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(c) If ranges of ingredients are used, as authorized by paragraph (b)(2) of this section

(1) The lower range shall not be zero for any ingredient, and

(2) The range for usage of specially denatured spirits shall not exceed + 5%.

§ 20.102 Bay rum, alcoholado, or alcoholado-type toilet waters.

All bay rum, alcoholado, or alcoholado-type toilet waters made with specially denatured alcohol shall contain:

(a) 1.10 grains of benzyldiethyl (2:6xylylcarbamoyl methyl) ammonium benzoate (Bitrex (THS-839)) in each gallon of finished product in addition to any of this material used as a denaturant in the specially denatured alcohol, or

(b) 32 grains of tartar emetic in each gallon of finished product, or

(c) 0.5 avoirdupois ounce of sucrose octaacetate in each gallon of finished product.

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(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 15120336)

§ 20.112 Special industrial solvents general-use formula.

(a) A special industrial solvent is any article made with any other ingredients combined with the ingredients in the minimum ratios prescribed in this section. A special industrial solvent shall be made with S.D.A. Formula No. 1, 3A, or 3C containing, for every 100 parts (by volume) of alcohol:

(1) No less than 1 part (by volume) of one or any combination of the following: methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl n-butyl ketone, nitropropane (mixed isomers), or ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, and

(2) No less than 5 parts (by volume) of one or any combination of the following: ethyl acetate (equivalent to 85% ester content, as defined in § 21.106 of this chapter), isopropyl alcohol, or methyl alcohol.

(b) Special industrial solvents are intended for use as ingredients or solvents in manufacturing processes and shall not be distributed through retail channels for sale as consumer commodities for personal or household use. When a special industrial solvent is used in the manufacture of an article for sale, sufficient ingredients shall be added to definitely change the composition and character of the special industrial solvent. A special industrial solvent shall not be reprocessed into another solvent intended for sale if the other solvent would contain more than 50% alcohol by volume.

(c) If this article contains more than 4% by weight of methyl alcohol, the label shall have a skull and crossed bones symbol and the following words: "danger," "poison," "vapor harmful," "May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed," and "Cannot be made nonpoisonous.”

§ 20.113 Proprietary solvents general-use formula.

(a) A proprietary solvent is any article made with any other ingredients combined with the ingredients in the

minimum ratios prescribed in this section. A proprietary solvent shall be made with S.D.A. Formula No. 1 or 3A containing, for every 100 parts (by volume) of alcohol:

(1) No less than 1 part (by volume) of one or any combination of the following: gasoline, unleaded gasoline, heptane, or rubber hydrocarbon solvent, and

(2) No less than 3 parts (by volume) of one or any combination of the following: ethyl acetate (equivalent to 85% ester content, as defined in § 21.106 of this chapter), methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl n-butyl ketone, tert-butyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol, nitropropane (mixed isomers), ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, or tolu

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§ 20.117 Reagent alcohol general-use formula.

(a) Reagent alcohol is an article (1) made in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section, (2) packaged and labeled in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section, and (3) distributed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.

(b) Reagent alcohol shall be made with 95 parts (by volume) of S.D.A. Formula No. 3-A, and 5 part (by volume) of isopropyl alcohol. Water may be added at the time of manufacture. Reagent alcohol shall not contain any ingredient other than those named in this paragraph.

(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, reagent alcohol shall be packaged by the manufacturer in containers not exceeding four liters. Each container shall have affixed to it a label with the following words, as conspicuously as any other words on the labels: "Reagent Alcohol, Specially Denatured Alcohol Formula 3-A-95 parts by vol., and Isopropyl Alcohol-5 parts by vol."

(2) Because this article contains more than 4% by weight of methyl alcohol, the label shall have a skull and crossbones symbol and the following words: "danger," "poison," "vapor harmful," "May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed," and "Cannot be made nonpoisonous

(3) If water is added at the time of manufacture, the label shall reflect the composition of the diluted product. If the addition of water reduces the methyl alcohol concentration to less than 4% by weight, the requirements of paragraph (c)(2) of this section shall not apply.

(4) A back label shall be attached showing the word "ANTIDOTE”, followed by suitable directions for an antidote.

(d)(1) Reagent alcohol may be distributed in containers not exceeding 4 liters exclusively to laboratories or persons who require reagent alcohol for scientific use.

(2) Reagent alcohol may be distributed in bulk containers to proprietors of bona fide laboratory supply houses for packaging and resale, and to any other person who was qualified to re

ceive bulk shipments of reagent alcohol on the effective date of this part. Reagent alcohol may also be distributed in bulk containers to any person who has received approval of a letterhead application containing the following:

(i) The applicant's name, address, and permit number, if any;

(ii) A description of the security measures which will be taken to segregate reagent alcohol from denatured spirits or other alcohol which may be on the same premises;

(iii) A statement that labels required by paragraph (c) of this section will be affixed to containers of reagent alcohol filled by the applicant;

(iv) A statement that the applicant will allow ATF Officers to inspect the applicant's premises; and

(v) A statement that the applicant will comply with the requirements of § 20.133 which may be conditions of approval by the regional director (compliance).

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 15120336)

§ 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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A, 40-B, 40-C. 1, 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.

1, 3-A, 3-C, 23

A, 30, 36, 38

B, 39-B, 39-C,

40, 40-A, 40-
B, 40-C.

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39-B, 39-C,

40, 40-A, 40

B, 40-C.

Subpart G-Requirements Relating to Articles

§ 20.131 Scope of subpart.

This subpart prescribes requirements relating to articles which may affect persons who are not required to obtain a permit under this part. These requirements, described in general terms § 20.132, are imposed by law. Criminal penalties imposed for violating these requirements are described in § 20.137. In this subpart, the term "article" means any substance or preparation in the manufacture of which denatured spirits are used, including the product obtained by further manufacture or by combination with other materials, if the article subjected to further manufacture or combination contained denatured spirits.

