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PART 21—FORMULAS FOR DENATURED ALCOHOL AND RUMContentsSubpart A—General Provisions
§21.34 Formula No. 2-C.
§21.36 Formula No. 3-B.
§21.39 Formula No. 6-B.
§21.40 Formula No. 12-A.
§21.42 Formula No. 17.
§21.45 Formula No. 20.
§21.46 Formula No. 22.
§21.48 Formula No. 23-F.
§21.52 Formula No. 27.
§21.53 Formula No. 27-A.
§21.54 Formula No. 27-B.
§21.60 Formula No. 33.
§21.61 Formula No. 35.
§21.66 Formula No. 38-C.
§21.69 Formula No. 39.
§21.70 Formula No. 39-A.
§21.78 Formula No. 42.
§21.81 Formula No. 46.
§21.97 Benzene.
§21.98 Bone oil (Dipple's oil).
§21.103 Chloroform.
§21.104 Cinchonidine.
§21.111 Gentian violet.
§21.121 Phenyl mercuric benzoate.
§21.122 Pyridine bases.
§21.128 Sodium (metallic).
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 26 U.S.C. 5242, 7805. Source: T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 21 appear by T.D. ATF-435, 66 FR 5475, Jan. 19, 2001. Back to Top
§21.1 Scope of regulations.The regulations in this part relate to the formulation of completely denatured alcohol, specially denatured alcohol, and specially denatured rum; to the specifications for denaturants; and to the uses of denatured spirits. Back to Top
§21.2 Forms prescribed.(a) General. The appropriate TTB officer is authorized to prescribe all forms required by this part. All of the information called for in each form shall be furnished as indicated by the headings on the form and the instructions on or pertaining to the form. In addition, information called for in each form shall be furnished as required by this part. The form will be filed in accordance with the instructions for the form.(b) Forms prescribed by this part are available for printing through the TTB Web site (http://www.ttb.gov) or by mailing a request to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, National Revenue Center, 550 Main Street, Room 1516, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
§21.3 Stocks of discontinued formulas.Denaturers, or specially denatured spirits dealers or users, having on hand stocks of denaturants or formulas of specially denatured spirits no longer authorized by this part may—(a) Continue to supply or use those stocks in accordance with existing permits until the stocks are exhausted;(b) Use up those stocks in any manufacturing process approved by the appropriate TTB officer, pursuant to an application filed with him on TTB Form 5150.19, Formula for Articles made with Specially Denatured Alcohol and Rum;(c) On approval of an application, filed with the appropriate TTB officer and approved by such officer, destroy those stocks under whatever supervision the appropriate TTB officer requires; or(d) Otherwise dispose of those stocks in a manner satisfactory to the appropriate TTB officer, pursuant to approval of an application.
§21.4 Related regulations.The procedural and substantive requirements relative to the production of denatured alcohol and specially denatured rum are prescribed in Part 19 of this chapter, and those relative to the distribution and use of denatured alcohol and specially denatured rum are prescribed in Part 20 of this chapter.
§21.5 Denatured spirits for export.Spirits may be denatured in accordance with formulas prescribed by the government of a foreign country to which the denatured spirits will be exported. However, the denaturer must first apply for and obtain written permission from the appropriate TTB officer. The application shall be submitted to the appropriate TTB officer and shall contain the following information:(a) A complete list of ingredients for the spirits to be denatured.(b) The exact amount of each ingredient to be used in denaturing the spirits.(c) A copy (accompanied by an English translation as necessary) of the law or regulations of the foreign country to which the denatured spirits will be exported, specifying the denatured spirits formulation prescribed by that country. Back to Top
§21.6 Incorporations by reference.(a) “The United States Pharmacopoeia (Twentieth Revision, Official from July, 1980) and the National Formulary (Fifteenth Edition, Official from July 1, 1980)” published together as “The USP and NF Compendia,” are incorporated by reference in this part. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register. The publication is available from the United States Pharmacopoeia Convention, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852, or may be inspected at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.(b) Material from Parts 23, 25, and 29 of the 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards is incorporated by reference in this part. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register. These publications are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, or may be inspected at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.(c) Material from the “Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (13th Edition 1980)” (AOAC) is incorporated by reference in this part. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register. This publication is available from the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, 11 North 19th Street, Suite 210, Arlington, Virginia 22209, or may be inspected at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(Pub. L. 89-554, 80 Stat. 383 as amended (5 U.S.C. 552(a))) Back to Top
§21.7 Delegations of the Administrator.The regulatory authorities of the Administrator contained in this part are delegated to appropriate TTB officers. These TTB officers are specified in TTB Order 1135.21, Delegation of the Administrator's Authorities in 27 CFR Part 21, Formulas for Denatured Alcohol and Rum. You may obtain a copy of this order by accessing the TTB Web site (http://www.ttb.gov) or by mailing a request to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, National Revenue Center, 550 Main Street, Room 1516, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
[T.D. TTB-44, 71 FR 16936, Apr. 4, 2006]
§21.11 Meaning of terms.When used in this part and in forms prescribed under this part, unless the context otherwise requires, terms have the meanings given in this section. Words in the plural form include the singular, and vice versa, and words indicating the masculine gender include the feminine. The terms “includes” and “including” do not exclude things not mentioned which are in the same general class.Administrator. The Administrator, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC.Alcohol. The spirits known as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by whatever process produced. The term does not include such spirits as whisky, brandy, rum, gin, or vodka.Appropriate TTB officer. An officer or employee of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) authorized to perform any functions relating to the administration or enforcement of this part by TTB Order 1135.21, Delegation of the Administrator's Authorities in 27 CFR Part 21, Formulas For Denatured Alcohol and Rum.CFR. The Code of Federal Regulations.C.D.A. Completly denatured alcohol.Completely denatured alcohol. The spirits known as alcohol, as defined in this section, denatured pursuant to completely denatured alcohol formulas prescribed in subpart C of this part.Denaturant. A material authorized by this part to be added to spirits in order to make those spirits unfit for beverage or internal human medicinal use.Denatured spirits. Alcohol or rum to which denaturants have been added as provided in this part.Essential oil. Any of the volatile odoriferous natural oils found in plants, which impart to such plants odor, and often other characteristic properties; also, imitations of such natural oils, as well as aromatic substances, and synthetic oils, which possess the denaturing characteristics of such natural oils.Gallon. The liquid measure equivalent to the volume of 231 cubic inches.Manufacturer or user. A person who holds a permit, issued under part 20 of this chapter, to withdraw and use specially denatured alcohol or specially denatured rum, or to recover completely or specially denatured alcohol, or specially denatured rum, or articles manufactured with denatured spirits, or a distilled spirits plant proprietor qualified under part 19 of this chapter as a processor.N.F. The National Formulary. The lastest edition is intended unless otherwise specified. The designations “U.S.P.” and “N.F.” are considered interchangeable when preparations are transferred from one publication to the other. (For incorporation by reference, see §21.6(a).)Proof. The ethyl alcohol content of a liquid at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, stated as twice the percent of ethyl alcohol by volume.Rum. Any spirits produced from sugar cane products and distilled at less than 190 proof in such manner that the spirits possess the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally attributed to rum.S.D.A. Specially denatured alcohol.Specially denatured alcohol. Those spirits known as alcohol, as defined in this section, denatured pursuant to the specially denatured alcohol formulas authorized under subpart D of this part.Specially denatured rum. Those spirits known as rum, as defined in this section, denatured pursuant to the specially denatured rum formula authorized under subpart D of this part.Spirits or distilled spirits. Alcohol or rum as defined in this part.U.S.C. The United States Code.U.S.P. The United States Pharmacopoeia. The latest edition is intended unless otherwise specified. The designations “U.S.P.” and “N.F.” are considered interchangeable when preparations are transferred from one publication to the other. (For incorporation by reference, see §21.6(a).)
