(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:

Open Table
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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