§ 20.132 General requirements.

(a) Internal medicinal preparations and flavoring extracts—(1) Manufacture. No person shall use denatured spirits in the manufacture of medicinal preparations or flavoring extracts for internal human use where any of the spirits remain in the finished product.

(2) Sale. No person shall sell or offer for sale for internal human use any medicinal preparations or flavoring extracts manufactured from denatured distilled spirits where any of the spirits remain in the finished product.

(3) Labeling and advertising. Labeling and advertising of articles shall not imply that the article is intended for or suitable for internal human use.

(b) Beverage use. No person shall sell or offer for sale any article containing denatured spirits for beverage purposes. Labeling and advertising of articles shall not imply that the article is intended for or suitable for use as a beverage.

(c) Trafficking in articles. The regional director (compliance) may impose the requirements of § 20.133 on any person who reprocesses, rebottles, or repackages articles, deals in articles, or receives articles in containers exceeding one gallon.

§ 20.133 Registration of persons trafficking in articles.

(a) Upon written notice from the regional director (compliance), any person who reprocesses, rebottles, or repackages articles, deals in articles, or receives articles in containers exceeding one gallon may be required to submit any of the following:

(1) Nature of activities to be conducted;

(2) Name and address of supplier;

(3) Size and type of containers in which articles will be received and, if applicable, rebottled or repackaged;

(4) Maximum quantity of each article to be obtained during any calendar month;

(5) Description of the reprocessing operation;

(6) Samples of the reprocessed article;

(7) Labels and advertising materials; and,

(8) Names and addresses of recipients of articles and quantities received;

(b) The regional director (compliance) shall prohibit any of the activities described in paragraph (a) of this section if the activities pose a jeopardy to the revenue, or a burden in administering this part.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 15120336)

§ 20.134 Labeling.

(a) General. Except as provided in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, each article shall, before removal from the manufacturer's premises, have a label affixed to its immediate container identifying (1) the name, trade name or brand name of the article, and (2) the name and address (city and State) of the manufacturer or distributor of the article.

(b) Articles for external human use. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, an article intended for external human use shall, before removal from the manufacturer's premises, have a label affixed to its immediate container identifying the name, trade name or brand name of the article. If the volume of the article in the container exceeds 8-fluid ounces, the label

shall also show the information required by paragraph (b) (1) or (2) of this section.

(1) If the article was packaged or bottled by the person who manufactured it, the label shall identify—

(i) The manufacturer's name and the address (city and State) of the actual place or places where article was manufactured, or

(ii) The name and principal office address (city and State) of the manufacturer, and the permit number or numbers of the place or places of manufacture, or

permit

(iii) The manufacturer's number and the name and address (city and State), of the person for whom the article was packaged and bottled.

(2) If the article was packaged or bottled by a person other than the manufacturer of the article, the label shall identify

(i) The name and address (city and State) of the person by whom or for whom the article was packaged or bottled, and

(ii) The permit number of the manufacturer or distributor.

(3) If a permit number is required to be shown on the label, it may be shown utilizing a State code number, in accordance with § 20.135.

(c) Shipment of unlabeled articles. A manufacturer may, subject to the approval of the regional director (compliance) and compliance with § 20.133, remove an unlabeled article from the manufacturer's premises, if the outer containers of the article are labeled with the name, trade name or brand name of the article and the names and addresses (city and State) of the manufacturer and the consignee.

(d) Use of the words "denatured alcohol." If the words "denatured alcohol" appear on the label of an article, the label shall also have a name, trade name or brand name which appears as conspicuously as the words "denatured alcohol."

(e) Use of the words "rubbing alcohol." If the words "rubbing alcohol" appear on the label of an article, (1) the article shall be made in accordance with § 20.118 of this part, and (2) the label (i) shall have the words "rubbing alcohol" in letters of the same color

and size, (ii) shall identify the name and address (city and State) of the manufacturer or bottler, (iii) shall state the alcohol content as 70% by volume with no reference to the proof strength, and (iv) shall have the warning "For external use only. If taken internally, will cause serious gastric disturbances." An alcohol rub made from any other material, such as isopropyl alcohol, shall not be labeled "Rubbing Alcohol" unless the label informs the consumer that the preparation was not made with specially denatured alcohol.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 15120336)

§ 20.135 State code numbers.

In showing the permit number on labels as provided in § 20.134(b)(2)(ii), the permittee who distributes the article may substitute the appropriate number shown below for the State abbreviation. For example, permit number SDA-CONN-1234 may be shown on the labels as SDA-07-1234. The code numbers for the respective State are as follows:

01-Alabama
02-Alaska
03-Arizona
04-Arkansas
05-California
06-Colorado
07-Connecticut
08-Delaware
09-D.C.
10-Florida
11-Georgia
12-Hawaii
13-Idaho
14-Illinois

15-Indiana
16-Iowa
17-Kansas

18-Kentucky
19-Louisiana
20-Maine
21-Maryland
22-Massachusetts
23-Michigan
24-Minnesota

25-Mississippi

26-Missouri

27-Montana 28-Nebraska 29-Nevada

30-New Hampshire 31-New Jersey

32-New Mexico

33-New York

34-North Carolina 35-North Dakota

36-Ohio

37-Oklahoma

38-Oregon

39-Pennsylvania

40-Rhode Island

41-South Carolina

42-South Dakota

43-Tennessee

44-Texas

45-Utah
46-Vermont
47-Virginia

48-Washington

49-West Virginia 50-Wisconsin

51-Wyoming

§ 20.136 Labeling regulations of other agencies.

(a) General. Other Federal agencies have promulgated regulations which

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