[T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985; T.D. ATF-435, 66 FR 5475, Jan. 19, 2001; T.D. TTB-44, 71 FR 16936, Apr. 4, 2006]
§21.21 General.(a) Alcohol shall be completely denatured only in accordance with formulas prescribed in this subpart (or in accordance with §21.5).(b) Denaturers may be authorized to add a small quantity of an odorant, rust inhibitor, or dye to completely denatured alcohol. Any such addition shall be made only on approval by the appropriate TTB officer. Request for such approval shall be submitted to the appropriate TTB officer.(c) Odorants or perfume materials may be added to denaturants authorized for completely denatured alcohol in amounts not greater than 1 part to 250, by weight. However, such addition shall not decrease the denaturing value nor change the chemical or physical constants beyond the limits of the specifications for these denaturants as prescribed in subpart E, except as to odor. Proprietors of distilled spirits plants using denaturants to which such odorants or perfume materials have been added shall inform the appropriate TTB officer, in writing, of the names and properties of the odorants or perfume materials so used. Back to Top
§21.22 Formula No. 18.To every 100 gallons of ethyl alcohol of not less than 160 proof add:
§21.23 Formula No. 19.To every 100 gallons of ethyl alcohol of not less than 160 proof add:
§21.24 Formula No. 20.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of ethyl alcohol of not less than 195 proof add:
A total of 2.0 gallons of either unleaded gasoline, rubber hydrocarbon solvent, kerosene, or deodorized kerosene; or any combination of these.
(b) Authorized use. Restricted to fuel use, comparable to specially denatured alcohol “Use Code No.” 611, 612, 613, 620, and 630. Back to Top
§21.32 Formula No. 1.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.33 Formula No. 2-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One-half gallon of benzene, 1⁄2 gallon of rubber hydrocarbon solvent, 1⁄2 gallon of toluene, or 1⁄2 gallon of heptane.
[T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF-442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001]
§21.34 Formula No. 2-C.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Thirty-three pounds or more of metallic sodium and either 1⁄2 gallon of benzene, 1⁄2 gallon of toluene, or 1⁄2 gallon of rubber hydrocarbon solvent.
(c) Conditions governing use. This formula shall be used in a closed and continuous system unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate TTB officer. Back to Top
§21.35 Formula No. 3-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of methyl alcohol.
§21.36 Formula No. 3-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of pine tar, U.S.P.
§21.37 Formula No. 3-C.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.38 Formula No. 4.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol, or to every 100 gallons of rum of not less than 150 proof, add:
§21.39 Formula No. 6-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One-half gallon of pyridine bases.
§21.40 Formula No. 12-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of benzene, or 5 gallons of toluene.
§21.41 Formula No. 13-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
561. Ethyl ether. 562. Other ethers.
§21.42 Formula No. 17.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five-hundredths (0.05) gallon (6.4 fluid ounces) of bone oil (Dipple's oil).
§21.43 Formula No. 18.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol of not less than 160 proof add:
§21.44 Formula No. 19.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.45 Formula No. 20.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Five gallons of chloroform.
579. Miscellaneous chemicals (chloroform).
§21.46 Formula No. 22.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten gallons of formaldehyde solution, U.S.P.
§21.47 Formula No. 23-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.48 Formula No. 23-F.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Three pounds of salicylic acid, U.S.P., 1 pound of resorcinol (resorcin), U.S.P., and 1 gallon of bergamot oil, N.F. XI, or bay oil (myrcia oil), N.F. XI.
§21.49 Formula No. 23-H.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
410. Disinfectants, insectides, fungicides, and other biocides.
§21.50 Formula No. 25.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.51 Formula No. 25-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.52 Formula No. 27.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of rosemary oil, N.F. XII, and 30 pounds of camphor, U.S.P.
§21.53 Formula No. 27-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Thirty-five pounds of camphor, U.S.P., and 1 gallon of clove oil, N.F.
§21.54 Formula No. 27-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
One gallon of lavender oil, N.F., and 100 pounds of green soap, U.S.P.
Note. The requirements of this formula may be met by adding 1 gallon of lavender oil, N.F., and 66.5 pounds of U.S.P. quality soap concentrate containing 25 percent water to 100 gallons of alcohol and, after mixing, by adding thereto 33.5 pounds of water and again mixing. (b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
410. Disinfectants insecticides, fungicides, and other biocides.
§21.55 Formula No. 28-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.56 Formula No. 29.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
(c) Conditions governing use. This formula is restricted to processes in which the alcohol loses its identity by being converted into other chemicals. Back to Top
§21.57 Formula No. 30.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.58 Formula No. 31-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.59 Formula No. 32.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.60 Formula No. 33.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Thirty pounds of gentian violet or gentian violet, U.S.P.
(c) Conditions governing use. Meat branding inks made with Formula No. 33 do not meet U.S. Department of Agriculture meat inspection specifications for use in Federally inspected establishments. Specially denatured alcohol Formulas No. 3-A, 3-C, and 23-A are authorized for this purpose. Back to Top
§21.61 Formula No. 35.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.62 Formula No. 35-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.63 Formula No. 36.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Three gallons of ammonia, aqueous, 27 to 30 percent by weight; 3 gallons of strong ammonia solution, N.F.: 17.5 pounds of caustic soda, liquid grade, containing 50 percent sodium hydroxide by weight; or 12.0 pounds of caustic soda, liquid grade, containing 73 percent sodium hydroxide by weight.
§21.64 Formula No. 37.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Forty-five fluid onces of eucalyptol, N.F. XII, 30 avoirdupois ounces of thymol, N.F., and 20 avoirdupois ounces of menthol, U.S.P.
§21.65 Formula No. 38-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
If it is shown that none of the above single denaturants or combinations can be used in the manufacture of a particular product, the user may submit an application to the appropriate TTB officer, requesting permission to use another essential oil or substance having denaturing properties satisfactory to the appropriate TTB officer. In such a case the user shall furnish the appropriate TTB officer, with specifications, assay methods, the name and address of the manufacturer, and an 8-ounce sample of the denaturant for analysis.(b) Authorized uses. (1) As a solvent:
430. Sterlizing and preserving solutions.
§21.66 Formula No. 38-C.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Ten pounds of menthol, U.S.P., and 1.25 gallons of formaldehyde solution, U.S.P.
§21.67 Formula No. 38-D.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.68 Formula No. 38-F.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
(1) Six pounds of either boric acid, N.F., or Polysorbate 80, N.F.; 11⁄3 pounds of thymol, N.F.; 11⁄3 pounds of chlorothymol, N.F. XII; and 11⁄3 pounds of menthol, U.S.P.; or
(2) A total of at least 3 pounds of any two or more denaturing materials listed under Formula No. 38-B, plus sufficient boric acid, N.F., or Polysorbate 80, N.F., to total 10 pounds of denaturant; or
§21.69 Formula No. 39.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Nine pounds of sodium salicylate, U.S.P., or salicylic acid, U.S.P.; 1.25 gallons of fluid extract of quassia, N.F. VII; and 1⁄8 gallon of tert-butyl alcohol.
