alcohol general-use formula.

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  1. Title 27—Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
  2. CHAPTER I—ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
  3. SUBCHAPTER A—ALCOHOL
  4. PART 20—DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF DENATURED ALCOHOL AND RUM
  5. Subpart F—Formulas and Statements of Process

(a) Rubbing alcohol is an article made with S.D.A. Formula No. 23-H (1) containing 70% ethyl alcohol by volume (2) made in accordance with one of the two formulas prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section, and (3) labeled in accordance with § 20.134(e) of this part.

(b) Either of the following two formulas is approved for manufacturing rubbing alcohol:

Formula A

S.D.A. formula no. 23-H 103.3 fl. oz.

Sucrose octa-acetate 0.5 av.oz.

Water q.s. 1 gallon.

(If desired, odorous, medicinal and/or colorative ingredients may be added.)

Formula B

S.D.A. formula no. 23-H 103.3 fl. oz.

Benzyldiethyl (2: 6-xylylcarbamoyl methyl) ammonium benzoate (denatonium benzoate) 0.88 grains.

Water q.s. 1 gallon.

(If desired, odorous, medicinal and/or colorative ingredients may be added.)

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