Rubbing alcohol general-use formula.

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§ 20.118 Rubbing alcohol general-use formula.

(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:

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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.)

[T.D. ATF-199, 50 FR 9162, Mar. 6, 1985, as amended by T.D. TTB-140, 81 FR 59458, Aug. 30, 2016]


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