121. Perfume and perfume tinctures.
§21.70 Formula No. 39-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Sixty avoirdupois ounces of any one of the following alkaloids or salts together with 1⁄8 gallon of tert- butyl alcohol:
Quinine, N.F. X.
Quinine bisulfate, N.F. XI.
Quinine dihydrochloride, N.F. XI.
Cinchonidine sulfate, N.F. IX.
§21.71 Formula No. 39-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.72 Formula No. 39-C.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.73 Formula No. 39-D.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.74 Formula No. 40.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add 1⁄8 gallon of tert-butyl alcohol, and:
§21.75 Formula No. 40-A.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.76 Formula No. 40-B.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.77 Formula No. 40-C.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
(c) Conditions governing use. This formula shall be used only in the manufacture of products which will be packaged in pressurized containers in which the liquid contents are in intimate contact with the propellant and from which the contents are not easily removable in liquid form. Back to Top
§21.78 Formula No. 42.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
(1) Eighty grams of potassium iodide, U.S.P., and 109 grams of red mercuric iodide, N.F. XI; or
(2) Ninety-five grams of thimerosal, U.S.P.; or
(3) Seventy-six grams of any of the following: phenyl mercuric nitrate, N.F.; phenyl mercuric chloride, N.F. IX; or phenyl mercuric benzoate.
§21.79 Formula No. 44.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.80 Formula No. 45.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
§21.81 Formula No. 46.(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of alcohol add:
Twenty-five fluid ounces of phenol, U.S.P., and 4 fluid ounces of methyl salicylate, N.F.
220. An antiseptic, sterilizing, and bathing solution having restricted use.
(c) Conditions governing use. This formula may be used only by institutions and organizations which are of a semipublic character and engaged in charitable work. Back to Top
§21.91 General.Denaturants prescribed in this part shall comply with the specifications set forth in this subpart. However, in order to meet requirements of national defense or for other valid reasons, the appropriate TTB officer may, pursuant to written application filed by the denaturer, authorize variations from such specifications or authorize the use of substitute denaturants if such variation or substitution will not jeopardize the revenue. Each such application shall identify the applicant by name, address, and permit number; state the number of each formula of specially denatured alcohol involved; explain why the use of the substitute denaturant, or the variation from specifications, as the case may be, is necessary; and include, as applicable, either the identity of the approved denaturant for which substitution is desired and the identity of the substitute denaturant (including the name of the manufacturer) or the identity of the prescribed specifications and the proposed variation from those specifications. The application shall be accompanied by an 8-ounce sample of the proposed denaturing material for analysis.
§21.92 Denaturants listed as U.S.P. or N.F.Denaturing materials and products listed in this part as “U.S.P.” or “N.F.” shall meet the specifications set forth in the current United States Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary, or the latest volume of these publications in which the denaturants appeared as official preparations. Back to Top
§21.93 Acetaldehyde.(a) Aldehyde content (as acetaldehyde). Not less than 95.0 percent by weight.(b) Color. Colorless.(c) Odor. Characteristic pungent, fruity odor.(d) Specific gravity at 15.56 °/15.56 °C. Not less than 0.7800. Back to Top
§21.94 Acetaldol.(a) Purity. Not less than 90 percent by weight acetaldol as determined by the following method:
Percent acetaldol by weight=(ml blank−ml test)×200×0.44/weight of sampleTitrations in excess of 100 percent may be obtained if the sample contains appreciable amounts of acetaldehyde.
(b) Specific gravity at 20 °C. 1.098 to 1.105. Back to Top
§21.95 Alpha terpineol.(a) Boiling point at 752mm 218.8-219.4 °C.(b) Density at 15° 0.9386.(c) Refractive index at 20° 1.4831.
§21.96 Ammonia, aqueous.(a) Alkalinity. Strongly alkaline to litmus.(b) Ammonia content. 27 to 30 percent by weight. Accurately weigh a glass-stoppered flask containing 25 ml of water, add about 2 ml of the sample, stopper, and weigh again. Add methyl red indicator, and titrate with 1 N sulfuric acid. Each ml of 1 N sulfuric acid is equivalent to 17.03 mg of NH3(c) Color. Colorless liquid.(d) Non-volatile residue. 2 mg maximum. Dilute a portion of the sample with 11⁄2 times its volume of distilled water. Evaporate 10 ml of this product to dryness in a tared platinum or porcelain dish. Dry residue at 105 °C. for 1 hour, cool and weigh.(e) Odor. Characteristic (exceedingly pungent).(f) Specific gravity at 20 °/4 °C. 0.8920 to 0.9010.
§21.97 Benzene.(a) Distillation range. (For applicable ASTM method, see 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 29, page 573, Standard No. D 836-77; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).) When 100 ml of benzene are distilled by this method, not more than 1 ml should distill below 77 °C., and not less than 95 ml below 85 °C.(b) Odor. Characteristic odor.(c) Specific gravity at 15.6 °/15.6 °C. 0.875 to 0.886.(d) Water solubility. When 10 ml of benzene are shaken with an equal volume of water in a glass-stoppered bottle, graduated to 0.1 ml, and allowed to stand 5 minutes to separate, the upper layer of liquid shall measure not less than 9.5 ml.
§21.98 Bone oil (Dipple's oil).(a) Color. The color shall be a deep brown.(b) Distillation range. When 100 ml are distilled in the manner described for pyridine bases, not more than 5.0 ml should distill below 90 °C.(c) Pyrrol reaction. Prepare a 1.0 percent solution of bone oil in 95 percent alcohol. Prepare a second solution containing 0.025 percent bone oil by diluting 2.50 ml of the first solution to 100 ml with 95 percent alcohol. Dip a splinter of pine, previously moistened with concentrated hydrochloric acid, into 10 ml of the 0.025 percent bone oil solution. After a few minutes the splinter should show a distinct red coloration.(d) Reaction with mercuric chloride. Add 5 ml of the 1.0 percent bone oil solution above to 5 ml of a 2 percent alcoholic solution of mercuric chloride. A turbidity is formed at once which separates into a flocculent precipitate on standing several minutes. Add 5.0 ml of the 0.025 percent bone oil solution to 5.0 ml of a 2.0 percent alcoholic solution of mercuric chloride. A faint turbidity appears after several minutes.
§21.99 Brucine alkaloid.(a) Identification test. Add a few drops of concentrated nitric acid to about 10 mg of brucine alkaloid. A vivid red color is produced. Dilute the red solution with a few drops of water and add a few drops of freshly made dilute stannous chloride solution. A reddish purple (violet) color is produced.(b) Melting point. 178 °±1 °C. Dry the alkaloid in an oven for one hour at 100 °C., increase the temperature to 110° and dry to a constant weight before taking melting point.
Note. Brucine alkaloid tetrahydrate melts at 105 °C. while the anhydrous form melts at 178 °C. (c) Strychnine test. Brucine alkaloid shall be free of strychnine when tested by the method listed under Brucine Sulfate, N.F. IX.
Note. If the brucine contains as much as 0.05 percent strychnine, a clear distinctive violet color, characteristic of strychnine, will be obtained. (d) Sulfate test. No white precipitate is formed that is not dissolved by hydrochloric acid when several drops of a 1 N barium chloride solution are added to 10 ml of a solution of the alkaloid.
§21.100 n-Butyl alcohol.(a) Acidity (as acetic acid). 0.03 percent by weight maximum.(b) Color. Colorless.(c) Dryness at 20 °C. Miscible without turbidity with 10 volumes of 60° Bé1. gasoline.(d) Odor. Characteristic odor.(e) Specific gravity at 20 °/20 °C. 0.810 to 0.815.
§21.101 tert-Butyl alcohol.(a) Acidity (as acetic acid). 0.003 percent by weight maximum.(b) Color. Colorless.(c) Distillation range. When 100 ml of tertiary butyl alcohol are distilled, none should distill below 78 °C. and none above 85 °C. More than 95 percent should distill between 81 °−83 °C.(d) Dryness at 20 °C. Miscible without turbidity with 19 volumes of 60° Bé1. gasoline.(e) Freezing point (first needle). Above 20 °C.(f) Identification test. Place five drops of a solution containing approximately 0.1 percent tertiary butyl alcohol in ethyl alcohol in a test tube. Add 2 ml of Denige's reagent (dissolve 5 grams of red mercuric oxide in 20 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid; add this solution to 80 ml of distilled water, and filter when cool). Heat the mixture just to the boiling point and remove from the flame. A yellow precipitate forms within a few seconds.(g) Nonvolatile matter. Less than 0.005 percent by weight.(h) Odor. Characteristic odor.(i) Residual odor after evaporation. None.(j) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.780 to 0.786.
§21.102 Caustic soda, liquid.(a) The liquid caustic soda may consist of either 50 percent or 73 percent by weight sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution. The amount of caustic soda used shall be such that each 100 gallons of alcohol will contain not less than 8.76 pounds of sodium hyroxide, anhydrous basis.(b) Color. A 2 percent solution of the sodium hydroxide in water shall be water-white.(c) Assay. The sodium hydroxide content of the caustic soda solution shall be determined by the following procedure:
Accurately weigh 2 grams of liquid caustic soda into a 100 ml volumetric flask, dissolve, and dilute to the mark with distilled water at room temperature. Transfer a 25 ml aliquot of the solution to a titration flask, add 10 ml of 1 percent barium chloride solution, 0.2 ml of 1 percent phenolphthalein indicator, and 50 ml of distilled water. Titrate with 0.25 N hydrochloric acid to the disappearance of the pink color. Not less than 25 ml of the hydrochloric acid shall be required to neutralize the sample of diluted 50 percent caustic soda, and not less than 36.5 ml of the hydrochloric acid shall be required to neutralize the sample of diluted 73 percent caustic soda.One ml of 0.25 N hydrochloric acid equals 0.01 gram of sodium hydroxide (anhydrous).
§21.103 Chloroform.(a) Odor. Characteristic odor.(b) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. Not less than 1.400.
§21.104 Cinchonidine.(a) Melting point. 208° to 210 °C.(b) Color. White powder.(c) Taste. Bitter.(d) Test. A solution of cinchonidine in dilute sulfuric acid shall not have more than a faint blue fluorescence (to distinguish from quinine and quinoidine).
§21.105 Citronella oil, natural.(a) Java type:(1) Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 85 percent by weight.(2) Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 30 percent by weight.(3) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4660 to 1.4745.(4) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.875 to 0.893.(5) Odor. Characteristic odor.(b) Ceylon type:(1) Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 55 percent by weight.(2) Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 7 percent by weight.(3) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4790 to 1.4850.(4) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.891 to 0.904.(5) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.106 Diethyl phthalate.(a) Refractive index at 25 °C. 1.497 to 1.502.(b) Color. Colorless.(c) Odor. Practically odorless.(d) Solubility. Soluble in 20 parts of 60 percent alcohol.(e) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 1.115 to 1.118.(f) Ester content (as diethyl phthalate). Not less than 99 percent by weight.
Note. The sample taken for ester determination should be approximately 0.8 gram. The number of ml of 0.5 N potassium hydroxide used in saponification multiplied by 0.05555 indicates the number of grams of ester in the sample taken for assay. [T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983. Redesignated by T.D. ATF-442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001]
§21.107 Ethyl acetate.(a) 85 percent ester:(1) Acidity (as acetic acid). Not more than 0.015 percent by weight.(2) Color. Colorless.(3) Odor. Characteristic odor.(4) Ester content. Not less than 85 percent by weight.(5) Specific gravity at 20 °/20 °C. Not less than 0.882.(6) Distillation range. (For applicable ASTM method, see 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 29, page 70, Standard No. D 302-58 (1975); for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).) When 100 ml of ethyl acetate are distilled by this method, none shall distill below 70 °C., not more than 10 ml shall distill below 72 °C., and none above 80 °C.(b) 100 percent ester:(1) Acidity (as acetic acid). Not more than 0.010 percent by weight.(2) Color. Colorless.(3) Odor. Characteristic odor.(4) Ester content. Not less than 99 percent by weight.(5) Specific gravity at 20 °/20 °C. Not less than 0.899.(6) Distillation range. (For applicable ASTM method, see 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 29, page 433, Standard No. D 3127-77; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).) When 100 ml of ethyl acetate are distilled by this method, not more than 2 ml shall distill below 75 °C., and none above 80 °C. (760 mm).
§21.108 Ethyl ether.(a) Odor. Characteristic odor.(b) Specific gravity at 15.56 °/15.56 °C. Not more than 0.728.
§21.109 Gasoline.(a) Distillation range. When 100 ml of gasoline are distilled, none shall distill below 90 °F. Not more than 5 ml shall be collected below 140 °F., and not less than 50 ml shall distill below 230 °F.(b) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.110 Gasoline, unleaded.Conforms to specifications as established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in the 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 23, page 229, Standard No. D 439-79. Any of the “seasonal and geographical” volatility classes for unleaded gasoline are considered suitable as a denaturant. (For incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).)
§21.111 Gentian violet.(a) Gentian violet (methyl violet, methylrosaniline chloride) occurs as a dark green powder or crystals having metallic luster.(b) Arsenic content. Not more than 15 ppm. (as As2O3) as determined by the applicable U.S.P. method.(c) Identification test. Sprinkle about 1 mg of sample on 1 ml of sulfuric acid; it dissolves in the acid with an orange or brown-red color. When this solution is diluted cautiously with water, the color changes to brown, then to green, and finally to blue.(d) Insoluble matter. Not to exceed 0.25 percent when tested by the following method:Transfer 1.0 gram of sample to a 150 ml beaker containing 50 ml of alcohol. Stir to complete solution and filter through a weighed Whatman No. 4 filter paper. Wash residue with small amounts of alcohol totaling about 50 ml. Dry paper in oven for 30 minutes at 80 °C. and weigh. Calculate insoluble material.
§21.112 Heptane.(a) Distillation range. No distillate should come over below 200 °F. and none above 211 °F.(b) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.113 Isopropyl alcohol.Specific gravity at 15.56 °/15.56 °C. 0.810 maximum.
§21.114 Kerosene.(a) Distillation range. (For applicable ASTM method, see 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 25, page 395, Standard No. D 3699-78 for burner fuel; see Part 23, page 849, Standard Nos. D 1655-80a for aviation turbine fuels and D 86-78 for distillation of petroleum products; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).) No distillate should come over below 340 °F. and none above 570 °F.(b) Flash point. 115 °F. minimum.(c) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.115 Kerosene (deodorized).(a) Distillation range. No distillate should come over below 340 °F. and none above 570 °F.(b) Flash point. 155 °F. minimum.
§21.116 Methyl alcohol.Specific gravity at 15.56 °/15.56 °C. 0.810 maximum.
§21.117 Methyl isobutyl ketone.(a) Acidity (as acetic acid). 0.02 percent by weight, maximum.(b) Color. Colorless.(c) Distillation range. (For applicable ASTM method, see 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 29, page 147, Standard No. D 1153-77; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).) No distillate should come over below 111 °C. and none above 117 °C.(d) Odor. Characteristic odor.(e) Specific gravity at 20 °/20 °C. 0.799 to 0.804.
§21.118 Methyl n-butyl ketone.(a) Acidity (as acetic acid). 0.02 percent by weight, maximum.(b) Color. Colorless.(c) Odor. Characteristic odor.(d) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.396 to 1.404.(e) Specific gravity at 20 °/20 °C. 0.800 to 0.835.(f) Distillation range. No distillate should come over below 123 °C. and none above 129 °C.
§21.119 Nicotine solution.(a) Composition. Five gallons of an aqueous solution containing 40 percent nicotine; 3.6 avoirdupois ounces of methylene blue, U.S.P.; water sufficient to make 100 gallons.(b) Color. One ml of the nicotine solution (previously agitated in the presence of air) is measured into 100 ml of water and thoroughly mixed. Fifty ml of this colored solution is compared, using Nessler tubes, with 50 ml of a standard color solution containing 5 grams of CuSO4·5H2 O, C.P. in 100 ml of water. The color intensity of the solution tested should be equal to or greater than that of the standard solution.(c) Nicotine content. The above solution must contain not less than 1.88 percent of nicotine determined by the following process: 20 ml of the solution are measured into a 500 ml Kjeldahl flask provided with a suitable bulb tube, 50 ml of 0.1 N NaOH added and the mixture distilled in a current of steam until the distillate is no longer alkaline (about 500 ml). The distillate is then titrated with 0.1 N H2SO4 using rosolic acid or methyl red as indicator. Not less than 23.2 ml should be required for neutralization.
§21.120 Nitropropane, mixed isomers of.(a) Nitropropane content. A minimum of 94 percent by weight.(b) Total nitroparaffin content. A minimum of 99 percent by weight.(c) Distillation range. 119° to 113 °C.(d) Specific gravity at 20°/20 °C. 0.992 to 1.003.
§21.121 Phenyl mercuric benzoate.(a) Assay (as phenyl mercuric benzoate). Not less than 99.0 percent by weight.(b) Melting point. Not less than 94 °C.
§21.122 Pyridine bases.(a) Alkalinity. One ml of pyridine bases dissolved in 10 ml of water is titrated with 1 N H2SO4 until a drop of the mixture placed upon Congo paper shows a distinct blue border, which soon disappears. A minimum of 9.5 ml of the acid must be required for the end point. (Congo paper: filter paper treated with 0.1 percent aqueous solution of Congo red and dried.)(b) Distillation range. One hundred ml of the denaturant are distilled in the following manner: The sample is placed in a short-necked glass flask of about 200 ml capacity which is rested on an asbestos plate having a circular opening of 30 mm in diameter. The neck of this flask is fitted with a fractionating tube 12 mm in diameter and 170 mm long and having a bulb just 1 cm below the side tube which is connected with a Liebig condenser having a water jacket not less than 400 mm in length. A standardized thermometer is placed in the fractionating tube so that the mercury bulb is suspended in the center of the fractionating bulb. Heat is applied slowly and in such manner that 5 ml of distillate is collected per minute in a graduated cylinder. At least 50 ml must distill at or below 140 °C. and at least 90 ml below 160 °C.(c) Reactions. Dissolve 1 ml of pyridine bases in 100 ml of water.(1) Ten ml of this solution are treated with 5 ml of 5 percent aqueous solution of anhydrous fused CaCl2 and the mixture vigorously shaken. An abundant crystalline separation should occur within 10 minutes.(2) Ten ml of the pyridine solution mixed with 50 ml of Nessler's reagent must give a white precipitate.(d) Water content. Twenty ml of pyridine bases are shaken with 20 ml of a caustic soda solution having a specific gravity of 1.40 (15.56 °/15.56 °C.) and the mixture allowed to stand until completely separated into two layers. The amount of pyridine base layer should be 18.5 ml, minimum.
§21.123 Pyronate.Pyronate is a product of the destructive distillation of hardwood meeting the following requirements:(a) Acidity (as acetic acid). Not more than 0.1 percent by weight, determined as follows:Add 5.0 ml sample to 100 ml distilled water in an Erlenmeyer flask and titrate with 0.1 N NaOH to a bromthymol blue endpoint.(b) Color. The color shall be no darker than the color produced by 2.0 grams of potassium dichromate in 1 liter of water. The comparision shall be made in 4-ounce oil sample bottles viewed crosswise.(c) Distillation range. When 100 ml are distilled not more than 5 ml shall distill below 70 °C., not less than 50 ml below 160 °C., and not less than 90 ml below 205 °C.
Note. Any material submitted as pyronate must agree in color, odor, taste and denaturing value with a standard sample furnished by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to chemists authorized to examine samples of denaturants. [T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983. Redesignated by T.D. ATF-442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001]
§21.124 Quassin.(a) Quassin is the bitter principle of quassia wood (occurring as a mixture of two isomeric forms). It shall be a good commercial grade of purified amorphous quassin, standardized as to bitterness.(b) Bitterness. An aqueous solution of quassin shall be distinctly bitter at a 1 to 250,000 dilution. To test: Dissolve 0.1 gram of quassin in 100 ml of 95 percent alcohol, then dilute 4 ml of the solution to 1,000 ml with distilled water, mix well and taste.(c) Identification test. Dissolve about 0.5 gram of quassin in 10 ml of 95 percent alcohol and filter. To 5 ml of the filtrate, add 5 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid and 1 mg of phloroglucinol and mix well. A red color develops.(d) Optical assay. When 1 gram of quassin (in solution in a small amount of 95 percent alcohol) is dissolved in 10,000 ml of water, the absorbance of the solution in a 1 cm cell at a wavelength of 258 millimicrons shall not be less than 0.400.(e) Solubility. When 0.5 gram of quassin is added to 25 ml of 190 proof alcohol, it shall dissolve completely.
§21.125 Rubber hydrocarbon solvent.(a) Rubber hydrocarbon solvent is a petroleum derivative.(b) Distillation range. When 10 percent of the sample has been distilled into a graduated receiver, the themometer shall not read more than 170 °F. nor less than 90 °F. When 90 percent has been recovered in the receiver the thermometer shall not read more than 250 °F.
§21.126 Safrole.(a) Congealing point. 10.0° to 11.2 °C.(b) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.5363 to 1.5385.(c) Specific gravity at 15 °/15 °C. 1.100 to 1.107.(d) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.127 Shellac (refined).(a) Arsenic content. Not more than 1.4 parts per million as determined by the Gutzeit Method (AOAC method 25.020; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(c)).(b) Color. White or orange.(c) Rosin content. None when tested by the following method: Add 20 ml of absolute alcohol or glacial acetic acid (m. p. 13° to 15 °C.) to 2 grams of the shellac and thoroughly dissolve. Add 100 ml of petroleum ether and mix thoroughly. Add approximately 2 liters of water and separate a portion of the ether layer (at least 50 ml) and filter if cloudy. Evaporate the petroleum ether and test as follows: Solution A—5 ml of phenol dissolved in 10 ml of carbon tetrachloride. Solution B—1 ml of bromine dissolved in 4 ml of carbon tetrachloride. To the residue obtained above add 2 ml of Solution A and transfer the mixture to a porcelain spot plate, filling one cavity. Immediately fill an adjacent cavity with solution B. Cover the plate with a watch glass and observe any color formation in Solution A. A decided purple or deep indigo blue color is an indication of the presence of rosin.
§21.128 Sodium (metallic).(a) Color. Silvery-white (metallic luster) when freshly cut.(b) Identification test. Clean a platinum wire by dipping it in concentrated hydrochloric acid and holding it over a Bunsen burner until the flame is no longer colored. Moisten the wire loop with hydrochloric acid and dip it into the sample. Hold the wire in the Bunsen flame and note the color. Sodium produces a golden yellow flame; not observed when viewed through a cobalt glass.(c) Purity. Technical grade or better.
§21.129 Spearmint oil, terpeneless.(a) Carvone content. Not less than 85 percent by weight.(b) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4930 to 1.4980.(c) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.949 to 0.956.(d) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.130 Spike lavender oil, natural.(a) Alcohol content (as borneol). Not less than 30 percent by weight.(b) Esters (as bornyl acetate). Not less than 1.5 percent by weight.(c) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4630 to 1.4680.(d) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.893 to 0.909.(e) Odor. Characteristic odor.
§21.131 Sucrose octaacetate.(a) Sucrose octaacetate is an organic acetylation product occurring as a white or cream-colored powder having an intensely bitter taste.(b) Free acid (as acetic acid). Maximum percentage 0.15 by weight when determined by the following procedure: Dissolve 1.0 gram of sample in 50 ml of neutralized ethyl alcohol (or S.D.A. No. 3-A, No. 3-C, or No. 30) and titrate with 0.1 N sodium hydroxide using phenolphthalein indicator.
Percent acid as acetic acid=ml NaOH used×0.6/ weight of sample
(c) Insoluble matter. 0.30 percent by weight maximum.(d) Melting point. Not less than 78.0 °C.(e) Purity. Sucrose octaacetate 98 percent minimum by weight when determined by the following procedure: Transfer a weighed 1.50 grams sample to a 500 ml Erlenmeyer flask containing 100 ml of neutral ethyl alcohol (or S.D.A. No. 3-A, No. 3-C, or No. 30) and exactly 50.0 ml of 0.5 N sodium hydroxide. Reflux for 1 hour on a steam bath, cool and titrate the excess sodium hydroxide with 0.5 N sulfuric acid using phenolphthalein indicator.
Percent sucrose octaacetate=(ml NaOH−ml H2SO4)×4.2412/weight of sample
§21.132 Toluene.(a) Distillation range. (For applicable ASTM method, see 1980 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 29, page 569, Standard No. D 362-75 for industrial grade toluene; for incorporation by reference, see §21.6(b).) When 100 ml of toluene are distilled by this method, not more than 1 ml should distill below 109 °C., and not less than 99 ml below 112 °C.(b) Boiling point. 110.6 °±1 °C.(c) Odor. Characteristic odor.(d) Specific gravity at 15.56 °/15.56 °C. 0.869 to 0.873.
§21.133 Vinegar.(a) Vinegar, 90-grain:Acidity (as acetic acid). 9.0 percent by weight, minimum.(b) Vinegar, 60-grain:Acidity (as acetic acid). 6.0 percent by weight, minimum.
§21.141 List of products and processes using specially denatured alcohol and rum, and formulas authorized therefor.This section lists, alphabetically by product or process, formulas of specially denatured alcohol authorized for use in those products or processes, and lists the code numbers assigned thereto. Specially denatured rum, as well as specially denatured alcohol, may be used in tobacco sprays and flavors, Code No. 460, under Formula No. 4.
Uses of Specially Denatured Alcohol1Product or processCode No.Formulas authorizedAcetaldehyde5511, 2-B, 29.Acetic acid51229, 35-A.Adhesives and binders0361, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 23-A, 30.Aldehydes, miscellaneous5521, 2-B, 29.Alkaloids (processing)3441, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 17, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Animal feed supplements91035-A.Antibiotics (processing)3431, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Antifreeze, proprietary7601.Antiseptic, bathing solution (restricted)22046.Antiseptic solutions, U.S.P. or N.F24423-A, 37, 38-B, 38-F.Bath preparations1421, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 23-A, 30, 36, 38-B, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Bay rum11223-A, 37, 38-B, 39, 39-B, 39-D, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Biocides, miscellaneous4101, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 23-A, 23-H, 27-A, 27-B, 30, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Blood and blood products (processing)3451, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30.Brake fluids7201, 3-A, 3-C.Candy glazes01513-A, 23-A, 35, 35-A, 45.Cellulose coatings0111, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Cellulose compounds (dehydration)3111, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 32.Cellulose intermediates0341, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 19, 23-A, 32.Chemicals (miscellaneous)5791, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 6-B, 12-A, 13-A, 17, 20, 29, 30, 32, 36.Cleaning solutions4501, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 23-H, 30, 36, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Coatings, miscellaneous0161, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A.Collodions, industrial0341, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 19, 23-A, 32.Collodion, U.S.P.24113-A, 19, 32.Colognes12238-B, 39, 39-A, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Crude drugs (processing)3411, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Cutting oils7301, 3-A, 3-C.Dehydration products, miscellaneous3151, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C.Dentifrices13131-A, 37, 38-B, 38-C, 38-D.Deodorants (body)11423-A, 38-B, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Detergents, household4501, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 23-H, 30, 36, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Detergents, industrial4401, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Detonators5741, 6-B.Disinfectants4101, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 23-A, 23-H, 27-A, 27-B, 30, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Drugs and medicinal chemicals5751, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 6-B, 12-A, 13-A, 17, 29, 30, 32.Drugs, miscellaneous (processing)3491, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 35-A, 38-B.Duplicating fluids4851, 3-A, 3-C, 30.Dyes and intermediates5401, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 29, 36.Dyes and intermediates (processing)3511, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A.Dye solutions, miscellaneous4821, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Embalming fluids, etc4201, 3-A, 3-C, 22, 23-A.Esters, ethyl (miscellaneous)5231, 2-B, 2-C, 6-B, 12-A, 13-A, 29, 32, 35-A.Ether, ethyl5611, 2-B, 13-A, 29, 32.Ethers, miscellaneous5621, 2-B, 13-A, 29, 32.Ethyl acetate5211, 2-B, 29, 35-A.Ethylamines5301, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 29, 36.Ethyl chloride5221, 2-B, 29, 32.Ethylene dibromide5711, 2-B, 29, 32.Ethylene gas5721, 2-B, 29, 32.Explosives0331, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C.External pharmaceuticals, not U.S.P. or N.F21023-A, 23-F, 23-H, 27, 27-A, 27-B, 33, 36, 37, 38-B, 38-F, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.External pharmaceuticals, miscellaneous, U.S.P. or N.F24923-A, 25, 25-A, 33, 38-B, 40-B.Fluid uses, miscellaneous7501, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Food products, miscellaneous (processing)3321, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Fuel uses, miscellaneous6301, 3-A, 3-C, 28-A.Fuels, airplane and supplementary6121, 3-A, 3-C, 28-A.Fuels, automobile and supplementary6111, 3-A, 3-C, 28-A.Fuels, proprietary heating6201, 3-A, 3-C, 28-A.Fuels, rocket and jet6131, 3-A, 3-C, 28-A.Fungicides4101, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 23-A, 23-H, 27-A, 27-B, 30, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Glandular products (processing)3421, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Hair and scalp preparations1113-B, 23-A, 23-F, 23-H, 37, 38-B, 39, 39-A, 39-B, 39-C, 39-D, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Hormones (processing)3421, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Incense4703-A, 3-C, 22, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Inks0521, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 33.Insecticides4101, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 23-A, 23-H, 27-A, 27-B, 30, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Iodine solutions (including U.S.P. and N.F. tinctures)23025, 25-A.Laboratory reagents (for sale)8113-A, 3-C, 30.Laboratory uses, general (own use only)8103-A, 3-C, 30.Lacquer thinners0421, 23-A.Liniments, U.S.P. or N.F24327, 27-B, 38-B.Lotions and creams (body, face, and hand)11323-A, 23-H, 31-A, 37, 38-B, 39, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Medicinal chemicals (processing)3441, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 17, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Miscellaneous chemicals (processing)3581, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 17, 23-A, 30, 35-A.Miscellaneous products (processing)3591, 2-B, 2-C, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 17, 23-A, 30, 35-A.Mouth washes13237, 38-B, 38-C, 38-D, 38-F.Organo-silicone products5762-B, 3-A, 3-C, 30.Pectin (processing)3311, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 35-A.Perfume materials (processing)3521, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 30.Perfumes and perfume tinctures12138-B, 39, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Petroleum products3201, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C.Photoengraving dyes and solutions4811, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 30, 32.Photographic chemicals (processing)3531, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 30.Photographic film and emulsions0311, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 19, 30, 32.Pill and tablet manufacture3491, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 35-A, 38-B.Plastics, cellulose0211, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 30.Plastics, non-cellulose (including resins)0221, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 30.Polishes0511, 3-A, 3-C, 30.Preserving solutions4301, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 22, 23-A, 30, 32, 37, 38-B, 42, 44.Product development and pilot plant (own use only)812All formulas.Proprietary solvents0411, 3-A.Refrigerating uses7401, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Resin coatings, natural0141, 23-A.Resin coatings, synthetic0121, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Resins, synthetic5903-A, 3-C, 29, 30, 35-A.Room deodorants4703-A, 3-C, 22, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Rosin (processing)3541, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A.Rotogravure dyes and solutions4811, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 30, 32.Rubber (latex) (processing)3551, 3-A, 3-C.Rubber, synthetic58029, 32.Rubbing alcohol22023-H.Scientific instruments7101, 3-A, 3-C.Shampoos1411, 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 23-A, 27-B, 31-A, 36, 38-B, 39-A, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Shellac coatings0131, 23-A.Soaps, industrial4401, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Soaps, toilet1421, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30, 36, 38-B, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Sodium ethylate, anhydrous (restricted)5242-B.Sodium hydrosulfite (dehydration)3121, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C.Soldering flux0351, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Solutions, miscellaneous4851, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30, 40-C.Solvents and thinners (other than proprietary solvents or special industrial solvents)0421, 23-A, 30.Solvents, special (restricted sale)0431, 3-A, 3-C.Stains (wood)0531, 3-A, 3-C, 23-A, 30.Sterilizing solutions4301, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 22, 23-A, 30, 32, 37, 38-B, 42, 44.Theater sprays4703-A, 3-C, 22, 37, 38-B, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Tobacco sprays and flavors4604.Toilet waters12238-B, 39, 39-A, 39-B, 39-C, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Transparent sheetings0321, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 13-A, 23-A.Unclassified uses29001, 3-A, 3-C.Vaccine (processing)3431, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Vinegar51118, 29, 35-A.Vitamins (processing)3421, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.Xanthates5731, 2-B, 29.Yeast (processing)3421, 2-B, 3-A, 3-C, 12-A, 13-A, 23-A, 30, 32, 35-A.1Other products or processes may be authorized under §21.31(c).2Persons desiring other formulas for this use should indicate the fact in the space provided for this purpose on TTB Form 5150.19.
[T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983, as amended by T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9183, Mar. 6, 1985; T.D. ATF-435, 66 FR 5475, Jan. 19, 2001; T.D. ATF-442, 66 FR 11854, Mar. 1, 2001]
§21.151 List of denaturants authorized for denatured spirits.Following is an alphabetical listing of denaturants authorized for use in denatured spirits:
Denaturants Authorized for Completely Denatured Alcohol (C.D.A), Specially Denatured Alcohol (S.D.A.), and Specially Denatured Rum (S.D.R.)AcetaldehydeS.D.A. 29.Acetone, U.S.PS.D.A. 23-A, 23-H.AcetaldolC.D.A. 18.Almond oil, bitter, N.F.XS.D.A. 38-B.Alpha TerpineolS.D.A. 38-B.Ammonia, aqueousS.D.A. 36.Ammonia solution, strong, N.FS.D.A. 36.Anethole, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.Anise oil, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.Bay oil (myrcia oil), N.F.XIS.D.A. 23-F, 38-B, 39-D.Benzaldehyde, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.BenzeneS.D.A. 2-B, 2-C, 12-A.Bergamot oil, N.F.XIS.D.A. 23-F. 38-B.Bone oil (Dipple's oil)S.D.A. 17.Boric acid, N.FS.D.A. 38-F.Brucine alkaloidS.D.A. 40.Brucine sulfate, N.F.IXS.D.A. 40.n-Butyl alcoholS.D.A. 44.tert-Butyl alcoholS.D.A. 39, 39-A, 39-B, 40, 40-A, 40-B, 40-C.Camphor, U.S.PS.D.A. 27, 27-A, 38-B.Caustic soda, liquidS.D.A. 36.Cedar leaf oil, U.S.P.XIIIS.D.A. 38-B.ChloroformS.D.A. 20.Chlorothymol, N.F.XIIS.D.A. 38-B, 38-F.CinchonidineS.D.A. 39-A.Cinchonidine sulfate, N.F.IXS.D.A. 39-A.Cinnamic aldehyde (cinnamaldehyde), N.F.IXS.D.A. 38-B.Cinnamon oil, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.Citronella oil, naturalS.D.A. 38-B.Clove oil, N.FS.D.A. 27-A, 38-B.Coal tar, U.S.PS.D.A. 38-B.Denatonium benzoate, N.F.S.D.A. 1, 40-B.Diethyl phthalateS.D.A. 39-B, 39-C.Ethyl acetateS.D.A. 29, 35, 35-A.Ethyl etherS.D.A. 13-A, 19, 32.Eucalyptol, N.F.XIIS.D.A. 37, 38-B.Eucalyptus oil, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.Eugenol, U.S.PS.D.A. 38-B.Formaldehyde solution, U.S.PS.D.A. 22, 38-C, 38-D.GasolineC.D.A. 18, 19; S.D.A. 28-A.Gasoline, unleadedC.D.A. 18, 19, 20; S.D.A 28-A.Gentian violetS.D.A. 33.Gentian violet, U.S.PS.D.A. 33.Glycerin (Glycerol), U.S.PS.D.A. 31-A.Green soap, U.S.PS.D.A. 27-B.Guaiacol, N.F.XS.D.A. 38-B.HeptaneC.D.A. 18, 19; S.D.A. 2-B, 28-A.Hydrochloric acid, N.FS.D.A. 38-F.Iodine, U.S.PS.D.A. 25, 25-A.Isopropyl alcoholS.D.A. 3-C.KeroseneC.D.A. 18, 19, 20.Kerosene (deodorized)C.D.A. 18, 19, 20.Lavender oil, N.FS.D.A. 27-B, 38-B.Menthol, U.S.PS.D.A. 37, 38-B, 38-C, 38-D, 38-F.Mercuric iodide, red, N.F.XIS.D.A. 42.Methyl alcoholS.D.A. 1, 3-A, 30.Methylene blue, U.S.PS.D.A. 4; S.D.R. 4.Methyl isobutyl ketoneC.D.A. 18, 19; S.D.A. 1, 23-H.Methyl n-butyl ketoneC.D.A. 18, 19; S.D.A. 1.Methyl salicylate, N.FS.D.A. 38-B, 46.Mustard oil, volatile (allyl isothiocyanate), U.S.P.XIIS.D.A. 38-B.Nicotine solutionS.D.A. 4; S.D.R. 4.Nitropropane, mixed isomers ofC.D.A. 18, 19; S.D.A. 1.Peppermint oil, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.Phenol, U.S.PS.D.A. 38-B, 46.Phenyl mercuric benzoateS.D.A. 42.Phenyl mercuric chloride, N.F.IXS.D.A. 42.Phenyl mercuric nitrate, N.FS.D.A. 42.Phenyl salicylate (salol), N.F.XIS.D.A. 38-B.Pine needle oil, dwarf, N.F.S.D.A. 38-B.Pine oil, N.F.S.D.A. 38-B.Pine tar, U.S.PS.D.A. 3-B.Polysorbate 80, N.FS.D.A. 38-F.Potassium iodide, U.S.PS.D.A. 25, 25-A, 42.Pyridine basesS.D.A. 6-B.PyronateC.D.A. 18.Quassia, fluid extract, N.F.VIIS.D.A. 39.QuassinS.D.A. 40.Quinine, N.F.XS.D.A. 39-A.Quinine bisulfate, N.F.XIS.D.A. 39-A, 39-D.Quinine dihydrochloride, N.F.XIS.D.A. 39-A.Quinine sulfate, U.S.PS.D.A. 39-D.Resorcinol (Resorcin), U.S.PS.D.A. 23-F.Rosemary oil, N.F. XIIS.D.A. 27, 38-B.Rubber hydrocarbon solventC.D.A. 18, 19, 20; S.D.A. 2-B, 2-C, 28-A.SafroleS.D.A. 38-B.Salicylic acid, U.S.PS.D.A. 23-F, 39.Sassafras oil, N.F.XIS.D.A. 38-B.Shellac (refined)S.D.A. 45.Soap, hard, N.F.XIS.D.A. 31-A.Sodium iodide, U.S.PS.D.A. 25, 25-A.Sodium, metallicS.D.A. 2-C.Sodium salicylate, U.S.PS.D.A. 39, 39-D.Spearmint oil, N.FS.D.A. 38-B.Spearmint oil, terpenelessS.D.A. 38-B.Spike lavender oil, naturalS.D.A. 38-B.Storax, U.S.PS.D.A. 38-B.Sucrose octaacetateS.D.A. 40-A.Thimerosal, U.S.PS.D.A. 42.Thyme oil, N.F.XIIS.D.A. 38-B.Thymol, N.FS.D.A. 37, 38-B, 38-F.Tolu balsam, U.S.PS.D.A. 38-B.TolueneS.D.A. 2-B, 2-C, 12-A.Turpentine oil, N.F.XIS.D.A. 38-B.VinegarS.D.A. 18.Zinc chloride, U.S.PS.D.A. 38-F.
§21.161 Weights and specific gravities of specially denatured alcohol.The weight of one gallon of each formula of specially denatured alcohol at 15.56 °C. (60 °F.) is as listed in this section. The specific gravity of each formula of specially denatured alcohol at 15.56 °C./15.56 °C. (60 °F./60 °F.) in air is as listed in this section. (Weight of 1 gallon of water at 15.56 °C. (60 °F.) is 8.32823 pounds in air.)
Weights and Specific Gravities of Specially Denatured Alcohol1[Slight deviations from this table may occur due to variations in specific gravities of authorized denaturants. Values for 190 proof determined experimentally in air. Other values calculated from these gravities.]S.D.A. Formula No.Finished formula (gals)190 proof192 proof200 proofWt./gal. in air (lbs)Sp. gr. in airWt./gal. in air (lbs)Sp. gr. in airWt./gal. in air (lbs)Sp. gr. in air1104.06.7880.81516.7560.81126.6110.79382-B100.56.795.81596.762.81196.612.79392-C99.56.959.83563-A105.06.787.81496.755.81116.611.79383-B101.06.810.81776.777.81376.627.79573-C105.06.784.81466.752.81076.608.79354100.86.823.81936.791.81546.640.79736-B100.56.801.81666.768.81276.618.794712-A105.06.820.81896.789.81526.645.797913-A109.76.740.80936.710.80576.572.789117100.056.795.81596.762.81196.611.793818195.47.802.93687.785.93487.708.925519197.96.468.77666.452.77476.375.765520104.97.062.84807.030.84416.886.826822109.57.037.84507.007.84146.868.824723-A107.96.788.81516.758.81156.619.794823-F101.56.808.81756.776.81366.627.795723-H109.456.785.81476.755.81116.617.794525100.97.080.85017.047.84626.897.8282252100.97.083.85057.050.84656.900.828525-A102.57.119.85487.087.85106.939.833225-A2102.57.117.85467.085.85076.938.833127104.76.846.82206.814.81826.670.800927-A105.26.867.82456.835.82076.692.803527-B112.07.027.84386.998.84036.862.823928-A101.06.786.81486.753.81096.603.792929100.766.808.81756.775.81356.624.795430110.06.785.81476.755.81116.617.794531-A111.57.167.86067.138.85717.002.840832104.86.769.81286.737.80896.593.791633102.96.893.82776.861.82386.714.8062353135.06.956.83526.933.83256.820.8189354129.756.963.83616.937.83306.820.818935-A3105.06.817.81856.785.81476.641.797435-A4104.256.826.81966.794.81586.649.798436102.76.837.82096.804.81706.657.799337100.96.794.81586.762.81196.612.793938-B101.36.804.81706.772.81316.622.795138-C102.66.832.82036.800.81656.652.798738-D102.76.863.82416.830.82016.682.802338-F100.96.828.81996.796.81606.646.798039102.06.867.82456.834.82066.686.802839-A100.56.810.81776.777.81376.627.795739-B102.76.857.82336.825.81956.677.801739-C101.06.819.81886.792.81556.642.797539-D101.36.819.81886.787.81496.637.796940100.16.795.81596.762.81196.611.793840-A100.26.798.81636.765.81236.613.794140-B100.16.794.81586.761.81186.610.793740-C103.06.788.81516.756.81126.609.793642100.06.797.81616.764.81226.613.794144110.06.790.81536.760.81176.622.795145129.87.545.90607.520.90307.403.888946100.16.805.81716.772.81316.621.79501Where alternate denaturants are permitted, the above weights are based on the first denaturant or combination listed in the formula.2With sodium iodide.3Calculated on the basis of 85 percent ethyl acetate.4Calculated on the basis of 100 percent ethyl acetate. Back to Top